African governments have been urged to invest in leadership alongside technical expertise to ensure public sector and public financial management reforms translate into lasting institutional change. Speaking during a webinar on Leading Public Sector Transformation in Africa: Leadership Lessons from the LEAPS Programme, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Executive Secretary Mamadou Biteye said leaders must go beyond understanding systems and develop the ability to inspire people, build trust, navigate competing interests, manage resistance and sustain momentum when reforms become difficult. “Public sector reform is rarely held back by a lack of good ideas. More often, the real challenge is our ability to lead change by bringing people together, building trust, overcoming resistance and sustaining momentum,” Biteye said. The virtual forum brought together public officials, public financial management practitioners, development partners and alumni of the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) Programme to share experiences on the role of leadership in driving institutional transformation. Biteye noted that as the African Capacity Report has consistently highlighted, leadership, alongside coordination and implementation, remains one of Africa’s most critical capacity challenges. He highlighted the positive impact of the LEAPS programme, saying it had expan...
Read briefing The determination to pursue education has seen children in Lokwar and Nakuse areas of Turkana South return to school despite persistent insecurity. The return comes days after four people were killed in an attack in Lokwar, allegedly carried out by suspected raiders believed to have crossed from neighbouring West Pokot County. According to Muya Simon, a teacher at Lokwar-Nakuse Primary School, the institution which had more than 400 pupils before insecurity escalated now has just over 80 pupils. The insecurity also led to the burning of Lokwar and Nakuse primary schools, which have yet to be repaired. Pupils have continued attending lessons in the damaged facilities as efforts to restore normal learning remain limited. During a visit to the affected villages, Katilu Ward MCA William Samal Etubon called on the national government to enhance security and protect residents and schoolchildren. Etubon also distributed food supplies and farming inputs to residents, urging the government to take urgent measures to restore security and enable displaced families to return to their homes. The post Turkana: Schools in Lokwar-Nakuse reopen despite persistent insecurity appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing Nigerian designer Omosalewa Ogunjimi has been named the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa 2026 Most Commendable Designer, emerging at the top of a highly competitive pan-African field with EXUVIA, a striking exploration of leather, structure and transformation. Inspired by the human spine, ribcage and the natural process of moulting, EXUVIA explores ideas of resilience, protection and renewal through a bold, sculptural design language. Rather than treating leather simply as a surface or decorative material, Ogunjimi makes it part of the garment’s architecture, using modular construction to create a design capable of transformation and multiple expressions. The result is a proposition that brings together storytelling, functionality and material experimentation, qualities that distinguished EXUVIA through the final stages of the competition and earned Ogunjimi the honour of representing Africa at the international RLSD competition in Bangkok, Thailand, from 27–29 October 2026. For Ogunjimi, EXUVIA is also an expression of an increasingly distinctive personal design language. “EXUVIA is a reflection of my design language where structure, functionality and storytelling come together to create something distinct. I’m honoured to carry this work forward and represent Africa on the global stage,” she said. FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION Now in its fourth year in Africa and sixth...
Read briefing Government efforts to support persons with disabilities have continued to open opportunities for inclusion, but stronger implementation of existing programmes is needed to ensure PWDs benefit fully. Speaking in Kericho, Philip Muge, National Ambassador for Human Rights and People with Disabilities, welcomed progress made through disability legislations and government social programmes, while calling for greater implementation at the county level. Muge cited the Presidential Disability Act of 2025, enacted in May last year, as an important step towards strengthening the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities. He urged policymakers to build on the legislation by ensuring its provisions are fully implemented. He particularly called for adherence to the five per cent employment provision for persons with disabilities, saying this would enable more people to secure jobs, participate in the economy and lead independent lives. Muge also highlighted government efforts to provide assistive devices, but said authorities should ensure the equipment supplied is durable, appropriate and suited to the needs of individual users. He urged county governments to involve persons with disabilities in planning and procurement of assistive devices, saying their participation would help ensure that equipment addresses the challenges they face. In Kericho, one of the priorities he identified...
