Market stalls destroyed by fire at Machakos Mitumba Market, where more than 250 traders lost their businesses in the blaze. Photo/Stephen Muthini
Machakos County government hands over Sh12.5 million to fire victims as market rebuild begins
Machakos County gave Ksh12.5 million to over 250 traders affected by the Mitumba Market fire, with each receiving Ksh50,000 to restart their businesses. Reconstruction of the market has begun, with the county promising modern stalls and a space for every affected trader. More than 250 traders left counting losses after a fierce fire razed the…
Why Parliament must safeguard member-owned SACCOs
Xavier Lugaga urges Parliament to ensure the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 strengthens governance without undermining member ownership and democratic control of SACCOs. A movement built by its members When Kenya’s economic history is written, the cooperative movement will earn a special chapter. Few institutions have empowered ordinary wananchi like Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies…
The National Assembly during a previous session-Photo|National Assembly KE
National Assembly dismisses misinformation on Sacco Amendment Bill, says legislation still open for public input
The National Assembly has dismissed what it called widespread misinformation surrounding the proposed Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, saying claims that the legislation would create a government controlled “super Sacco” or hand the President power over Sacco leadership are false. In a public statement, the Assembly said the Bill, which seeks to amend the Sacco…
PS, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga (R) together with Kisumu Governor Any'ang Nyong'o (L) during the launch of Baby Pendo Botanical Park in Kisumu. Photo/Courtesy
World Bank injects Sh42B into urban projects as Kisumu launches Sh306M transit upgrades
The World Bank, through the second phase of the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II), has committed Ksh42 billion ($350 million) to the Government of Kenya to strengthen the capacities of 79 cities and municipalities across the country. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga Mwaura announced that the program, which commenced in…
CS for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya (C) and PS for the State Department for MSME Development Susan Mang'eni (L) while attending NYOTA disbursement ceremony in West Pokot. Photo/Courtesy
Massive turnout in West Pokot as CS Oparanya launches NYOTA fund drive
As early as 7:00 a.m. the road leading to the famous West Pokot County Showground in Kapenguria was busy as youth streamed to the venue of the NYOTA Fund Disbursement. By 11:00 a.m. the showground was full to capacity as Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya…
KRA falls short of 2025/2026 revenue target despite double-digit growth
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) missed its revenue collection target for the 2025/2026 financial year, falling short by KSh 124 billion. The taxman collected KSh 2.844 trillion against a target of KSh 2.968 trillion, a deficit of 4.2 percent. Despite the miss, the performance marks a 10.6 percent improvement over the 2024/2025 financial year, when…
Daniel Marube Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Photo/Courtesy
CAK reassures public over false infrastructure funding reports
CAK dismisses claims that the government plans to use Sacco savings to fund infrastructure projects. Cooperative apex body says the proposed Sacco law contains no provisions allowing members’ funds to be diverted to the National Infrastructure Fund. The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has refuted claims that the government plans to raid Sacco funds to…
President Ruto while launching the NYOTA tranche II at Ulinzi Sports Complex on July 10, 2026. photo/Courtesy
President Ruto announces 60,000 jobs as Lamu oil refinery project takes off
Ruto confirms Lamu oil refinery project expected to create about 60,000 youth jobs. Government to use Ksh350 billion National Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects. President William Ruto has announced thousands of new job opportunities for young Kenyans following the confirmation that a monumental oil refinery will be constructed in Lamu. Speaking on Friday,…
Key sectors push revenue to Sh2.8 trillion as KRA records strongest growth in recent years
KRA posts strong revenue growth: The Kenya Revenue Authority collected KSh2.844 trillion in FY 2025/2026, a 10.6 percent increase from the previous year, with manufacturing, energy, finance, ICT, and wholesale and retail sectors driving 62 percent of total revenue. Customs exceed target: Customs revenue grew 12.4 percent to KSh988.8 billion, surpassing its target, while exchequer…
Representatives hold up the newly executed MoU partnership agreement with the County Government of Kiambu. Photo/Courtesy
KIE, Kiambu County signs MoU to boost MSME growth and industrialization
KIE and Kiambu County signed an MoU to promote industrialization and support the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership aims to boost enterprise development, improve access to business support and create more economic opportunities for entrepreneurs in Kiambu. Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…
