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Kakamega County: Gold, Sugarcane and Kenya's Last Rainforest Economy
Kakamega County anchors western Kenya's sugar belt and hosts the country's only tropical rainforest. This guide examines its agriculture, artisanal gold mining, dairy and poultry investment frontiers, demographics and diaspora-relevant opportunities.
Jun 16, 2026
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Kenya's Sugar Industry: The Sweet and Bitter Story of Sugarcane Farming and Miller Politics
Kenya's sugar industry supports over six million livelihoods in western Kenya but has been plagued by governance failures epitomized by the collapse of Mumias Sugar, persistent farmer payment delays r...
Feb 20, 2026
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