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Fertilizer factory launched in Mumias

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Baraza and Whiteman
Governor Fernandes Barasa and USA Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman during the fertilizer factory launch.

Kakamega County Government in conjuction with the United States Government today has launched the construction of a company to manufacture fertilizer from waste in Matawa area, Mumias West.

Speaking on the event, the ambassador of the united states in Kenya, Margaret whiteman, said that his government has committed to partner with the government of Kenya to make different developments and through this fertilizer manufacturing company, it will help this nation to increase food production.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Kakamega County Fernandes Barasa has said this company will help clean up the environment, create job opportunities and raise the economy in the area.

The governor of Vihiga, Wilber Otichilo has indicated that many farmers from this area have been getting poor harvest by using inappropriate fertilizer and now they have every reason to smile for the launching of the factory

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Milton Nyakundi is a veteran multimedia journalist with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital, and print media, who relocated to the United States in 2022 and is now the Senior International Correspondent for Kurunzi News based in Washington, DC, USA. He has previously worked with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), among other high-profile roles with Kenya's first privately-owned media outlet - Kenya Television Network. His experience also include prominent roles as Media Consultant for Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and StarTimes Kenya. His career spans high‑stakes political reporting covering legislative and constitutional issues, elections, governance, and accountability across Kenya, Africa, and global arenas. He also boasts extensive sports journalism experience, covering local and international sports events, including leagues, tournaments and sports governance. He is well-known for his investigative depth, editorial leadership, and evidence-driven journalism that guides his consistent delivery of public‑interest storytelling across platforms.

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