Agriculture
Sugarcane farmers urge Ruto to tackle ‘cartels’ in sugar sector
Sugarcane farmers from Kenya's Nyanza region have called on President William Ruto to take decisive action against what they describe as cartels undermining...
Sunflower drive targets 3,000 Lake Basin farmers in climate-smart farming push
More than 3,000 farmers in Kenya's Lake Basin region are set to switch from traditional crops to sunflower farming under a new initiative...
LBDA launches sunflower farming project to boost incomes in Kisumu
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has launched a sunflower farming programme in Muhoroni SubCounty, Kisumu County, aimed at helping farmers diversify their...
Milk Cooling Project Breathes New Life Into Muhoroni Dairy Farming
Hundreds of dairy farmers in Muhoroni are set for increased earnings and better access to markets after the government unveiled two modern milk...
Kenya unveils plan to transform sugar sector into bio-economy hub
Shift targets energy production, value addition and farmer returns
Farmers Push for Fair Pricing as Sugar Sector Faces Crucial Turning Point
Sugarcane farmers have strongly opposed the government’s decision to lower the minimum cane price from Sh5,750 to Sh5,500 per tonne. They warned that...
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...
