A section of Eldoret residents moved to court to challenge the tariff increase, arguing the decision was made without proper public participation.
MoreThe Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) recently increased water and sewerage tariffs, a move that has seen water bills skyrocket.
MoreIn a media briefing in Eldoret City on Thursday, September 19, 2024, the farmers drawn from Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet insisted that the government has no authority over the company.
MoreThe traders say the fees have been increased exorbitantly.
In a media briefing in Eldoret, the businesspersons said it was wrong for the county to increase licence fees beyond their ability.
MoreThe farmers have also challenged elected leaders from the North Rift region to take the lead in ensuring no maize is imported before what is available locally has all been bought.
MoreKenya Farmers Association (KFA) Uasin Gishu branch Director Kipkorir Menjo argues that there is still a long way to go before the town gets the coveted elevation.
MoreThe rising cost of fertilizer continues to worry both farmers and political leaders in the North Rift as the region prepares for a planting season. Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago is now calling on the government to intervene and help
MoreCereal farmers in the North Rift region have warned that they may not be able to plant this season over the current high cost of farm inputs. Farmers should as of now be starting to prepare for the planting season,
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