Governor Fernandes Barasa writing a dummy cheque for a women group on August 20, 2026.- photo courtesy
Butere groups receive Sh5m in Kakamega social grants
Butere groups receive Sh5 million to boost income generating activities. The grants target women, youth, widows and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons living with disabilities and widows in Butere Sub County received Ksh5 million under the Social Protection Grants Programme aimed at boosting local enterprises and improving livelihoods. The funds benefited 100 groups spread…
Kagwe hands Sh30.5m to Kilifi co-ops to boost farmer financing
Kilifi Saccos receive Ksh30.5 million to expand farmer financing. Government links cooperative funding to new irrigation opportunities. Stronger Saccos are expected to improve market access and farmer incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has handed over Ksh 30.5 million to eight local savings and credit cooperative organisations (Saccos) in Kilifi County…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking during the flagging off of bulk milk coolers for dairy cooperatives at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on May 20, 2026-Photo|Courtesy
Kagwe pushes for faster irrigation to boost food output
Kagwe wants faster irrigation expansion to boost Kenya’s food production. Sh79 million Ndigiria Water Pan project will support a 50 acre irrigation scheme. Government plans to capture more rainwater and reduce reliance on rainfall. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for a rapid expansion of irrigation across Kenya as the…
United Nations, Yetu Saccos strengthen benchmarking ties
United Nations DT Sacco hosts Yetu DT Sacco for sector benchmarking. The Saccos exchanged ideas on improving operations and performance. The visit highlights the growing role of knowledge sharing in strengthening Saccos United Nations DT Sacco (Deposit Taking Sacco) has hosted a delegation from Yetu DT Sacco Limited for a benchmarking session aimed at sharing…
Kenya’s digital divide: Nairobi leads while West Pokot lags far behind
Nairobi leads Kenya in internet use, while West Pokot trails far behind. Rural communities face wider gaps in connectivity, devices and digital skills. Experts warn the digital divide could deepen inequalities in education and jobs. Kenya’s digital divide has widened sharply, with new county level data showing Nairobi is the most connected county while West…
NSSF Sacco CEO CPA Antony Kahoru.- Photo/ Linkedin
Sacco CEO urges youth education on cooperatives in schools
Youth remain largely unaware of Sacco benefits. CEO calls for cooperative education in schools. Digital marketing could attract more young savers. The low adoption of cooperatives as a means of investment and savings among young people in the country has been blamed on stakeholders’ poor marketing and educational programmes in the sector. To change the…
Taita Taveta County governor Dr. Andrew Mwadime speaking during a consultative meeting in Mombasa.- Photo courtesy
Taita Taveta governor calls for more irrigation investment
Taita Taveta’s agricultural potential could grow significantly with expanded irrigation investment. Governor Andrew Mwadime wants water challenges tackled to unlock farming, jobs and food production. New programme targets livestock, dairy, fruits, edible oils and rice as key growth areas. Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has called for more investment in irrigation infrastructure to boost agriculture,…
Aerial view of the progress of the Gikomba Market project.-Photo/ Raymond Omollo on X
Gikomba Market transformation to boost safety and SME trade
Gikomba Market is getting three modern blocks to improve safety and trading conditions. Phase One will provide stalls for up to 7,000 traders. The complex will feature a day care centre, ICT hub and fire station. Nairobi’s Gikomba Market is undergoing a major transformation, with three multi-storey blocks rising as the government replaces its congested…
TBK, KTDA partner to boost tea value and farmer pay
TBK and KTDA team up to strengthen Kenyan tea marketing. 71 KTDA factories could gain greater visibility for their unique tea brands. The push aims to expand value addition and improve farmer returns. The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) are exploring closer collaboration to strengthen the marketing of…
Nakuru farmers receive sunflower seeds to boost oil output
Nakuru distributes 7,000kg of sunflower seeds to 2,500 farmers. County targets 30,000 acres of sunflower farming in three years. Programme aims to cut edible oil imports and boost farmer incomes. The County Government of Nakuru has distributed 7,000 kilograms of certified sunflower seeds to 2,500 farmers to boost local edible oil production. The programme aims…
