Mwala ESP market 60pc complete, set for September
Mwala’s Ksh76.2 million market is 60 per cent complete. The facility is expected to open by late September for 1,600 traders. Cold rooms and an ICT hub will support small businesses. Small-scale traders in Mwala, Machakos County, are set to benefit from improved trading facilities following progress on the construction of the Ksh76.2 million Mwala…
Fresh avocado ready for export./ Courtesy
Kenya’s fresh produce exports at risk from JKIA strike
Fresh produce exporters warn the JKIA go slow could spoil shipments and cost farmers. Delays threaten Kenya’s reputation among international buyers. Industry leaders are urging a swift resolution to protect export markets. Kenya’s fresh produce sector has raised the alarm over the ongoing aviation workers’ go-slow at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), warning that the…
Kilifi Deputy Governor Florence Chibule (left) with Polish Investment and Trade Agency Nairobi Bureau representative during a meeting to explore investment opportunities in Kilifi County./ Courtesy
Kilifi taps Polish investors to boost dairy co-ops, MSMEs
Kilifi is seeking Polish investment across key sectors of its economy. Talks explored opportunities in agriculture, solar energy and the blue economy. Partnerships could boost MSMEs, youth skills and employment opportunities. Kilifi County is seeking to deepen investment partnerships with Polish businesses as it explores opportunities to expand key sectors of the local economy and…
More than 8,000 Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) staff members are set to enjoy a 14% wage increase following the signing of an updated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU)/ EPK
EPK workers get 14pc pay rise under CBA
More than 8,000 EPK workers will receive a phased 14 per cent pay rise. The first increase has been backdated to January 2026. The deal comes as tea producers face rising production costs and market pressure. Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) has agreed to raise wages for more than 8,000 employees by a combined 14 per…
KRA links eTIMS with IFMIS for government supplier invoices
Government suppliers must now meet eTIMS requirements before seeking payment. KRA will electronically validate supplier invoices submitted through IFMIS. The integration aims to improve tax compliance and transparency in government payments. Government suppliers in Kenya will now have to ensure their invoices meet Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) eTIMS requirements before they can be submitted for…
delegates during the two-day training programme focused on strengthening leadership and governance./ Courtesy
Univision DT Sacco trains delegates on governance and leadership
Univision DT Sacco has brought together its delegates for a two-day training programme focused on strengthening leadership, governance and accountability within the society. Held on August 28 and 29, 2026, the training provided delegates with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of their roles while engaging in discussions on the Sacco’s strategic direction and future….
Momul Tea Factory bags in a warehouse./ Courtesy
New US sanctions on Iran threaten Kenya’s tea exports
New US sanctions on Iran could disrupt Kenya’s tea trade. Shipping disruptions have already left millions of kilos of tea stranded. Exporters face mounting losses as a key Middle East market comes under pressure. Kenya’s trade ties with Iran are facing fresh strain after Washington widened its sanctions regime against Tehran, a shift that leaves…
Cosmopolitan DT Sacco staff present John Ngari with sheep during his retirement celebration, marking the end of his 36 year career with the Sacco. photo/courtesy
Cosmopolitan DT Sacco bids farewell to John Ngari after 36 years
Cosmopolitan DT Sacco (Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation) has celebrated the retirement of John Ngari, marking the end of a 36-year career with the Sacco. The retirement celebration brought together the Sacco’s Board of Directors and staff from its various branches at Flamingo Resort & Spa, where colleagues honoured Ngari for his longstanding contribution to…
Farmers turn surplus potatoes into soap for extra income
Farmers can turn damaged potatoes into soap instead of losing them to waste. Potato soap sells for about Ksh200, creating a new income stream. KALRO is offering training on potato value addition. Potato farmers and young entrepreneurs are being encouraged to turn surplus and damaged potatoes into soap as part of efforts to reduce post-harvest…
Uasin Gishu opens trader applications for five new markets
Traders can now apply for spaces in five new Uasin Gishu markets. Applications close on September 14, with allocation subject to eligibility. The markets aim to provide safer and more organised trading spaces. The Uasin Gishu County Government has opened applications for traders seeking spaces in five markets, as part of efforts to provide more…
