KUSCCO borrowers must keep repaying loans, liquidator says
KUSCCO borrowers have been directed to continue servicing their loans as the liquidation process proceeds. The liquidator has invited creditors to submit formal claims for outstanding debts. Creditors who delay verifying their claims risk missing out on payments made before verification. Borrowers of the struggling Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) must keep…
Industrial sugar duty hike lands in court as KAM objects
Manufacturers have challenged a sharp increase in industrial sugar excise duty at the High Court. KAM warns the higher levy could raise production costs, threaten jobs and weaken regional competitiveness. The court has directed respondents to file replies as the legal challenge proceeds. Kenyan manufacturers have taken the government to court over a sharp rise…
President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.
Ruto orders tea value addition plant at Mombasa port
President Ruto orders a tea value addition plant at Mombasa port to boost farmers’ earnings. The government sets aside Ksh850 million to modernise underperforming tea factories. Farmers are urged to demand accountability over wide disparities in tea bonus payments. President William Ruto has ordered the construction of a large tea value addition plant at the…
Cooperatives Bill talks seek to settle national, county powers row
Parliament has opened fresh talks to resolve disputes over the Cooperatives Bill, 2024. The mediation committee is seeking agreement on regulatory powers between national and county governments. The proposed law aims to establish clearer rules for cooperative societies and strengthen sector oversight. Kenya’s cooperative sector could soon have a clearer division of regulatory powers between…
Participants during the Agriculture Summit 2026 in Nairobi./ courtesy
Kisii Sacco members attend national agriculture summit
Kisii Sacco leaders and youth members attend a national agriculture summit to learn new farming and business strategies. Deputy Governor Elijah Obebo urges the delegation to share lessons and build investment networks back home. Gusii Youth Bunge Sacco seeks new opportunities to expand its reach and support youth-led agribusiness. Kisii Youth Bunge Sacco chairman Dr….
President William Ruto addresses farmers and other stakeholders during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi.
President Ruto: Kenya is now Africa’s largest milk producer
President William Ruto says Kenya has overtaken other African countries in milk production following gains in agricultural productivity. The Government has pledged billions of shillings to settle outstanding debts owed to dairy, coffee and sugar sector players. Rising food imports remain a concern as the Government plans to expand irrigation and strengthen domestic food production….
Bags of uncustomed sugar seized by the Kenya Revenue Authority during enforcement operations in Lodwar, Turkana County./ courtesy
KRA seizes 46 tonnes of uncustomed sugar in Lodwar, Kakamega
KRA has intensified its crackdown on suspected sugar smuggling following interceptions in Turkana and Kakamega counties. Multiple enforcement operations have exposed consignments allegedly moved without the required customs procedures. The tax authority has warned traders and transporters of penalties for handling uncustomed goods. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized about 46 tonnes of uncustomed…
SASRA warns public against fake Sacco entities, bars crypto
SASRA has issued a fresh warning over unlicensed entities targeting Kenyans with promises of high returns. Employers and service providers are being urged to stop enabling fraudulent outfits posing as Saccos. The regulator has maintained restrictions on crypto investments as new rules for virtual assets take shape. Kenyans have been told to avoid unlicensed outfits…
Nairobi coffee sale opens new season with Sh801 million in sales
The first Nairobi coffee auction of the 2026/27 season raised 801 million Kenya shillings (Ksh), with Meru lots and one dominant buyer setting the pace. Trading at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) began on October 6. In total, 17,084 bags weighing 1,056,615 kg were sold for $6,196,682. Fourteen marketing agents brought 1,045 lots to the…
President William Ruto, Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and other leaders during the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy
Dairy farmers urged to tap government reforms to earn more
Dairy farmers are being urged to take advantage of government reforms to improve production and earnings. New investments in infrastructure and technology could create fresh opportunities for dairy households. The Kenya Dairy Board is stepping up efforts to strengthen milk quality, farmer training and market access. Kenyan dairy farmers are being urged to use new…
