Gichugu coffee farmers lose stems to theft raids
Gichugu coffee farmers say thieves are uprooting entire coffee stems during church services. Farmers link the thefts to rising coffee prices and want stronger security action. Residents have increased surveillance and are working with police to curb the raids. Coffee farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga, are counting losses as thieves uproot entire coffee stems, timing raids…
Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia. Photo/courtesy
MP Kailemia urges youth to embrace saving culture to benefit from government funding
Kailemia urged youth to embrace saving and join registered groups. She said even small savings can build long term financial security. She encouraged table banking to access government funding and investment opportunities. Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia has urged the youth to embrace a saving culture by enrolling in registered groups to benefit from government…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (far left) and other dignitaries when they attended the 11th Annual Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day at Gitooro showground in Meru town. Photo/courtesy
Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector
Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…
Court ruling boosts Saccos’ edge over unlicensed lenders
A Nairobi court ruled that unlicensed digital lenders cannot sue to recover unpaid loans. The decision strengthens the legal position of licensed Saccos over unregulated lenders. The ruling also reminds Sacco digital lenders to maintain valid CBK licences. A Nairobi court has barred unlicensed digital lenders from suing to recover unpaid debts, handing Saccos a…
Officials from JOYWO and MSEA pose for a photo after the partnership deal signing. Photo/courtesy
MSEA, Joyful Women Organization to train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu
MSEA and JOYWO will train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu from August 3 to 7. The programme will equip women with business, financial and enterprise management skills. MSEA will also support business registration and link participants to financing opportunities. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Uasin Gishu Regional Office has partnered with the…
Kenversity Sacco raises Fahari loan limit to Ksh 8 million
Fahari Loan limit rises to Ksh 8 million. Normal and Super Loan limits have been increased. Members can now use land and buildings as loan security. Kenversity Co-operative Savings and Credit Society has revised its Fahari, Normal, and Super Loan terms, raising limits and repayment periods. The changes were approved by the society’s Board of…
stall at the 3rd Nation Agro Ecological Symposium where the four coffee societies exhibited their packaged coffee. Photo/courtesy
Embu, Kiambu co-ops push local coffee consumption
Embu and Kiambu coffee co-ops now require members to buy 500g of coffee annually. IPSIA is supporting farmers with roasting, processing and packaging equipment. The initiative aims to boost local coffee consumption and farmer earnings. Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu counties have resolved to boost local coffee consumption by requiring each member…
A college of photos of speakers from the recent launch of the Kenya Tree Economy Initiative (KETEI). Photo/courtesy
KEPSA joins launch of Kenya Tree Economy Initiative to drive corporate ESG agenda
KEPSA joined the launch of the Kenya Tree Economy Initiative to mobilise corporate investment in ESG, nature restoration and green growth. The initiative unveiled a Tree Economy and ESG Investment Platform and a charter to promote collaboration on sustainability, carbon markets and biodiversity conservation. Partners said KETEI will support Kenya’s 15 Billion Tree Growing Programme…
Pest control industry disputes pesticide residue report on Kenyan vegetables
Pest control industry says pesticide residue report lacks scientific context on food safety. Agrochemicals Association of Kenya argues detectable residues do not automatically mean vegetables are unsafe if they remain within Maximum Residue Limits. Industry urges reliance on Codex standards, responsible pesticide use and accurate public communication to avoid unnecessary alarm and protect Kenya’s agricultural…
EBC warns Kenya’s Ksh995.7B domestic borrowing plan could tighten credit for small businesses
EBC warns Kenya’s Ksh 995.7 billion domestic borrowing plan could push banks towards government securities, tightening credit terms for small businesses. The brokerage says increased demand for government debt may lead to stricter collateral requirements, shorter repayment periods and reduced lending flexibility for MSMEs. Despite private sector credit growth, EBC cautions that smaller businesses may…
