Orengo urges investors to partner with govt in rice production
The Lake region has the potential to produce 60 per cent of the country’s rice needs, Siaya Governor James Orengo has said. Orengo is calling on the government and partners to
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EALA MPs push for food security interventions
The East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) Committee on Agriculture, Tourism, and Natural Resources has called for collaborative efforts among East Africa Community (EAC) partner states to end hunger and boost
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County rolls out health cover for informal sector
The County Government of Kisumu has rolled out a subsidy programme to support individuals in the informal sector, to obtain health insurance cover. Dubbed MARWA subsidy programme, the initiative will see the County
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LBDA to spearhead blue economy activities
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has developed programmes to spearhead blue economy activities in its area of jurisdiction. LBDA Managing Director (MD) Wycliffe Ochiaga said the initiative targets to address gaps in
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Kisumu Polytechnic to commission Sh1.2bn textiles factory
A Sh1.2 billion textile technology factory, which has been under construction at the Kisumu National Polytechnic, is set to be commissioned to develop skills and competencies to drive the sector. The
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