Kileleshwa residents ask Senate to reject development policy
KIWANA has asked Senator Edwin Sifuna to reject the Nairobi County Development Policy 2026 and table its petition in the Senate. Residents say the policy lacks adequate public participation and could encourage unchecked high rise developments. The association wants sustainable development guided by proper planning and public consultation. The Kileleshwa Ward Neighbourhood Association (KIWANA) has…
West Kenya Sugar Company Chairman Jaswant Singh Rai (right) appearing before lawmakers alongside legal and business representatives.
Sugar millers push for tighter controls on raw sugar imports
Sugar millers want tighter controls on raw sugar imports to protect local producers. They urged enforcement of the Sugar Act, 2024 and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) rules to stop raw sugar reaching consumers. They warned excess imports are hurting local millers, jobs and tax revenue. Sugar industry stakeholders have urged the national government to regulate…
Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale 34 raises Ksh 994 million
Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale 34 earned KSh994 million after selling 18,089 bags of coffee at an average USD 344 per 50kg bag. New KPCU led brokers by volume, while Meru County Coffee Marketing Agency posted the highest average price. Ngugu ini AA topped the sale at USD 410 per 50kg. C.Dormans SEZ Ltd was the…
KUSCCO ordered to refund Ksh489 million to Mhasibu Sacco
The Co-operative Tribunal has ordered KUSCCO to refund nearly Ksh489 million to Mhasibu DT Sacco over a matured fixed deposit and savings account. The tribunal ruled that KUSCCO must honour its contractual obligations despite its financial challenges and restructuring. The decision could influence similar recovery claims by other Saccos seeking to recover funds tied up…
George Ombado, the Executive Director of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has been re-elected for the second term. Photo/courtesy
Ombado re-elected ACCOSCA Executive Director for second term
George Ombado has been re-elected ACCOSCA Executive Director for a second three year term. CAK said the re election reflects confidence in his leadership of Africa’s cooperative sector. Ombado will continue leading efforts to expand financial inclusion through Saccos across Africa. George Ombado has been re-elected Executive Director of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings…
The newly launched Sacco by the clergy dubbed "Maendeleo Ya Jamii Sacco'' in remote area of Meru County to cater for the small scale traders. Photo/courtesy
Meru clergy launch new Sacco for small-scale traders
Meru clergy launched Maendeleo Ya Jamii Sacco to support small traders, farmers and low income earners with affordable loans and savings. Members pay Ksh500 to register, buy shares from Ksh1,000 and can access loans from Ksh2,000. Leaders urged residents to save, invest and join the Sacco to grow their businesses. Residents of Ruiri-Rwarera ward in…
Poultry producers seek measures to curb rising foreign competition
PFAK requested government safeguards to shield local farmers from large Chinese-owned poultry operations. Local producers warned they cannot compete with foreign investors using massive capital and advanced technology. The association urged government intervention through protective policies, affordable credit, and value chain support. The Poultry Farmers Association of Kenya (PFAK) has called on the government to…
Narok farmers demand increase in wheat and maize prices
Narok wheat and maize farmers demand government intervention as high fuel and input costs threaten production Growers want a fixed price of Ksh 6,000 per 90kg bag of wheat while tractor tilling costs jump to Ksh 2,500 per acre Farmers urge the government to ensure access to Ksh 1,800 subsidized DAP fertilizer and guaranteed minimum…
Kenya assembles top scholars to draft post-Vision 2030 roadmap
President Ruto assembled a team of top scholars to draft Kenya’s post-Vision 2030 development plan beyond political election cycles. The blueprint focuses on driving industrial expansion, creating jobs for youth, and advancing digital economic growth. Success relies on strong governance, public participation, and realistic timelines to bridge past implementation gaps. Kenya is preparing to enter…
Ruto unveils Sharia-compliant financing for Affordable Housing Programme
President William Ruto said the Affordable Housing Programme now offers Sharia compliant financing, allowing Muslim Kenyans to buy homes without interest. Ruto said the option was introduced under the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, to make the programme more inclusive and address low uptake among Muslims. The President said affordable housing projects are being rolled out…
