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Kuresoi: Dairy Farming and The Milk Price

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Dairy Farming Challenges in Kuresoi: Keeping Hope Alive Amidst Adversity By Gerald Kipsang For the people of Kuresoi, dairy farming has long been more than just a means of livelihood; it is a way of life. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Nakuru County, Kuresoi is a place where community spirit and agricultural pursuits intertwine. Yet, amidst the serene beauty, dairy farmers in this region grapple with a challenging reality: poor milk prices that continuously threaten to undermine their hard work and dedication. Understanding the Crisis A significant issue facing dairy farmers in Kuresoi is the persistent struggle with unsatisfactory milk prices. For many, the dream of sustaining and growing their farming operations has been overshadowed by the reality of market prices that often fall below production costs. This economic strain has the potential to discourage further milk production, posing a significant risk to the livelihoods of farmers who rely heavily on dairy farming to support ...

Bridge cause drift: Kiptororo youths angry for their MCA

  Bridge make youths angry over their MCA.  By Eric Nyagano Youths in Kiptororo ward in Kuresoi North subcounty , Nakuru county are pointing accusing fingers to their MCA Alex Bor for failing to complete construction of a bridge two years after launching it. Speaking to The Oracle, Robert Kibet who is a resident of Chemare Village lamented that the MCA seems to no longer care of anything to do with the bridge despite the locals constant reminder to him. He added that the bridge which is named after a vocal woman in the vicinity, Lucio, is critical owing to the fact that it connects a road that leads to the main market of Kiptororo. " We are now worried that funds for the construction might have been embezzled and  our MCA could be responsible" added Peter Rop. The issue of bridges and roads passability continue to raise concerns from the people of Kiptororo with most fingers being pointed to the county government. The locals attest to no development at all from their Naku...

Governor asked to shut

 Nakuru governor Susan Kihika on Monday received a backlash from electorate trooping on her Facebook post .