Two Saccos under liquidation as creditors get 60 days to claim
Two co-operative societies have been placed under liquidation in a move affecting creditors and members. Creditors have been given 60 days to submit outstanding claims and supporting documents. The appointed liquidator is expected to complete the winding-up process within one year, subject to verification of claims and assets. Two cooperative societies have been placed under…
Agriculture PS Kiprono Rono presents an award to a winner during the Tea Classes Competition in Nairobi. PHOTO| Courtesy
KTDA, Eastern Produce lead Kenya tea classes awards
KTDA and Eastern Produce factories lead the winners at the Tea Classes Competition in Nairobi. Specialty tea varieties also feature prominently, with several factories recognised across different categories. Industry leaders call for stronger farm and processing standards to keep Kenyan tea competitive in global markets. Factories under Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) and Eastern Produce…
Livestock Bill proposes new fund, regulator and leather body
The Livestock Bill 2026 proposes a new fund to finance sector development, disaster response and price stabilisation. The proposed law would establish new bodies to oversee disease control, animal genetics, livestock marketing and leather development. The Bill also seeks to strengthen livestock research, commercial beekeeping and training in animal resources. A new Bill before Parliament…
Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi ( l), Sheria Sacco Society Ltd Chairperson Philomena Mwilu and other leaders during the 2026 SACCA Congress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.-Photo| Courtesy
PS Kilemi joins cooperative leaders at SACCA Congress
Cooperatives PS Patrick Kilemi joins African cooperative leaders at the 2026 SACCA Congress in Tanzania. Delegates call on Saccos to expand access to affordable loans and strengthen services for members. The congress focuses on trust, digital innovation, governance and partnerships to boost Sacco sustainability across Africa. Principal Secretary (PS) for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi has joined…
Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono addresses tea factory managers and industry stakeholders during a performance review meeting on October 13, 2026. PHOTO| courtesy
Tea factories in Rift Valley warned over poor performance
Four Rift Valley tea factories face possible management changes and prosecution over poor performance. The government has issued corrective targets and deadlines to improve efficiency and increase farmers’ earnings. Officials warn that corruption and mismanagement will attract criminal proceedings as scrutiny of factory operations intensifies. Four tea factories in the western Rift Valley face possible…
Meru, Tharaka Nithi tea farmers demand levy scrapping
Meru tea farmers demand scrapping of the 0.8 per cent levy following disappointing bonus payouts. Bonus rates varied widely across factories, with Michiimikuru recording one of the region’s lowest payments. Farmers and leaders blame rising regulatory costs and shipping expenses for shrinking earnings, urging tax relief and new markets. Tea farmers in Meru and Tharaka…
Representatives from Tower Sacco and four partner organisations after talks on financial and economic empowerment./ courtesy
Tower Sacco hosts four organisations in empowerment talks
Tower Sacco has hosted four organisations at its headquarters for discussions on potential collaboration around financial and economic empowerment. The delegation brought together representatives from the Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT), East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA), NCBA CLUSA International and Women’s Empowerment Link (WEL). Tower Sacco Chief Executive Officer Patrick Njenga received the…
Nairobi coffee auction fetches Sh695 million in Sale 2
Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) sold 15,072 bags on October 13, 2026, earning Ksh695 million as buyers cleared almost every lot offered. Sale 2 of the 2026/2027 season brought 958 lots from 15 marketing agents to the floor. Together they weighed 932,861 kg. Gross value reached US$5.35 million, and the average price settled at US$287 for…
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, the newly elected Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson.-/ courtesy
Njuki vows to defend devolution, push county funding to Sh500bn
Njuki pledges to defend devolution against political interference as he takes over leadership of the Council of Governors. He plans to push for Ksh500 billion in county funding and strengthen engagement with Parliament. Njuki vows to pursue stalled development projects and improve funding to support service delivery across the 47 counties. Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi…
Mulembe Youth Boda transport Sacco members being issued with a certificate of approval.
Kakamega boda boda Sacco launched to boost riders’ savings
Kakamega boda boda riders have formed a Sacco to strengthen savings and improve their livelihoods. The initiative follows training on road safety, financial literacy and the benefits of collective savings. The Sacco plans to help members access loans, acquire motorcycles and property, and create jobs for young people. Boda boda riders in Kakamega County have…
