Busia: The State Department for Cooperatives has released Sh20 million to upgrade Luanda Ginnery in Busia County in a bid to revitalize the cotton value chain and spur rural industrial growth. Earmarked for Phase II of the ginnery’s modernization, the funds will facilitate the installation of two new ginning machines,
Nairobi: The 2025 edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) has officially opened in Nairobi, bringing together a high-profile gathering of industry stakeholders, including international growers, exporters, buyers, investors, regulators, trade partners, and government officials to explore the future of the global flower industry. This year’s Expo highlighted Kenya’s
Nairobi: The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is calling for increased participation of local engineers in the development and execution of major infrastructure projects, many of which have historically been awarded to expatriate contractors. According to Kenya News Agency, Kenyan professionals are being sidelined in the rollout of large-scale,
Nairobi: The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Irish Potato Regulations 2019, which mandate that traders package the crop in 50-kilogram bags. The State Department for Agriculture and Livestock has warned of prosecution and penalties for those who violate these regulations, including fines of Sh500,000 or imprisonment for
Nairobi: The government is currently distributing approximately 7.5 million 50 kg bags of fertilizer annually. Despite progress in increasing fertilizer use to 55 kg per hectare of nutrients, surpassing the Sub-Saharan average of 17 kg per hectare, the country is still experiencing degraded soils. State Department of Agriculture Principal Secretary
Makueni: Farmers in Makueni County have been trained on new technologies for the preservation of food, especially grains, Makueni County Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) Mr. Samuel Mburu has disclosed. Mr. Mburu said that the farmers who plant green grams, maize, cowpeas, and beans have been trained on the use
Nakuru: A community-based organization has rolled out a campaign to eradicate menstrual period stigma and poverty with the intention of promoting menstrual health, gender equality, and dignity. The initiative by Young African Women Initiative (YAWI) is primarily focusing on ending menstrual period shame and associated harmful stereotypes and barriers that
Bondo: The French government is set to enhance Kenya’s creative economy by supporting the Siaya Community Digital Hub, as revealed by French Ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet. The initiative aligns with France’s commitment to fostering ICT hubs across the country. According to Kenya News Agency, Ambassador Suquet, during his visit