Victor Raballa

1 month ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Victor Raballa

In the heart of rural Kenya, a quiet revolution is illuminating lives. As the country advances toward universal electricity access, private-sector-driven mini-grids are emerging as vital lifelines. In Busia county, clean and reliable power is transforming homes, powering businesses, and restoring dignity to everyday life. With a warm smile and visible pride, 75-year-old Justine Makokha welcomes us into her modest home in Matayos Village.

1 month ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Victor Raballa

Habari za Kaunti Wakuzaji miwa Kisumu wakaidi viongozi, wataka viwanda vikodishwe mara moja Na VICTOR RABALLA May 20th, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 BAADHI ya wakulima wa miwa kutoka Nyando, Kaunti ya Kisumu, wamewakashifu wanasiasa kutoka eneo hilo ambao wanapinga hatua ya serikali ya kitaifa ya kukodisha viwanda vya sukari kwa wawekezaji wa kibinafsi.

1 month ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Victor Raballa

A section of cane farmers in Kisumu County’s Nyando sugar belt are expressing growing frustration over local political leaders criticising the national government’s decision to lease public sugar mills to private investors. While the leasing has sparked backlash among political leaders from the region, some farmers have expressed confidence that the 30-year lease will revitalise the once-thriving sector.

1 month ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Victor Raballa

Tensions are running high in Kisumu County’s sugar belt after workers at Chemelil and Muhoroni sugar companies staged protests on Tuesday, accusing the government of reneging on its promise to settle all outstanding dues before the takeover by new investors. Hundreds of employees from the two State-owned mills downed their tools, demanding payment of accumulated salaries, allowances and terminal dues, and vowed to paralyse operations until their demands are met.

1 month ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Victor Raballa

Habari za Kitaifa Maandamano, purukushani viwanda vya sukari vikipokezwa wamiliki wapya kwa miaka 30 Na VICTOR RABALLA May 13th, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 SERIKALI wikendi ilitoa usimamizi wa viwanda vyake vya sukari kwa wawekezaji wa kibinafsi kwa kuvikodisha kwa miaka 30 huku wanasiasa, wafanyakazi na wanajamii wakipinga hatua hiyo.