Read briefing Police in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County, have recovered 40 stolen heads of cattle and arrested two suspects following a multi-agency operation. The operation, conducted on Friday, September 4, led to the recovery of the livestock, which was documented before being returned to its rightful owners. The two suspects were taken into custody and are awaiting formal processing and arraignment in court. he National Police Service commended members of the community for promptly reporting the theft and cooperating with officers, which led to the recovery of the stolen livestock. The post Two arrested as police recover stolen livestock in Garissa appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing For more two decades, Tata Chemical has been conducting its mining operations at the largest soda ash mine in Lake Magadi, Kajiado County uninterrupted. However on July 29, 2026, Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho issued an order which led to an immediate suspension of the company’s mining license, bringing production to a sudden stop. The decision was triggered by accusation that the firm had violated its statutory obligations under the Mining Act and its regulations. The firm which is a subsidiary of the giant Indian multinational conglomerate, Tata Group, was accused of among others lack of a clear mineral beneficiation/value addition strategy, outstanding royalty reconciliation and payment obligations, insufficient export reporting and reconciliation, poor implementation of Community Development Agreements (CDA). “The company has, therefore, been directed to submit comprehensive documentation and evidence demonstrating full compliance with all the statutory obligations and to address any outstanding liabilities before it can resume operations,” said Joho. The attempts by the firm to make corrective measures and return to full operation now seams futile following the directive by President William Ruto. Alleged exploitation Tata Chemicals which took over operations of Magadi Soda Company in 2005 has had controversies which among them failure to create enou...
Read briefing Comprehensive reforms being implemented in the National Police Service are beginning to bear fruit, President William Ruto has said. The President cited improvements in infrastructure, remuneration, training, equipment and technology. Among the key achievements, he pointed out, is the construction of 252 police stations in the past four years. The President spoke during the 59th Passing-Out Parade for Administration Police Recruits at the National Police College in Embakasi, Nairobi, on Friday. Since 2022, President Ruto noted, the Government has recruited and trained 10,000 officers and provided additional professional training to more than 31,000 serving officers. He said the National Police Service Referral Hospital at Mbagathi in Nairobi has been completed, while the Forensic Laboratory has been constructed and is being progressively equipped. The Government, he added, has operationalised the Multi-Biometric Identification System and introduced police hire services through e-Citizen, while work is continuing on the National Police Service Information Management System, including the Digital Occurrence Book. President Ruto said the reforms are transforming the service into a more professional, properly equipped, technologically capable and accountable institution. Present at the event were Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector-G...
Read briefing Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed reports of the existence of a parallel command chain within the National Police Service, terming the claims false and misleading. “Those who are suggesting that there are units in the NPS that operate outside the command of the IG are false propagandists,” he said. While defending the conduct of the police and expressing his confidence in the capabilities of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the CS reiterated that the Government will continue to support the Service and protect it from external interference. “We will continue to support the independence of the NPS from any external interference,” he said. Murkomen noted that the Government was steadfast in implementing the recommendations of the Maraga-led National Taskforce on Police Reforms aimed at building a Police Service that is professional, properly equipped and people-centred. “One of the things that have been done is to improve the curriculum. It now includes training on human rights, constitutionalism and the rule of law,” he said. The CS noted that other reforms include the modernisation of equipment and integration of technology into security operations and service delivery, improvement of police welfare, including access to medical care, better remuneration and expansion of the police housing programme. “We are focusing...
Read briefing First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has called for increased investment in the wellbeing and education of children with special needs, saying every child deserves a fair opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. Speaking during a visit to St Luke’s School for the Deaf in Mbeere South, Embu County, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto acknowledged the goodwill message from President William Ruto to the school and emphasised the importance of investing in children with special educational needs. “Investing in every child, including children with special educational needs, is an investment in Kenya’s future,” she said. First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto commended St Luke’s School for the Deaf for its contribution to the education and development of children with hearing disabilities since its establishment in 1988. “Founded by the ACK Diocese of Mount Kenya East and now serving learners here in Mbeere South, this school has created a place where children with deafness can learn, discover their talents, develop practical skills and prepare for a self-reliant future,” she said. She said the school would work closely with the *Voice of Children Initiative* under her office through its three pillars of *Provision, Protection and Participation* The pillars seek to ensure that children have access to the resources they need, grow up in safe and supportive environments, and have opportunities to express themselve...
