Necessary approvals have been given by the National Programme Steering Committee (NPSC) for the construction of Nyamache banana Market which will cost Sh117 million. World Bank will fund the project through the National Agricultural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) at Sh100 million and the Kisii County Government giving an additional fund of Sh17 million. This will help enhance the implementation of a banana factory whose construction is set for completion in two months. The banana factory is poised to churn out a number of products including banana powder, hair powder, hair pieces, crisps and wine. In Kisii county, NARIGP has vetted and approved 521 community micro project proposals set to receive close to Sh170 million.

Source: Standard Digital June 20, 2020 12:22 UTC