International agencies fund food security projects

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the World Bank intends to spend at least US$ 3.7 million to improve the food security and nutritional value of some 750,000 households in three targeted counties. The Accelerated Institutional and Food Systems Development (AIFSD) program, and the Accelerating the Impact of CGIAR Climate […]

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Farmers receive Sh102 million towards food security

Three hundred farmers and common interest groups across Samburu County have benefitted from Sh102.5 million from the World Bank and national government through National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth project (NARIGP) to fight poverty and improve food security. Speaking during the disbursement of the funds, Samburu Deputy Governor (DG) Julius Leseeto said the funds will […]

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Turkana, Israel partner in food security, water programmes

Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Governor Oded Joseph and Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok have agreed to promote partnership between the County Government and Israel in food security and water programmes. Speaking during a meeting in Lodwar Monday, Joseph and Nanok acknowledged the similarities between the two entities especially on climate, with the Turkana administration keen on […]

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Homa Bay County allocates Sh569 million for food security

Homa Bay County government has allocated Sh569 million in the 2021/2022 financial year to fund agricultural activities in a bid to improve food security over the next one year. County Executive Committee Member in charge of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Aguko Juma expressed optimism that the county will not experience food insecurity despite adverse weather conditions. He […]

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Governor disburses cheques worth Sh 49.3 million to boost farming

Several Community Driven Development Committees (CDDC) and Producer Organizations from different parts of Kiambu County, benefited from cheques worth Sh. 49.3 million from the Enterprise Development Inclusion Funds. While disbursing the cheques to the 103 CDDC at the Kiambu County Government Headquarters, Kiambu Governor, Dr. James Nyoro, advised the beneficiaries to spend the money prudently, […]

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