Read briefing President William has reiterated his commitment to equitable development across the country, saying his administration will not relent in ensuring that every region benefits from national investments and development programmes. Speaking during his development tour of Kajiado County, Ruto said government investments in housing, markets and other public infrastructure are aimed at improving living conditions, creating jobs and expanding economic opportunities for communities across the country. The head of state particularly emphasised the need to improve living conditions for police officers and students in learning institutions, noting that decent accommodation is central to their welfare and productivity. “We shall not be distracted by naysayers and busybodies who do not have a plan. Our journey to building dignity for every Kenyan will remain on course as we want Kenyans, including our students and police officers, to live in dignity and our traders to do business in decent markets.’’ Said Ruto. Affordable housing During the tour, the president inspected the Kajiado Town Police Housing Project, which will provide 100 housing units for police officers. He also inspected a 580-bed student accommodation project at Maasai National Polytechnic. The projects are part of the Government’s wider programme under the State Department for Housing and Urban Development to address accommod...
Read briefing The Lake Victoria Aquaculture Association (LVA) has appealed against a High Court decision upholding new charges imposed by the government arguing the move would cripple the aquaculture sector. LVA has moved to the Court of Appeal in an attempt to stop the implementation of the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations 2024, which introduced a Ksh 50,000 licensing fee and a 5% ad valorem levy on fish landed by commercial aquaculture operators. The association says if the law is implemented in its current form, it would affect the sector which supports at least 100,000 jobs and the livelihoods of more than 500,000 households. “The proposed licensing fees is unsustainable and could force many out of business,” warned Ochieng’ Mbeo, LVA Chairman. The association wants the Court of Appeal to overturn the judgment delivered on June 29, 2026, by Justice Roselyne Ekirapa Aburili, who dismissed its petition challenging the regulations. In its Memorandum of Appeal, LVA contests several findings made by the High Court, including the decision that it lacked the legal capacity to institute the petition in its own name. LVA further disputes the finding that there was adequate public participation in the formulation of the regulations. The farmers claim the new charges contained in the Sixth Schedule of the regulations were introduced after an earlier consultation proces...
Read briefing President William Ruto has commissioned the Ksh 2.7 billion Sultan Hamud-Loitoktok 132kV Transmission Line and Loitoktok Substation in what is expected to improve power supply in two counties. The project by Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) which has already been energized is backed to support the growth of economic activities in Kajiado and Makueni counties. “This major investment will provide reliable electricity supply and economic transformation in Kajiado South and parts of Makueni County,” said Ruto during a tour of the project. According to Ketraco, the 132kV Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok Transmission Line which covers a distance of 108km and the 132/33kV substation will further strengthen the national grid and boost reliability. “We have allocated Ksh 1.4 billion to light up homes in Kajiado South through the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity project. Under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, we are investing in infrastructure that unlocks opportunity at the local level, empowers communities and enables businesses to grow,” he said via his official X handle. The projects are also expected to support the two counties in expanding economic opportunities and increase power transfer capacity to the region. The post Ruto commissions Ksh 2.7B power line linking Kajiado, Makueni appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) to enhance preparedness and response to cross-border public-health threats. In a statement, at the Continental BIIM Harmonisation and Validation Workshop in Mombasa, Principal Secretary, Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni noted that government has committed to integrate BIIM into existing public-health and digital-health systems while strengthening interoperability, data governance, privacy, security and institutional capacity. She said the integration will be supported by stronger interoperability, data governance, privacy and security measures, as well as enhanced institutional capacity. BIIM is designed to help countries turn behavioural, community, service-use and information-environment signals into timely intelligence to support decision-making during public health emergencies. Africa CDC describes the approach as a Member State-led capability for strengthening preparedness, response and community trust. Similarly, she said Kenya will contribute its experience in quality management and standards to support the institutionalisation and continuous improvement of BIIM across the continent. “We welcome the proposed BIIM Regional Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, it will provide opportunities for capacity building, standards development, research, inn...
