@alalmauriceThe Kisumu government is to set up a new Sh20 million rice modern mill in Ahero to provide a market for farmers. Nyong'o said his administration is committed to making Kisumu a food-secure county and reducing overdependence on food from neighbouring counties. This will create more wealth and jobs in the rice sector," he said. The Agricultural Finance Corporation has partnered with UN Women and Kenya Crops and Dairy Markets Systems to support Kisumu women partaking in farming. He said the women have also been educated on agro-processing and financial access to boost the sector.

Source: The Star March 28, 2021 18:56 UTC