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How the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan will pave the Way for Sustainable Agricultural Growth in Kenya.

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By Victor Oyuko   In the vibrant landscape of East Africa, where the sun casts its warm glow upon the rich soil, Kenya is on the verge of an agricultural transformation. The National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) is set to launch on March 21, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) at 9 AM. This event marks a crucial step in the country's journey toward achieving food security and fostering economic growth. The Imperative of Irrigation in Kenya Agriculture serves as the backbone of Kenya’s economy, significantly contributing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing jobs for many people. However, the sector faces major challenges due to unpredictable rainfall and persistent droughts, which hinder productivity and threaten people’s livelihoods. In this context, irrigation shines as a hopeful solution, offering a sustainable way to combat climate-related difficulties. The National Irrigation Authority and the State Department of Irrigation hav...

RUTO, IT’S OVER FOR YOU – AND RAILA ODINGA WILL NOT SAVE YOU

By Victor Patience Oyuko  Mr. President, you have turned out to be the most arrogant, self-absorbed leader Kenya has ever had. You don’t listen to the people. You don’t care about the people. And worst of all, you have no shame in using the Church to cover up your corrupt dealings. You think you are fooling us? You are not. You stood before a congregation at Jesus Winner Ministry and dropped Ksh. 20 million like some divine offering. Kenyans didn’t protest because we hate giving to God. We protested because we won’t allow our places of worship to be turned into money-laundering dens for your dirty money. If you were really as generous as you claim, you would have taken that money to hospitals or to schools where children are still learning under trees. But no, your priority is PR stunts and buying political goodwill from the pulpit. And when Kenyans called you out, what did you do? You did the exact same thing at AIC fellowship Annex. And this time, you even had the audacity to ...