Read briefing First Lady Rachel Ruto has praised Governor Anne Waiguru for championing women’s leadership and economic empowerment in Kirinyaga, saying the county’s progress demonstrates what is possible when women are given opportunities to lead and prosper. Speaking during a Joyful Women Organization empowerment forum in Kirinyaga on Thursday, Rachel said women in the county had for generations played a central role in sustaining families and driving the local economy, while pointing to Kirinyaga’s election of Waiguru as one of the clearest demonstrations of women’s leadership potential. “There is great power in women who choose each other. Kirinyaga was among the first counties to elect a woman governor, showing what is possible when women are given an opportunity to lead,” Rachel said. She said President Ruto’s Government remained committed to ensuring women took their rightful place in Kenya’s economy and leadership, urging them to become entrepreneurs, investors and leaders in the country’s transformation. “Women shall not remain sidelined. They must be entrepreneurs, investors and leaders in our country’s transformation,” she said. Rachel also pointed to Kirinyaga’s agricultural wealth and emerging industrial economy as providing opportunities for women to build sustainable livelihoods, citing the county’s production of rice, coffee, tea, avocado and poultry, as well as the Sagana Ind...
Read briefing Kenya is set to make its leather industry globally competitive following the establishment of a Ksh 5 billion state‑of‑the‑art leather testing laboratory at the Kenanie Leather Industrial Park. The lab signals a renewed government push to accelerate Kenya’s long‑delayed leather industry ambitions. Speaking after leading investors on a tour of the park, Industrialization Principal Secretary Dr Juma Mukhwana said the facility funded by the Italian government will be equipped to accredit leather products to international standards, enabling Kenyan manufacturers to access markets in the EU, US, China, India, and the wider East African Community (EAC). “We want to create a glass lab to international standards, so that it’s able to test and approve leather products for global markets,” said Mukhwana, adding that investors will no longer need to build their own testing facilities. Dr Mukhwana criticized years of stagnation since the park’s inception in 2016, urging the Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) to deliver visible results. He challenged the agency to attract more investors, scale up leather production, and craft policies that support private sector participation. He noted that Kenya’s leather sector remains vibrant but disorganized, with small manufacturers forced to import leather despite the country’s large livestock base. He emphasized that production at Kenanie would...
Read briefing For almost two decades, Ukambani has largely followed one political formula: remain loyal to one political leader, stay in opposition, and hope that loyalty will eventually be rewarded with development. But after years of following that path, many Akamba are asking a difficult question: Has this strategy delivered enough for our people? Drive from Athi River to Mutomo and the challenges remain familiar. Water insecurity continues to affect communities. Roads and infrastructure remain inadequate in many areas. Young people continue to leave Ukambani for Nairobi, Mombasa, the Gulf and elsewhere in search of jobs and opportunities that remain scarce at home. The Akamba have often been described as one of Kenya’s most politically loyal voting blocs. Yet political loyalty, by itself, has not delivered the scale of dams, industries, irrigation schemes, markets and employment opportunities that the region needs. Perhaps the problem is not the people. Perhaps it is the strategy. We Cannot Build Our Future by Waiting For years, the political strategy associated with Kalonzo Musyoka has revolved around the pursuit of national power through alliances and opposition politics. Supporters have remained hopeful that changing political circumstances would eventually create an opportunity for an Akamba presidency. But political history offers an important lesson: no serious political actor shou...
