Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi (centre) during a development tour at Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County. Photo courtesy
Gov’t moves to revive tea sector as KTDA firms up fertiliser transport plan
Gov’t says reforms are underway to tackle high taxes, poor roads, pests, diseases and price volatility affecting tea farmers, while urging continued production. Mudavadi says Mudete Tea Factory serves about 12,000 farmers and has transformed livelihoods, as leaders call for more factories, lower taxes and better rural roads. KTDA has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of…
Zoho partners with KNCCI to boost digital transformation for Kenyan SMEs
Zoho has partnered with KNCCI to help Kenyan SMEs adopt digital tools, offering eligible members Ksh65,000 in software credits, training and onboarding support to boost productivity and business growth. The technology firm reported 55 per cent revenue growth in Kenya, citing rising demand for AI enabled business solutions and increased adoption across the IT, financial…
KEPSA Chief Executive Officer Carole Kariuki
speaking at the Third Annual SME Conference, Awards and Exhibition on Thursday, June 23. Photo/courtesy
KEPSA calls for market diversification to strengthen SMEs
KEPSA urged SMEs to diversify markets and supply chains to reduce risks from global disruptions. CEO Carole Kariuki encouraged businesses to embrace AI and digital tools to improve competitiveness. She called for stronger public and private sector collaboration to address finance, taxation and market access challenges. Kenya’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged…
MPs question duty-free sugar imports amid Brazil, South Africa origin dispute
MPs questioned conflicting Brazil and South Africa sugar import documents. PS Juma Mukhwana promised to investigate the origin discrepancy. Lawmakers queried a new duty free sugar approval before the first shipment was fully accounted for. The government has come under fresh scrutiny over a 27,000 metric tonne consignment of duty-free raw sugar, after lawmakers uncovered…
Pres. Ruto engages with an artisan during the launch of government funded artisan certification programme at State House, Nairobi. Photo/Courtesy
Ruto launches artisan certification for housing jobs
Ruto launches government funded artisan certification programme. Skilled workers without certificates to receive free formal certification. Certified artisans to support Affordable Housing Programme jobs President William Ruto has unveiled a government funded artisan certification programme aimed at enabling skilled workers to obtain formal qualifications and secure employment opportunities under the Affordable Housing Programme. Speaking on…
HFH Kenya launches housing campaign, boosts climate resilient homes for vulnerable families
Habitat for Humanity launches housing campaign for Maasai women. Initiative promotes climate resilient manyattas and healthier homes. Project also targets 10,000 jigger affected households in Kenya. Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) has launched a new housing campaign in Kajiado and Machakos counties aimed at helping vulnerable households, particularly Maasai women, build safer and more…
Nairobi set to host East Africa’s largest livestock exposition in September
Nairobi will host the Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Expo on September 11 and 12 2026 at Kinga Resort, Athi River, bringing together livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six East African countries. The expo will showcase modern livestock genetics, breeding technologies, farm equipment and digital innovations aimed at improving productivity, expanding market…
Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary, Charles Hinga.
PS Hinga sets record straight on Ksh2.56 billion Boma Yangu withdrawals
Housing PS Charles Hinga said the reported Ksh2.56 billion Boma Yangu withdrawals were misinterpreted, noting Ksh1.76 billion was used as deposits for affordable housing units while Ksh803 million was withdrawn. He said withdrawals were mainly for personal needs, such as school fees, or due to uncertainty over the programme, insisting the figures do not show…
Meru Dairy Union team led by CEO Kenneth Gitonga and Chairman Simon Kiruja when they toured Gitooro showground in Meru town for an inspection. Photo/courtesy
President Ruto to launch Ksh500 million Mitunguu feed factory at Meru Dairy field day
President William Ruto will launch the approx. Ksh500 million Mitunguu Animal Feed Production Factory during the 11th Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day in Meru on Saturday, with the project expected to lower livestock feed costs for farmers. Meru Dairy says daily milk intake has risen to about 670,000 litres and is projected to reach one…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti during an inspection of a maize farm.- Photo courtesy
Machakos Governor pledges to revive agriculture to boost food security and jobs
Wavinya Ndeti pledged to revive agriculture to boost food security, jobs and economic growth in Machakos. The county stocked Kwa Katiwa Earth Dam with fish fingerlings to expand aquaculture and support local incomes. The governor pledged continued support for farmers through seeds, seedlings and planting vines. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has stressed the importance of…
