Over 100 Rice Farmers in Siaya County Receive FFLoCA Funding
More than 100 rice farmers from Nyamburi have resorted to expand rice plantation to make use of water that backflows from River Nzoia. The famers whose Sh 5.2 million proposal…
Why Kenyan Farmers Need Insurance
For any businessperson, the success of their biashara is a source of pride and joy. However, beyond that, their biashara is a way of life, and in a world of…
From subsistence to large-scale farming- The Life-changing Story of Eglyne Chepchirchir
Eglyne Chepchirchir Choge of Pembeni Farms in Trans-Nzoia County has significantly expanded her farming operations thanks to a loan from Equity. From a small-scale farmer, Eglyne grew her venture to…
Siaya County Government to Employ 168 Agricultural Officers to Boost Food Production
The County Government of Siaya is recruiting 168 “agri-preneuers”. The program falls under the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) and is geared towards providing employment to youth with…
Siaya Horticulture Farmer Breaks New Frontiers Using Generator Pump
A south-east Alego farmer who runs one of the Haga Farm Benjamin Okello was dependent on seasonal horticultural famer because he used a treadle pump which are not cost-effective and…
Parliament Probe Team Clears Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi of Wrongdoing in Fake Fertilizer Scam
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi is now a free man after he was left off the hook over the fake fertilizer scandal. A report tabled in the National Assembly by…
Orengo Lauds Government for Construction of Dykes to Control Flooding in Siaya
Governor James Orengo has lauded the governments efforts towards controlling floods through dykes. The dykes were the reason why Siaya and Ugenya have experienced limited floods distress. “Siaya that was…
NCPB Managing Director Kimote Suspended in the Wake of Fertilizer Scam
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has suspended Joseph Kimote as MD amid fertilizer scandal charges. Samuel Karogo, who currently serves in the organization as Finance and Accounting General…
Siaya County Government in Milestone 16.35 Tons Distribution of Certified Sunflower Seeds
Siaya County Government on Monday 29 April 2024 distributed a milestone 16.35 tons of certified sunflower seeds. The distribution event which took place at the National Cereals and Produce Board…
Siaya Commences Distribution of Certified Sunflower Seeds to Boost Productivity
Over 10,000 farmers are set to benefit from 16.35 metric tons of Sunflower seeds during this Long Rains Season to enhance their productivity. While flagging off the consignment at the…
Law Society of Kenya Reacts As Pressure Mounts on Mithika Linturi to Resign
Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo on Monday night issued a statement requesting the Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi to act at once to address the debacle surrounding the subsidized…
ODUMO MBEGU MASHINANI DAY 4: Ahero Ward
The Wakili Fred Odumo Nying’uro Mbegu Mashinani Program entered it’s fourth day with distribution of certified maize seeds to farmers in Ombaka area of Ahero Ward. In Ahero Team Fred…
Door to door, Clan by clan — Team Fred Odumo Nying’uro Distributing Certified Maize Seeds in Kano
Team Fred Odumo Nying’uro today camped in Kakola Kamahawa sub-Clan of Kano where they distributed maize seeds to clan elders. The team was led by Salim Mireri coordinating with village…
South Africa Overcome DR Congo through Penalty Shootout to Claim Third Spot in AFCON 2023
South Africa overcame DR Congo to claim third place at the Africa Cup of Nations. After their galling exit at the hands of Nigeria in the semi-finals, Bafana Bafana rode…
County Technical Advisory Committee on Agriculture Holds First Meeting in Siaya
With Calvin Awora Today, the Chief Officer for Agriculture, Food Security, Livestock and Blue Economy – Elizabeth Adongo held the inaugural Meeting of the County Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) of…
487 More Trees Planted in Siaya to Help Combat Climate Change
By Calvin Awora The Chief Officer for Agriculture, Food Security, Livestock & Blue Economy – Mrs. Elizabeth Adongo on Saturday morning led the planting of 100 fruit and 387 agroforestry…
Embrace Mixed Farming, Orengo to Siaya Farmers During World Food Day
Farmers in Siaya County have been challenged to embrace mixed farming to increase production, achieve food sustainability in the region, and create employment opportunities for the youth. Speaking during the…