KISUMU, Kenya August 5th -Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on urban regions to start bracing for the ever-increasing threat of rural-urban migration. The governor, at the same time, vouched for urgent and strategic planning to ensure sustainable urban development in response to the increasing migration from rural areas to capitals. Speaking in Kisumu during…
The Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry, (CS) Lee Kinyanjui, has urged local sugarcane farmers to upscale growing to reduce imports, and to purposely sustain the local industries without frequent closures. This arises from a shortage of about 400,000 metric tonnes that the country is currently experiencing, thus exacerbating a lack of raw sugar…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 28th-In a continent long dogged by the limitations of external credit rating systems, a series of recent developments is beginning to shift the narrative—and possibly the balance of power. The affirmation of African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) A-credit rating with a stable outlook by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) is being hailed…
KISUMU, Kenya August 25th –Kisumu security agencies earlier today moved swiftly to convene a high-profile meeting to bring peace, law and order among warring factions who were involved in revenge clashes in Kisumu over the weekend. It brought together Kisumu County Boda Boda operators, members of the civil society organisation (CSOs)and security chiefs from the…
KISUMU, Kenya August 19th –The textile technology institute manager at the Sh1.2 billion factory at the Kisumu National Polytechnic, Mr Peter Mugo, has revealed that they are in talks with non-profit making organisations in Western Kenya on how to secure raw materials ahead of its anticipated opening and operations. Mr Mugo said they are also…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 19th -The regeneration infrastructure work for the 64-year-old Gogo Hydro Power Plant in Uriri, Migori County, aimed at enhancing power capacity from 2MW to 8.6MW, is set to begin soon for a Sh5,285,700,000 (€35 million) sovereign loan from the German government. The five-year initiative follows the signing of an agreement between Kenya…
Initiative Aims to Reduce Crime, Foster Sustainable Livelihoods in Kisumu KASAGAM, Kisumu East, August 14th – Nyalenda Young Turks Community-Based Organisation (CBO) has officially launched a youth empowerment program designed to equip young people with technical skills, mentorship, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The initiative, unveiled yesterday at Kasagam Police Station in Kisumu East, where the…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 12th – The electric tailoring machines hummed with precision, their rhythmic whir punctuated by the occasional whizz of the needle. The workspace is a hive of activity, filled with creativity and the pleasant scent of fabric and thread. Skilled tailors breathe life into their unique patterns and designs, crafting garments that are…
ACTIF 2025 Concludes with Over $300M in Investment and Strategic Commitments to Regional Integration St. George’s, Grenada, 08 August 2025 — The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2025) has successfully wrapped up, culminating in more than US$300 million secured through investment and trade agreements, alongside a robust communique emphasising both regions’ dedication to…
STATE HOUSE, Nairobi, August 9 –President William Ruto today distributed tools, equipment, and funds to 1,100 youth and women business groups drawn from across Nairobi County. Dubbed Every Hustle Matters, they hugely benefited from an assortment of goods and items such as tents, chairs, carwash stations, public address systems, catering equipment, and motorbikes during an…