President Ruto addressing Laikipia residents on Tuesday
Govt highlights coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya tour
Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives has highlighted major coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya region five days tour, the region has majority coffee farmers. Among the major reforms by the Kenya Kwanza government include placing coffee reforms under the Office of the President…
Women-led Enterprises hailed as transformative, key to unlocking a myriad of opportunities
Women are increasingly taking the reins of entrepreneurship, driving innovation and economic growth in the country. Globally according to the World Bank, one-third of businesses worldwide have a woman among their principal owners. This number is steadily rising, with the number of startups with female founders doubling globally. Studies also suggest that women-led businesses are…
Cooperators shoot down contentious clauses in Meru cooperative societies Bill 2025
Cooperators have shoot down the contentious clauses proposed through the Tribunal Act 2014 and forwarded to the Meru County assembly sectoral committee on Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives. The committee chaired by Nyaki West MCA Kirima Mubichi that held a public participation at Kamundi Hall on Thursday wanted to align the Meru County Cooperative Act, 2025…
Kisumu DG decries the dwindling potential of the fisheries sector
Kisumu County deputy governor Dr .Mathews Owili has decried the dwindling fisheries sector, despite the efforts being made by the county government. Speaking during AQUAFEDHA project launch at Ogal Beach in Kisumu West Sub-County, Dr Owili said the fisheries sector still faces significant challenges despite interventions put in place to solve various challenges in order…
EPRA introduces draft regulations to enhance consumer protection
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has introduced three comprehensive draft regulations to enhance safety, reliability, and consumer protection within Kenya’s energy sector. The proposals, currently undergoing public participation, aim to address critical aspects of energy management, from incident reporting to service quality and licensing protocols. EPRA Director in Charge of Electricity and Renewable…
SACCOs maintain Flat Dividend Payouts as Tough Times Bite
A glance at the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 for most deposit-taking SACCOs that have already published their accounts shows that many of these societies have maintained the rate of dividend and interest on members deposits or rebate payments to their members. These returns have been attributed largely to a harsh…
Opening of Common Bond should be done with caution, Co-op body warns
The Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC) has urged the Commissioner of Co-operative Development (CCD) to develop a policy guide that will enable co-ops to function in a way that will help open the common bond to the general public. The professional body has argued that though the opening of a common bond in the…
Ufanisi DT Sacco boss hangs up boots after 40 years legacy in the co-op movement
After a happy 40 years in the cooperative movement, where he rose through the ranks to become one of the renowned leaders, CPA Frederick Masoso Abuyabo, the immediate former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ufanisi Deposit Taking Sacco, hang up his boots. His handwork and determination have seen him climb the career ladder from a…
Vulnerable communities in Siaya County benefit from Climate-Smart Agriculture Funding
Eleven community groups from Siaya County have received a major boost for climate-smart agriculture activities in a concerted effort to combat climate change and improve resilience among vulnerable groups and people living with disabilities in the Lake Victoria Basin. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), seeks to empower communities with sustainable…
Kitui County hosts major Investor Sensitisation Forum
An estimated 4,000 people attended the two-day Kitui County Investors Sensitisation Forum, which took place on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. The event was held at the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park (KCAIP), located in the Kanyonyoo Location of the Lower Yatta District in Kitui County. Officially opened by Kitui County…
