Agriculture
ASK praises organisation of Kisumu show as county pushes climate-smart farming
The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) has praised the organisation of this year's Kisumu National Show, citing increased participation by exhibitors and students...
Coffee production drive targets threefold increase by 2029
The government has stepped up efforts to revive the country's coffee sector, setting a target of increasing annual production from 50,000 metric tonnes...
Sugar farmers urge Ruto to tackle ‘cartels’ as they threaten protests over delayed reforms
Sugarcane farmers have appealed to President William Ruto to intervene in what they describe as the capture of Kenya's sugar industry by powerful...
ASK to donate harvest festival proceeds to Kisumu special schools
The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kisumu Branch will donate proceeds from this year's Harvest Festival to two special schools in Kisumu County....
Kisumu National Show set to host record 200 exhibitors
Peparations for this year's Kisumu National Show have been completed, with organisers expecting a record 200 exhibitors at the annual event. The Agricultural...
Governor Nyong’o calls for year round ASK show to boost agricultural innovation
Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang' Nyong'o has called for the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) National Show to become a year-round event instead of...
Sugarcane farmers call for review of leased mills as harvesting delays leave cane rotting
Sugarcane farmers have urged the government to review the performance of companies leasing state-owned sugar factories, saying persistent milling inefficiencies have delayed harvesting,...
Kisumu launches new funding plan to tackle food poverty despite rich farming potential
Thousands of families in Kisumu are still unable to afford healthy meals despite the county's fertile farmland and abundant fish from Lake Victoria....
Orengo steps up presidential ambitions as he warns against violence in Nyanza
Siaya Governor James Orengo has stopped short of declaring his presidential ambitions, saying the question of who will lead the political formation into...
Orengo vows to hold Homa Bay rally despite warnings of disruption
Siaya Governor James Orengo has vowed to hold a political rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, despite claims that plans are under way...
Kisumu Senate hopeful Odumo Gives Boda Boda Riders Shelter From Harsh Weather
Boda boda riders in Seme Constituency, Kisumu County, have welcomed the construction of shelters at three trading centres, saying the facilities will protect...
ACK church leader warns against political violence ahead of election
An Anglican Church leader has condemned political violence and the desecration of church altars as Kenya prepares for the next general election. The...
Ranguma reveals how Nyong’o helped him secure ODM ticket in 2013
Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has spoken for the first time about how his successor, Anyang’ Nyong’o, helped him secure the Orange Democratic...
Ranguma Announces Comeback Bid for Kisumu Governor, Vows to Revive Stalled Projects
Former Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma has officially announced his intention to contest the gubernatorial seat in the next general election, pledging to revive...
