Housing Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga addresses the parliamentary housing committee./ courtesy
State eyes new financing model to boost housing levy shortfall
Government seeks new financing to close the housing programme funding gap. Housing Levy collections remain below what is needed for the annual target. World Bank talks could bring long term funding alongside levy and sales revenue. The government is considering an alternative financing model for the Affordable Housing Programme after the mandatory 1.5 per cent…
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa CEO Albert Wambugu addressing media after launching Ndithini community honey processing unit to boost livelihoods in drought prone region on Thursday. Photo/Gastone Valusi
Honey venture turns resilience into harvest for Masinga farmers
A new honey processing unit is opening fresh income opportunities for Masinga farmers. Women and youth are turning beekeeping into a promising source of livelihood. Support, better processing and market access are helping farmers earn more from honey. The Ndithini Community Development Association (NCDA) has launched a honey processing unit, turning resilience into opportunity and…
Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development CS Wycliffe Oparanya. Photo/courtesy
Oparanya names eight new members to MSEA board
Eight new members appointed to the MSEA board. Their terms begin on September 7, 2026. The appointments are part of a wider government reshuffle. Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has appointed eight new members to the board of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), with their terms taking effect on September…
Henry Gichuhi Kinyua, new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coffee Board of Kenya. photo/courtesy
Ruto appoints Henry Kinyua as new Coffee Board of Kenya chair
Henry Kinyua appointed Chairperson of Coffee Board of Kenya for three years from September 4, 2026. Brings experience as Nyeri Agriculture CEC, ex-New KPCU Chairman, and Digital Green regional head. Appointment signals fresh push to revive Kenya’s struggling coffee sector. President William Ruto has appointed Henry Gichuhi Kinyua as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the…
A worker plucking tea at a farm-Photo|Courtesy
Kenya’s tea earns Sh795m at Mombasa auction amid dip in sales
KTDA tea earned Ksh795M this week down from Ksh917.6M due to pruning Top prices Mununga Ksh450/kg East and Sombogo Ksh350.88/kg West Kenya led volumes but Rwanda topped prices at $3.05 vs Kenya’s $2.26/kg Kenya’s tea has continued to dominate the Mombasa Tea Auction, with Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)-managed factories selling produce worth Ksh795 million…
Representatives from Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) hold the signed partnership documents after launching the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM).
IFAD, Equity launch $200m climate finance mechanism
IFAD and Equity launch a US$200 million climate finance mechanism. ARCAFIM targets 260,000 farmers and 500 rural businesses. Women and youth will make up at least 80 percent of beneficiaries. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Equity Group have launched the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM), a US$200 million (Ksh25.89 billion)…
Tana River County representatives pose with the awards won at the 2026 Mombasa ASK Show./ Courtesy
Tana River bags four awards at Mombasa ASK Show
Tana River wins four awards at Mombasa ASK Show. County tops cereals and livestock products categories. Awards highlight growing investment in agriculture. Tana River County has emerged among the top performers at the ongoing Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show 2026, scooping four awards in recognition of its agricultural and livestock achievements. The…
Women entrepreneurs follow proceedings during an engagement forum on inclusive entrepreneurship for women living with disabilities in Murang'a County. Photo/Courtesy
MSEA, TechnoServe boost women entrepreneurs in Murang’a
Women with disabilities gain new business support in Murang’a. Forum connects entrepreneurs to markets, finance and mentorship. MSEA and TechnoServe push for more inclusive entrepreneurship. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Murang’a County Office has partnered with TechnoServe to host an engagement forum promoting inclusive entrepreneurship for women living with disabilities. The forum brought…
Ports DT Sacco Chairman Ben Juma (right) and Chief Executive Officer Boaz Omwansa (left) pose with the trophy after the Sacco won the Best Cooperative Movement Stand award at the 2026 ASK Mombasa International Show.
Ports DT Sacco crowned best cooperative stand at ASK Mombasa show
Ports DT Sacco wins best cooperative stand at ASK Mombasa Show. Sacco beats other cooperatives to claim top spot. Award highlights its growth, innovation and member service. Ports DT Sacco has emerged winner of the Best Cooperative Movement Stand award at the 2026 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show, marking a milestone in…
Ruto’s Tata directive: A test of who truly benefits from Kenya’s mineral wealth
Ruto’s directive puts over 600 jobs in focus. Government wants mining linked to local processing and jobs. The new investor will face pressure to deliver broader benefits. The presidential directive has opened a new chapter in the long-running debate over who truly benefits from Kenya’s mineral wealth — the companies extracting it, the communities living…
