Ksh1,000 note dominates currency circulation, driving 80% of cash in Kenya
Kenya’s Ksh1,000 note has surged to dominate the country’s cash economy, accounting for nearly 80 percent of all notes in circulation, according to new data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The CBK report shows that total notes in circulation rose by 7 percent, climbing from Ksh 360.46 billion in 2025 to Ksh 388.41…
CS Kagwe calls for global ban on hazardous agricultural chemicals
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has called for international action to eliminate hazardous agricultural chemicals, urging that substances deemed unsafe in some countries should not be allowed in markets with weaker regulations. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) General Assembly in Nairobi, Kagwe emphasized that farmers…
Sudan ban triggers 69% collapse in Kenya’s tea exports as Pakistan strengthens market share
Kenya’s tea sector has suffered a sharp setback following Sudan’s trade ban, which led to a 69 percent collapse in exports during the first quarter of 2025, leaving the country at risk of losing 1.79 million kilograms of tea. The ban, triggered by the ongoing civil war in Sudan, has disrupted one of Kenya’s key…
with Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe speaking during the WFO Annual Meeting-Photo|Courtesy
World Farmers Organization Annual Meeting 2026 Kicks Off in Nairobi
The World Farmers Organization (WFO) Annual Meeting 2026 officially opened today in Nairobi, with Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and WFO President Arnold Puech d’Alissac presiding over the inauguration ceremony. The forum provides a critical platform for Kenya to engage with global agricultural leaders, exchange knowledge, and strengthen collaboration on pressing issues…
Cooperative and MSMEs Development CS Wycliffe Oparanya and PS Patrick Kilemi during a meeting. Photo Courtesy
Gov’t pushes for SACCO digital and governance overhaul as sector reform talks intensify
The Government has stepped up efforts to overhaul the Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) sector, with a strong focus on digital transformation and improved governance as reform discussions gain momentum. This came up during a high-level stakeholder engagement convened by Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, together with Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi that…
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma speaking at the inauguration of the Miraa Promotion Committee and the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) Management Committee on May 25, 2026. Photo Courtesy
Meru youth benefit as Shofco disburses Ksh30 million business loans
Hundreds of young entrepreneurs from Meru County have benefited from loans worth Ksh30 million disbursed by a non-governmental organisation through its SACCO arm. Governor Isaac Mutuma praised the initiatives, reaffirming the county government’s commitment to collaborating with non-governmental organisations that support youth empowerment. He made the remarks as young entrepreneurs in Meru County received loans…
Chairman of the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK)-McCloud Malonza-Photo|Courtesy
Cooperative leaders propose advisory council to strengthen governance and policy engagement
Leaders in Kenya’s cooperative movement are considering the establishment of an Economy Advisory Council of Chairpersons to enhance governance, coordination and policy engagement across the sector. The proposal was tabled during a two‑day meeting convened by the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK), which brought together chairpersons and vice‑chairpersons from savings and credit cooperatives (Saccos), as…
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Macadamia farmers reject push to join Cooperatives, cite past losses and falling prices
A section of macadamia farmers and traders under the Nuts Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK) has opposed a government proposal requiring farmers to join cooperative societies, warning that the move could expose growers to financial risks reminiscent of past failures. Speaking during a meeting in Sagana that brought together traders and farmers from seven counties…
Nut Traders Association of Kenya Chairman Johnson Kihara speaking during a previous event-Photo|Courtesy
Macadamia traders accuse government of neglect as farmers count losses
Macadamia traders under the Nuts Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK) have accused the government of neglecting farmers, warning that restrictive regulations are worsening losses and exposing growers to exploitation by middlemen. Led by Chairman Johnson Kihara, the traders faulted Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and leaders from the Mt Kenya region for failing to address…
Residents of Taita Taveta County during Finance Bill public participation forum, Photo Courtesy
Scale down tax on digital transactions and phones to support small businesses, MPs urged
Residents of Taita Taveta County have called on the National Assembly to scale down proposed taxes on digital transactions and mobile phones, warning that the Finance Bill, 2026, could stifle innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth employment in the digital economy. Led by representatives from the National Youth Council (NYC) Taita Taveta chapter, the residents who were…
