Nairobi Coffee Exchange Sale 40 fetches Sh860m
Sale 40 moves thousands of coffee bags worth hundreds of millions Buyers compete for premium Kenyan coffee grades at the auction Marketing agents and leading buyers post varied trading volumes Sale 40 of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) traded 16,994 bags worth Ksh860.3 million, as buyers competed for high-grade Kenyan coffee on September 15. The…
A package of counterfeit maize flour recovered during a raid on a suspected repackaging operation in Kasarani, Nairobi. PHOTO| DCI
DCI busts fake maize flour racket in Kasarani
Detectives raid a suspected counterfeit flour operation in Kasarani Thousands of branded packets and packaging equipment recovered Authorities move to test the seized flour and verify affected brands Detectives have dismantled a suspected counterfeit maize flour racket in Kasarani, raising food safety fears amid an anticipated shortage. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) disclosed the…
Delegates follow proceedings during the ongoing World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar, India. PHOTO| courtesy
KEPSA takes Kenya’s circular economy agenda to India forum
KEPSA represents Kenya at a major global circular economy forum Forum brings businesses and policymakers together to explore resource efficiency Discussions cover circular finance, technology, jobs and sustainable business models The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is representing Kenya at the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar, India, as global businesses and policymakers explore…
President William Ruto engages with workers during a visit to the ongoing affordable housing construction project at Ukwala in Siaya County. PHOTO| Courtesy
Ruto unveils Sh28bn Siaya housing, market plan
Government outlines major housing and market projects in Siaya New infrastructure targets traders, students and local businesses Thousands of households are also set to gain electricity connections President William Ruto has announced that the Government is investing Ksh28 billion in affordable housing, modern markets and student hostels in Siaya County as part of efforts to…
(From left) KIE Managing Director Nelson Kwamini, MSME Development PS Susan Auma Mang'eni, and Sidian Bank CEO John Okulo hold up signed documents following the execution of a strategic MoU. PHOTO| Sidian Bank Facebook page
KIE, Sidian Bank sign MoU to widen MSMEs finance access
Partnership creates a pathway for businesses moving beyond KIE support MSMEs to gain access to financing and business development support Focus targets growth in manufacturing and value addition enterprises Kenya Industrial Estates and Sidian Bank have signed a deal widening commercial finance access for manufacturing and value addition firms in Kenya. The Memorandum of Understanding…
KEPSA seeks four circular economy trainers for MSMEs
KEPSA is seeking trainers to support circular economy skills among MSMEs The programme will cover waste value chains across several counties Applicants will need practical training and circular economy experience The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has issued a call for applications for four qualified Circular Economy Trainers to support MSMEs, communities and informal-sector actors…
Hughes Obilo, the KRA officer arrested over an alleged Ksh100,000 bribe demand in Kisumu. PHOTO| courtesy
Kisumu KRA officer arrested over Sh100,000 bribe demand
A KRA officer is facing allegations linked to a tax clearance deal Investigators moved in during an operation in Kisumu The arrest has renewed scrutiny of bribery risks in public services A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officer in Kisumu has been arrested after allegedly demanding Ksh100,000 to clear Ksh4.5 million in tax arrears from the…
Stars Beatrice Chebet (center) and Faith Kipyegon (right) celebrate holding the national flag, alongside 800m runner Lilian Odira (left) PHOTO| courtesy
Nairobi’s 2029 Athletics Championships to boost MSMEs
Nairobi’s 2029 athletics event is expected to create new business opportunities MSMEs are being urged to prepare for increased demand The championships could open doors for tourism and job creation Kenya is set to benefit from increased business and employment opportunities after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, Cooperatives and MSMEs…
Dr Kamau Thugge, the 10th Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) (white shirt), cuts a cake with other CBK officials during celebrations to mark the institution’s 60th anniversary in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy
CBK marks 60 years with AI conference, AACB meetings
CBK is bringing African financial leaders together for its 60th anniversary Experts will examine how AI is changing central banking and finance Governors are set to explore Africa’s push for greater monetary independence The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has marked 60 years since its establishment, opening a week of high-level engagements that bring African…
Sunflower seeds prepared for distribution to farmers in Kajiado as part of the county’s crop diversification initiative. PHOTO| courtesy
Kajiado banks on sunflower to diversify livestock economy
Kajiado is testing sunflower as a new option beyond livestock Farmers are being encouraged to explore the crop’s income potential Sunflower could also provide a new source of livestock feed Kajiado is looking beyond livestock, promoting sunflower as a new crop that could boost income, food security and animal feed supply. The county has stepped…
