Representatives from KIE and the KNCCI during the signing of the MoU./ Courtesy
KIE, KNCCI sign MoU to support MSMEs across Kenya
KIE and KNCCI have partnered to expand support for MSMEs across Kenya The deal targets financing, workspace, markets, technology and business support Partners will pursue market linkages, training, incubation centres and industrial parks Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed…
Principal Secretary, State Department for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho
Kenya targets 1.5 million more acres under irrigation
Kenya plans to put an additional 1.5 million acres under irrigation Government is targeting commercial and small-scale farmers in the expansion New irrigation schemes aim to reduce reliance on rainfall and climate variability Kenya plans to bring an additional 1.5 million acres of farmland under irrigation as it moves to cut its reliance on rainfed…
High Court faults State over defective subsidy fertiliser
High Court finds farmers’ consumer rights were breached over defective subsidy fertiliser Court faults Agriculture CS for failing to establish the Fertiliser and Animal Foodstuffs Board Farmers with unrecovered losses can still pursue individual claims for compensation Farmers who paid for poor quality fertiliser under the government’s subsidy scheme were denied their consumer rights, the…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti (right) presenting the cheque to members of Ikalaasa Dairy Cooperative in Mwala Sub-County. PHOTO| courtesy
Ikalaasa Dairy Cooperative receives Sh805,500 boost
Ikalaasa Dairy Cooperative has received fresh funding to strengthen its operations The support will improve milk collection, preservation and processing capacity The investment is expected to help farmers access better markets and improve incomes Ikalaasa Dairy Cooperative in Kibauni Ward, Machakos County, has received a Ksh805,500 boost to strengthen its operations and improve milk collection…
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo (left) and Sweden’s Ambassador to Kenya, Håkan Åkesson (right), during a meeting on Wednesday, October 7. PHOTO\ courtesy
Sweden commits Sh20.6bn to Kenya development programmes
Sweden has committed fresh funding towards Kenya’s development priorities Part of the support will strengthen Kenya’s tax administration systems The cooperation framework is set to expire as both countries consider the next phase Decades of partnership between Nairobi and Stockholm are translating into fresh financial backing for Kenya’s development agenda, Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Chris…
Returns fall as costs rise across Kenya’s 178 non-deposit-taking Saccos
Returns on assets fell sharply across the segment in 2025 Rising expenses are taking a larger share of Sacco income Stronger capital and liquidity mask growing pressure on earnings Returns are falling and costs are rising fast across Kenya’s 178 non-deposit-taking Saccos, new SASRA data shows. Return on assets for the segment fell to 1.13…
Yetu Sacco honours its founding members
Yetu, Ollin Saccos honour founding members and staff
Yetu DT Sacco turns to its founding members during Customer Service Week celebrations. Ollin Sacco puts its staff in the spotlight for their role in serving members. Both Saccos use the celebrations to highlight the people behind their member services. Yetu DT Sacco and Ollin Sacco have marked Customer Service Week with activities honouring their…
NSSF Sacco recognises Smart Applications for loyalty
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Sacco has used Customer Service Week to recognise Smart Applications, one of its business partners, in an appreciation gesture highlighting the importance of continued collaboration. The Sacco shared a cake with the Smart Applications team as it celebrated the partner’s patronage and loyalty. NSSF Sacco said the engagement was part…
Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Osogo (left) and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speak during the Jua Kali Artisan Day event at Raila Odinga Stadium.
Homa Bay artisan event turns chaotic as youths grab machines
A youth equipment handover in Homa Bay turned chaotic as crowds surged onto the stadium pitch. Machines and other business equipment became the centre of a scramble as tensions rose. Police were called in and secured the remaining equipment after the handover was halted. A government programme meant to equip women, youths and people living…
Cosmopolitan DT Sacco explores partnership with KNCCI Nakuru
Cosmopolitan DT Sacco explores new opportunities for collaboration with the business community in Nakuru. The engagement focused on areas that could create value for Sacco members and local businesses. Cosmopolitan DT Sacco is exploring potential areas of partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Nakuru Chapter following an engagement between the…
