GDC partners with Nakuru County in offering affordable and reliable energy to farmers

The  Geothermal Development Company (GDC) of Kenya and the Nakuru County government have entered into a joint collaboration to supply farmers with an affordable source of energy. The  GDC Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Jared Othieno said the state agency has conducted pre-feasibility studies that analyse cost-effective means of extracting geothermal energy for agriculture-related process, including […]

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Turkana County Government and KeNHA sign MOU to unlock funding for CSR projects

The  County Government of Turkana has signed Sh.2.8billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) where the County will waive levies and fees charged on construction material for infrastructure projects. Speaking at the County Offices in Lodwar on Tuesday when he witnessed the signing, Governor Josphat Nanok said the agreement […]

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Political bickering frustrating farming activities

Persistent political bickering among leaders slow down agricultural development in Kenya. The  Chairman  Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), Franklin Bett said the mudslinging by politicians against each other did not augur well for farming activities which requires inputs such as fertilizers, seeds and modern farming equipment. “The trend of political stone throwing being witnessed between our […]

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Murang’a University signs MoU with county government to promote teaching of health courses

The  Murang’a University of Technology has  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the local county government aimed at promoting training on various health courses. Last year, the university admitted 50 students to pursue Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science and the MoU will assist the trainees to get attachment for practical training across health facilities […]

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