KRA Deputy Commissioner in charge of Border Control and Enforcement, Chege Macharia
KRA launches new Service Center at Malaba to curb smuggling and increase revenue
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh946 million from taxes in the Western region last month following a raft of measures to curb smuggling of goods through the porous borders of Uganda and Tanzania. Through enhanced surveillance and enforcement in the region which covers ten counties, the taxman generated more revenue from customs at the Malaba,…
A demonstration farm at Munanda kwa Mungania in Buuri constituency, Meru county.
Farmers in Isiolo, Meru, and Laikipia learn innovative sustainable agricultural practices
Farmers, students and pupils from Arid and semi-arid areas of Isiolo, Meru and Laikipia counties received digital literacy and modern agriculture skills to fight food insecurity. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in collaboration with other partners brought experts in Agriculture and Dairy farming who sensitized them on effective methods of pests and diseases control in crops,…
Cooperative bill to be law by end of year CS Oparanya says
The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Wycliff Oparanya has said that the cooperative bill 2024 which has put corrective measures for the Saccos is expected to become law by the end of the year. Oparanya speaking during 50 years celebrations of Stima Sacco Society Limited held at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi said that the…
Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii,
Uasin Gishu county fish farmers urged to form cooperatives
Uasin Gishu fish farmers have been urged to form Cooperative Societies to increase their fish profit and productivity. Speaking during the distribution of feed to the fish farmers in the region, Uasin Gishu Livestock and Fisheries Chief Officer Nixon Cheplong said the farmers are not doing well since they have not formed cooperatives. The chief…
CS Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya with his PS Patrick Kilemi at SACCA Congress 2024
New committee launched to tackle billions in farmers’ cooperative debts
The National Government has kicked off process of offset debts in the farmers cooperatives society by setting up a committee to audit debts worth billions of shillings owed to farmers by cooperatives societies. The committee which is chaired by cooperatives commissioner is set to look into the issue of debts which has been arising in…
CS Co-operatives Wycliffe Oparanya with PS for Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi and other leaders in the New KCC.
CS Oparanya gives new KCC management 90 days to give report on how to improve its productivity
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Co-operatives Wycliffe Oparanya has directed the management of new Kenya Co-Operative Creameries (KCC) to give a report within 90days on the restructuring process of the government corporation to have a vibrant and productive institution. The CS alongside Principal Secretary for Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi on Monday had a meeting with the New KCC…
Malindi International Airport
Unlocking Kenya’s Tourism Potential: A Call to Action for Affordable Adventures!
The Government has been urged to review its tourism strategy by offering high-quality products at affordable rates to compete with the global market and attract more German tourists to the country. Delayed expansion of the Malindi International airport has also been cited as a bottleneck to the growth of tourism especially in Malindi since international…
Wakenya Pamoja CEO Isaack Omwenga at his office
Why collaterals are gaining popularity over unsecured loans
As competition stiffens from commercial banks, majority of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) are making clever moves to accept personal security such as title deeds and log books in place of the traditional guarantors for loans. In recent years, a significant number of Saccos across the country have reportedly been giving members the option…
Empower youth by developing products that resonate with them, Saccos told
Saccos have been urged to develop youth-attractive products and services that include tailored saving plans, micro-loans for start ups, and financial literacy programmes aimed at empowering them to make informed financial decisions. Kiambu Deputy Governor Rosemary Kirika, speaking during Dimkes Sacco’s 25th anniversary at St Paul ACK Church grounds in Kiambu town, said young people…
West Kenya retirees demand justice for fleeced funds
Retirees of the giant West Kenya sugar company limited are now calling for the ethics and anticorruption commission (EACC) to investigate the fleecing of the Ksh.88Million by the sacco. The retirees allege that their efforts to have the sacco, which serves the miller employees, pay their retirement dues has failed in several occasions, prompting them…
