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Rice Farmers in Kisumu Report Millions in Losses as Birds Destroy Crops
Rice farmers in Kisumu County are reporting financial losses amounting to millions of shillings due to a bird invasion that has devastated their rice fields. The invasion has specifically affected farmers in the West Kano irrigation scheme. This incident occurred over the past week. It has impacted nearly 100 acres of rice fields, with one report specifying that birds destroyed 94 acres of crops. The farmers are facing significant financial losses as a result of the crop destruction.
ODM County Chairs Reject UDA Coalition Talks Before National Delegates Convention
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) county chairs have rejected potential coalition talks with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The chairs have stated that there will be no negotiations before the party's general delegates meeting, or National Delegates Convention (NDC), convenes. The county branch chairpersons have reiterated this stance. This development comes as The Star reports on an impending political agreement in Kenya. The reported deal involves President Ruto and Oburu allegedly cornering Sifuna's ODM rebel faction.
Government Leaders Announce and Defend Youth Empowerment Initiatives
President William Ruto has unveiled a new initiative to provide a Ksh 6,000 monthly stipend to 90,000 young Kenyans. This program targets youth who have completed primary or secondary education but lack further opportunities. Separately, youth from six coastal counties convened in Mombasa to deliberate on the implementation of development projects, emphasizing the importance of the Nyota project. In Machakos, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki condemned opposition to the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital disbursement program. The Deputy President asserted that all Kenyans are entitled to empowerment and economic opportunities.
Reports Flag Sh4.5B Deficit in Turkana Oil Project and Allege Corruption in Mombasa and Kitale
An audit report on the Turkana oil project has revealed a significant deficit of Sh4.5 billion. This financial shortfall highlights potential issues in the management and funding of the oil development. In a separate matter, Dancan Odhiambo, Chairperson of the Architectural Association of Kenya - Coast Branch, has raised significant allegations of corruption within Mombasa County. Meanwhile, businesspeople in Kitale are raising concerns over the alleged irregular allocation of Kenya Railways Corporation land. They claim the transfer of railway land to a few individuals in the town center occurred without legally mandated public participation.
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