Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launches the refurbished Kabete laboratory alongside other stakeholders. PHOTO| Courtesy
National soil health campaign launched to guide farmers
National campaign targets better soil management by farmers New partnerships seek to improve soil testing and fertiliser decisions KALRO laboratories set for upgrades to support faster soil analysis Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched a national soil health campaign aimed at helping farmers make better fertiliser decisions based on the condition…
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei listening during the Agricultural summit briefing in Nairobi. PHOTO| Courtesy
National agriculture summit set for KICC, State House
National agriculture summit set to bring farmers and stakeholders together Discussions will focus on food security, sovereignty and better jobs Cooperatives expected to feature in talks on markets, finance and value addition Kenya is preparing for a major national agriculture summit that will bring farmers, county governments, young innovators and partners together to take stock…
SASRA Chief Executive Officer David Sandagi speaks a past event.- PHOTO| Courtesy
Where regulated Saccos invested members’ money in 2025
Saccos increased investments across several financial instruments Cooperative institutions attracted the largest share of investments Saccos diversified holdings amid losses linked to KUSCCO Regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) increased their investments in cooperative institutions, government securities and collective investment schemes in 2025. According to the 2025 Sacco Supervision Annual Report by the Sacco…
KUSCCO liquidation petition struck out by High Court
High Court strikes out petition seeking to liquidate KUSCCO Court rules cooperative societies fall under a separate legal framework Commissioner appoints a liquidator to oversee KUSCCO’s affairs The High Court has struck out an insolvency petition seeking to liquidate the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives Limited (KUSCCO). Nairobi’s Milimani High Court ruled that…
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu and Sidian Bank Chief Commercial Officer David Nyamu sign the partnership agreement during a ceremony in Rumuruti. PHOTO| courtesy
Laikipia partners Sidian Bank on coffee and county services
Laikipia and Sidian Bank deepen cooperation through new partnership Coffee seedling drive targets young farmers in the county Agreement opens wider banking and financing opportunities for Laikipia County Laikipia County has signed a partnership with Sidian Bank that will put Ksh300,000 into a coffee seedling drive for young farmers and open the way to wider…
Bruno Linyiru honoured among Africa’s 100 most influential
Bruno Linyiru receives recognition at an African awards event AFA director general honoured alongside leaders from across Africa Award organisers cite his leadership and contribution to development Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Director General Bruno Linyiru has been named one of the 100 Africa Most Influential Persons at the third edition of the Africa Most…
KALRO staff and management pose for a picture after the engagement meeting at KALRO headquarters in Nairobi. PHOTO| Courtesy
KALRO sounds alarm over low uptake of farm technologies
KALRO raises concern over slow adoption of farm technologies Scientists urged to tackle myths and misinformation around innovations Board outlines priorities to strengthen research and farmer outreach The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has raised concern over the low uptake of agricultural technologies developed through its research, urging scientists to step up efforts…
Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) delegation members during a visit to a local agricultural farm in Nagano, Japan. PHOTO| Courtesy
Kenya cooperatives eye Japan’s Nagano farmers’ market model
Kenyan cooperatives explore ways to shorten farm-to-market chains Nagano model links farmers directly with consumers Cooperatives could expand into retail and value addition Kenya’s cooperative movement could play a bigger role in connecting farmers directly to consumers, following a benchmarking visit by the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) to a farmers’ market in Japan’s Nagano…
Dr Ahmed Sheikh Takoy, PhD in Organizational Development. PHOTO| courtesy
Banking resilience in a fragile State: Lessons for governments and investors from South Sudan
Banks faced pressure from conflict, inflation and currency shortages Digital banking helped institutions maintain services during disruption Strategic adaptation and resilience shaped banks’ ability to survive When South Sudan gained independence in July 2011, banks were among the first businesses to arrive. Regional lenders, domestic investors and joint ventures opened branches in Juba and other…
A new pastoral vehicle financed by Waumini Sacco for the Catholic Women Association of Holy Cross Ramba Parish in Kisumu. PHOTO| Courtesy
Waumini Sacco finances new pastoral vehicle for parish
Parish expands transport capacity for pastoral activities Sacco financing supports institutional asset acquisition Catholic institutions can access dedicated membership and loan products Waumini Sacco has financed a new pastoral vehicle for the Catholic Women Association (CWA) of Holy Cross Ramba Parish in the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu, expanding the role of Sacco financing in supporting…