Read briefing Kenya’s microinsurance segment posted the highest jump in premiums after increasing by 826% to Ksh 2.17 billion last year from Ksh 234.23 million posted in 2025. Latest data by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) the increase was driven by rising uptake of affordable insurance products especially in underserved segments of the population. According to IRA, during the period under review, gross direct premiums went up by 16.5%, from Ksh 400.6 billion recorded in 2024 to Ksh 466.6 billion last year. “The performance shows the resilience and expanding contribution of the insurance sector to the protection of Kenyan households, businesses and the wider economy,” said IRA in a statement. Premiums under life insurance grew to by 23.2% to Ksh to 236.3 billion, while life fund carried forward, comprising assets set aside to meet policyholders’ obligations, grew by 22.9% to Ksh 990.3 billion. During the year, general insurance premiums grew by 9.4% to Ksh 224.2 billion with medical insurance growing the fastest to record Ksh 93.2 billion in premiums, a 22.3% increase. Motor insurance continued to account for a significant share of general insurance business, with Motor Private premiums reaching Ksh 32.8 billion and Motor Commercial premiums Ksh 29.8 billion,” IRA said. Total claims and policyholder benefits under long-term business increased 15.7% to Ksh 122.8 billion, while claims...
Read briefing Digital inclusion is opening new opportunities for microfinance institutions to reach customers beyond traditional banking networks, as technology changes how individuals and small businesses access financial services. The shift has also created a new role for digital leadership in the sector, with OYA Micro-Credit Kenya Chief Executive Officer Wycklife Ochola named the Digitally Fit Microfinance CEO of the Year for his work in expanding digital access and financial awareness. Ochola was recognised for scaling OYA Micro-Credit’s online operations and using digital platforms to connect with a wider customer base while educating Kenyans on accessible financial growth. The award citation noted his relentless dedication to scaling OYA Microcredit Kenya online and educating the Kenyan public on accessible financial growth. Speaking after receiving the award, Ochola said digital technology was becoming an important tool for extending financial services to more Kenyans. “Digital inclusion is not simply about putting services online. It is about ensuring that people can use technology to access opportunities, information and financial services that can improve their lives,” Ochola said. He said OYA Micro-Credit was using technology to make its services more accessible while responding to changing customer expectations. “Our focus is to use technology to remove some of the barriers that...
Read briefing Nepal is intensifying relief and recovery operations following the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, the UN says, even as rescuers scramble to reach anyone who may be alive. For thousands, the priority is delivering aid, recovering loved ones, tracing missing relatives and reunifying separated children, the UN secretary-general’s spokesman said. At least 1,114 people have died in Nepal and nearly 4,000 more are missing, according to Nepal’s disaster agency. On the Tibetan side, the death toll is 16, with more than 500 people unaccounted for, Chinese state media report. Efforts are continuing to rescue workers, potentially in the hundreds, believed to be trapped in Nepalese hydropower tunnels. A massive flash flood, believed to have been triggered by a glacial collapse, swept through a Himalayan valley last Wednesday, wiping out villages. Nearly 12,000 people have since been rescued, according to Nepal’s disaster management agency. But thousands more, including hundreds of foreign nationals – from India, the UK, Australia, the US, Malaysia and more – are still missing. A week on, fears are growing that the death toll will only rise. Chinese rescue teams are continuing to search for more than 500 people missing on the Tibetan side of the border, but they have yet to find survivors at the crossing known as Gyirong Port between Nepal and Tibet. Beij...
Read briefing Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger regional cooperation, shared prosperity and a more equitable global governance system as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) marks 25 years since its establishment. Xi made the call in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he attended the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO and delivered remarks titled “Toward Higher Quality Development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.” Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, conflicts and growing global uncertainty, Xi said the SCO must step forward and shoulder its historical responsibility. He outlined four priorities for the organisation; development, security, people-centered cooperation, and dialogue and consultation. Focus on development Xi called for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy and resources, while urging SCO members to seize opportunities in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, green industries and green mining. China will establish an international AI application cooperation center with SCO countries and a China-SCO port economic cooperation center in Tianjin. Beijing also plans to implement 100 technological cooperation projects with other SCO member states over the next three years. Xi said China will continue using the SCO as a priority platform for high-quality Belt and R...
