Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam speaks during a past event. PHOTO| File
Nyanza farmers urged to add value and meet export standards
Nyanza farmers urged to meet export standards and protect market access Government pushes value addition for crops with export potential Kisumu outlines plans to attract investment and promote local products Farmers and traders in Nyanza risk losing export markets when produce is rejected, Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam has warned. She said the region…
Youth and women groups receive improved indigenous chicks distributed by the Busia County Government to support poultry farming and income generation across six areas. PHOTO| courtesy
Busia County boosts poultry farming with 11,080 chicks
Busia County distributes improved chicks to youth and women groups Beneficiaries receive additional support to strengthen poultry projects County urges groups to focus on proper care and sustainable farming Busia County has distributed 11,080 improved indigenous chicks to 135 youth and women’s groups to boost poultry farming across six areas. The County Government rolled out…
The late Francis Gitau Michino, former Supervisory Committee chairman of Tai DT Sacco, who was laid to rest at his home in Gachoire, Lari Sub-County, Kiambu County, on Friday, September 18, 2026. PHOTO| Tai Sacco
Tai DT Sacco bids farewell to guardian of member assets
Tai DT Sacco mourns the loss of its Supervisory Committee chairman His service spanned teaching, cooperative leadership and housing initiatives Colleagues, leaders and community members gathered to honour his legacy Tai DT Sacco is mourning Francis Gitau Michino, its Supervisory Committee chairman, who was laid to rest on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was buried…
Members of the Dadaab Biashara Huduma Centre Transition and Institutionalization Committee during their inaugural meeting in Garissa./ courtesy
Garissa unveils Dadaab Biashara Huduma Centre committee
Garissa moves to strengthen business support services in Dadaab Stakeholders discuss sustaining enterprise services as partner funding winds down A new committee will guide the transition of the business support centre Garissa County Governor Nathif Jama Adam is set to unveil the Dadaab Biashara Huduma Centre and its Transition Committee, a major step in the…
County Executive for Business Hustler Opportunities Dr. Anastasia Nyalita.- PHOTO| courtesy
Nairobi partners with KNCCI to ease cost of doing business
Nairobi partners with the private sector to improve the business environment Reforms target licensing, compliance and access to markets and finance New digital platform seeks to make trade fair participation easier for businesses The Nairobi City County Government has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to reduce the cost of…
KALRO Deputy Director for Crops Dr Alice Murage speaks during a past occasion. PHOTO| courtesy
KALRO trains officers to boost mango, cashew nut production
Agriculture officers trained to strengthen support for mango and cashew nut farmers Training focuses on practical technologies and improved farming practices Officers urged to strengthen links between researchers, extension teams and farmers The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has stepped up efforts to improve mango and cashew nut production by equipping agriculture officers…
Stakeholders inspect the proposed site for the Busia Jumuiya Cross-Border Market as plans for the Sh2 billion facility take shape. PHOTO| courtesy
Busia eyes Sh2bn cross-border market as stakeholders map out design
Busia plans a Sh2 billion market to boost cross-border trade Stakeholders work on the design of the proposed trading facility Plans include smart stalls, cold rooms and solar power infrastructure A vision decades in the making took another step forward this week, as government agencies and development partners spent two days thrashing out the details…
Seized consignment of unregistered Duduacelamectin intercepted by PCPB officers at Suam One Stop Border Post. PHOTO| courtesy
PCPB seizes illegal pesticide consignment at Suam border
PCPB officers intercept illegal pesticide consignment at Suam border Duduacelamectin seized during a joint enforcement operation Board steps up surveillance to curb entry of unregistered pest control products Protecting Kenya from illegal pest control products remains a key focus of the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). Through enhanced compliance and enforcement operations across the country,…
Nawiri Sacco advertises four job vacancies, sets application deadline
Nawiri DT Sacco advertises four positions across its operations Applicants can submit their applications through the Sacco’s recruitment channels Nawiri DT Sacco Society Ltd has advertised four vacancies, seeking a Finance Manager, Branch Managers, Internal Audit Officers and an Insurance Officer, as it looks to strengthen its operations. The Embu-based Sacco, headquartered in Embu town,…
Members of social groups follow a financial literacy session conducted by ACK Imani Talent Sacco in Subukia. PHOTO| courtesy
ACK Imani Talent Sacco takes financial literacy to Subukia groups
CK Imani Talent Sacco takes financial literacy to Subukia groups Members receive guidance on savings and responsible borrowing Outreach promotes financial inclusion among community groups ACK Imani Talent Sacco has taken its financial literacy programme to social groups in Subukia, focusing on savings, responsible borrowing and financial inclusion. The Sacco held the training at ACK…
