CITY HALL, Kisumu– The County Government of Kisumu and Equity Bank have forged a strategic partnership to digitise farm input subsidies through an innovative E-Voucher program. The initiative seeks to streamline access to certified agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers while promoting efficiency, transparency, and economic growth across the region. Under the program, farmers will co-pay…
The County Executive Committee Members (CECM) for Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Services, Hon. Ann Desma, has called for an urgent young women empowerment initiative in Vihiga County. Speaking in a meeting of the executive committee members on June 17th, she highlighted the critical issue of young women struggling to cater for their children…
In a bold step towards strengthening its economic footprint across the continent, Kenya is fast-tracking the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The move is aimed at unlocking new growth opportunities for Kenyan businesses within the broader African market. Kenya Business Roadshow Speaking at the Kenya IATF2025 Business Roadshow in Nairobi…
Kaganda Village-Nyando -Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has called on national and county government officials to earnestly safeguard rural electrification projects. With reliable power access, he emphasised that this is key to unlocking various job opportunities and thus leads to economic growth in underserved areas. He made the remarks during the launch of the Kaganda…
KISUMU, Kenya -The Kisumu County Business Incubation and Innovation Centre has been launched to provide mentorship, market access support, and skills development as a major first for local start-ups and small enterprises. This initiative, by the county government of Kisumu, is aimed at accelerating its growth and enhancing competitiveness. To achieve this feat, the Prof…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized goods valued at Sh 4,296,000,000.62 to stem the huge threat posed by the illicit trade at the source to safeguard the economy. During the 15-year-old combat, the enforcement agency further destroyed goods valued at Sh1.5 billion. This, however, was born out of the realization that Kenya loses an estimated…
It’s all systems go as the lakeside city of Kisumu is poised to host President William Ruto as he kickstarts his four-day whirlwind development tour of the Nyanza region tomorrow. Dr Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will commission Phase 1 of the Sh3.5 billion Local Authorities Pensions Fund (LAPFUND) Makasembo Affordable Housing Project….
Kibuye market wholesale foodstuff traders have finally reached an agreement with the management of Uhuru Business Complex Market to occupy the new facility. This follows a deliberative and constructive stakeholder engagement meeting held between representatives of the wholesale traders and the market’s management. The expansive and modern market boasts of clean and ample space for…
The Kenya Union of Sugar Kenya Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) has confirmed receipt of Sh600 million as part of the areas owed to its members by the government. KIUSPAW Secretary General Francis Wangara said it is the first phase of the Sh5.3 billion owed to workers leaving Sh4.7 billion in areas. Wangara told his…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-Kenya) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has scathingly attacked the National Employment Authority for fuelling the exportation of labour without adequate safety measures to overseas countries. He has called for the immediate disbandment of the authority, terming it the chief agent of modern-day slavery. Atwoli, who also doubles up as…