The Government through the Ministry of East African Community has donated Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) to both Busia and Malaba Border posts with a view to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking after handing over the equipment to Busia Customs Manager at the Border on Tuesday, the Assistant Director of Integration, Sarah Ogongo said that the […]
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The Busia Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Joseph Onyango has asked the planning department to set aside funds for emergencies. Speaking to both officers from the county and national government at Busia Agricultural Training Centre on Monday, Onyango noted that the level of preparedness for corona virus was very low. “I am calling upon government officers […]
Continue ReadingCharcoal traders plying the trade along Busia buffer zone have vowed to stay put and continue with their business in defiance of a directive to vacate issued by the County Commissioner (CC). Speaking to the press on Tuesday, Geofrey Wasila, one of the traders said the business has employed a number of youth who were […]
Continue ReadingA section of small scale businessmen in Busia town are counting losses after Busia County askaris demolished their business kiosks on Thursday night. Francis Opondo, one of the affected traders told the press that they had been issued with notices by the County Government early last year but they were told to stay put by […]
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