Interns develop technology to extract oils from fish waste
Fishing remains one of the biggest economic activities in Lake Victoria as small and large scale traders jostle for a stake in the lucrative business. This has seen a growth in
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Agriculture
UK to construct Sh2.3billion potato processing factory in Iten
The UK government will construct a shs.2.3 billion 60,000 tonnes irish and sweet potato processing factory in Iten town of Elgeyo Marakwet county. Speaking during its launch at the governor’s office,
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Irrigation scheme set for expansion to serve more farmers
The Nogirwet Irrigation Scheme is set for expansion, following plans for improvement of sedimentation tank and extension of pipeline distribution network, in order to reach more farmers in the area. This
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State Unveils Plans to Boost Rice Production
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is working on modalities to increase the acreage under rice production in the country by at least 20,000 acres. The authority’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) Joel
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State to enhance irrigation schemes to boost food security
The government will rehabilitate existing irrigation schemes as part of efforts to enhance food security and value addition. The state also seeks to establish new irrigation schemes and the rehabilitation of
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