Read briefing Tobacco-leaf production is declining globally, but rising in Africa, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The analysis finds that while global tobacco-leaf production fell by nearly 19% between 2012 and 2024, production in Africa increased by almost 9%. Over the same period, Africa’s cigarette import bill more than doubled. Africa’s cigarette imports more than doubled, rising from US$ 833 million to US$ 1.77 billion. The findings point to a troubling development pattern: African countries are producing and exporting increasing amounts of raw tobacco leaf, while also spending significantly more to import manufactured cigarettes. “This is not just a tobacco-control issue. It is a health, trade, development and environmental issue,” said Dr Vinayak Prasad, Head of the Tobacco Free Initiative at WHO. “Tobacco farming exposes workers and families to serious health risks, damages the environment and can trap farmers in cycles of debt. At the same time, African economies are spending more on imported cigarettes that fuel addiction, disease and premature death.” The report shows that Africa accounted for around 11% of global tobacco-leaf production in 2024. Production is highly concentrated, with the five largest producers Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique and Uganda, in descending order accounting for the large majority of the continent’s tobacco ou...
Read briefing The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has charged afresh the former Governor of Murang’a County and eight others at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court following the amendment of the initial charges in the Ksh. 351,097,491.15 case. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Tuesday, Mwangi Wa Iria alongside Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia, David Maina Kiama, David Maina Njeri, Jane Waigwe Kimani, Solomon Mutura Kimani, Peter Muturi Karanja, Top Image Media Consultants and Value View Limited pleaded not guilty to the charges under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (ACECA) and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA). The court heard that between 21st October, 2014 and 19th June, 2017 in Murang’a County within the Republic of Kenya, being the Governor of Murang’a County, Directors of Top Image Media Consultants and Value View Limited and Personal Assistant to the Governor of Murang’a County conspired to commit an offence of corruption, to wit, fraud in respect of a contract with provision of media buying services awarded to Top Image Media Consultants Limited by Murang’a County Government leading to loss of public property amounting to Ksh. 351,097,491.15. The accused persons were also charged with five counts of money laundering, unlawful acquisition of public property, conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property contrary to section 47...
Read briefing When floods strike, public attention naturally turns to submerged roads, damaged homes and displaced families. Yet another emergency can develop beyond immediate public view: drinking-water sources become contaminated, sanitation systems fail, health facilities become difficult to reach, and communities face growing exposure to disease. If these risks are not addressed early, a weather emergency can quickly become a public health crisis. This is the threat Kenya must prevent as the country prepares for El Niño rains. Floodwater can carry sewage and other contaminants into rivers, wells and household water supplies, increasing the risk of cholera, typhoid, dysentery, hepatitis A and other diarrhoeal diseases. Stagnant water can also create breeding sites for mosquitoes, while damaged roads and disrupted supply routes may delay emergency referrals, interrupt the delivery of medicines and leave vulnerable patients without essential care. These consequences must never be accepted as inevitable. The most important work begins before outbreaks occur and before communities become isolated. Disease surveillance must detect unusual patterns of illness early. Laboratories must be ready to confirm suspected cases quickly. Medicines, diagnostic supplies and emergency commodities must be positioned where they can still be reached when normal supply routes are disrupted. Health facilities mu...
Read briefing Sugarcane farmers in Bungoma County are beaming with hope after Nzoia Sugar Company embarked on a modernisation exercise geared towards enhancing production, efficiency and service delivery. Led by Ferdinand Makhanu, a model farmer based in Bukembe area, the farmers lauded the move by President William Ruto’s administration to lease out the four state-owned companies saying it marks a turning point for the sugar industry. The farmers further exuded confidence that the leasing arrangement heralds a new beginning for the sugar industry, giving hope and dignity for hundreds of farmers whose livelihood had been severely affected by a sharp decline in production. The decline in production which began in the 1990s saw some of the state-owned factories shutting down but things are looking up again. Apart from Nzoia, the government also leased out Sony, Muhoroni and Chemelil Sugar Companies in a bid to resuscitate the sector, a key economic earner for the country. “Sugarcane farming has helped me a lot, it has really empowered us because I have been able to educate my children and also build a decent home for my family,” said Makhanu, whose farm is highly rated by agriculturalists. His farm is one of the few Farmer Service Centres in the Sugar Belt. Looking back at the highs and lows of sugarcane farming, Makhanu heaped praise on the Kenya Kwanza administration for taking a bold move s...
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