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What to expect ahead of Uhuru’s 5 days visit to Nyanza
By Evans Kidero via FB
President Kenyatta will be in Nyanza for five days hosted by the people of this region under the leadership of the Prime Minister Jakom Raila Odinga
My hope is that as local leaders, we shall seize this opportunity and present a robust economic agenda that will holistically address the myriad challenges that our people are facing .
The following issues should be addressed in order to catapult the recovery of the Lake Region economy;
No conversation of economic nature can begin without our biggest resource – Lake Victoria. With the nerve of the lake’s inland water transport, Kisumu Port already revitalized, we need to push for the water connectivity of Kisumu to Kendu Bay, Kajimo, Homa Bay, Mbita, Mfangano, Sindo, Nyandiwa, Sori and others. The 6 jetties in Homa Bay should be rehabilitated and the 141 landing beaches developed.
FARMKENYA INITIATIVE
Livestock farmers in West Pokot are set for a boost after the Sh161 million Nasukuta abattoir announced plans to kick-start operations in March.
The project, which is funded by the European Union and government of Kenya, will offer a ready market for pastoralists and help fight poverty in the semi-arid region.
The abattoir in Chepareria will enhance livestock trade and improve income for pastoralists as well as plough back profits to improve welfare of the local community.
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West Pokot Agriculture executive Geoffrey Lipale said the beneficiaries will include herders from ASAL areas, livestock traders and youths, most of whom have been engaging in cattle rustling.
THE STANDARD
Passengers stranded at North Rift stage waiting for vehicles to travel to Western for Christmas festivities on December 22, 2020. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]
When Winnie Kahenya got time off from work on Tuesday, she was elated at the thought of travelling upcountry to be with her extended family.
Bag in hand, shopping and a few essentials packed for the two weeks she would be staying in Njoro, Nakuru County, on Wednesday she headed to Nyamakima bus stage in the city where she was to book a ticket home aboard express Nissan shuttles.
Given the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy, she anticipated a hike in fare, but nothing had prepared her for the reality she found on the ground.
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