Antony Kinoti Mugambi, the pioneer dragon fruit farmer in Africa and Kenya shows off a sample of sliced dragon fruit and sections of the thriving farm in the remote area of Mwangathia ward, Central Imenti constituency in Meru County. PHOTO| courtesy
Meet Kenya’s pioneer dragon fruit farmer transforming Meru
Meru farmer turns a rocky landscape into a thriving dragon fruit farm Mugambi develops a patented dragon fruit variety after years of research Farmer urges Kenyans to embrace dragon fruit farming as demand rises Antony Kinoti Mugambi, Africa’s pioneer dragon fruit farmer, has become the talk of the town after deliberately and resiliently transforming a…
Senator Issac Mwaura Speaking during the stakeholders breakfast meeting in Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Nairobi.- PHOTO| courtesy
Uwezo Fund CEO calls for partnerships to aid persons with disabilities
Uwezo Fund calls for stronger partnerships to support persons with disabilities Stakeholders push for improved access to finance and economic opportunities Meeting highlights the need to turn inclusion policies into practical action Uwezo Fund Chief Executive Officer Peter Lengapiani has called for stronger partnerships among government, the private sector and development partners to expand access…
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Uganda plans Eldoret-Kampala pipeline to boost fuel security
Uganda plans a new pipeline linking Eldoret to Kampala New storage terminal will expand Uganda’s fuel reserves Pipeline forms part of wider plans to strengthen fuel security Uganda is stepping up efforts to strengthen its fuel security with plans for a petroleum products pipeline linking Eldoret in Kenya to Kampala, even as the country deepens…
Kenya National Police DT Sacco officials during a financial literacy and awareness session at the National Police Service Commission. PHOTO| courtesy
Kenya National Police DT Sacco targets more NPSC staff
Kenya National Police DT Sacco is seeking to grow its membership among employees of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) following a financial literacy and awareness session held at the commission. The Sacco team engaged NPSC staff on financial management, savings, borrowing, and its products and services during the session held on Wednesday. NPSC Chief…
Dr Ronald Inyangala displaying a letter from the Kenya sugar board election committee allowing him to vie for the Upper Western region KSB director position which it's elections was to be held on 5th September 2026 but was later suspended following a court order. PHOTO| Wakhungu Andaje
Sugar farmers await KSB election date amid court battle over board seats
Sugar farmers await clarity on delayed Kenya Sugar Board elections Farmers reject a proposal for Parliament to appoint board directors Upper Western farmers rally behind their preferred candidate for the seat Kenya’s sugar farmers are eagerly awaiting an election date for their preferred director as the High Court prepares to determine consolidated cases challenging the…
Enos Njeru speaks in a high profile tea meeting in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy
Kagwe, Njeru push for stronger tea sector partnerships
Tea stakeholders call for stronger partnerships to transform the sector Kagwe urges measures to boost value addition and continental tea trade KTDA pushes collaboration on markets, technology and climate resilience Kenya’s tea stakeholders have called for stronger partnerships to fast-track the sector’s transformation for 700,000 farmers. Key officials said most of the tea in the…
Centre for Rural Justice chairperson Mwenda Murerwa speaks during a press briefing where the organisation opposed the relocation of Gakoromone traders near a sewage facility.- PHOTO| Courtesy
Gakoromone traders, rights group oppose sewage relocation
Gakoromone traders oppose relocation to a site near sewage facilities Rights groups and residents raise health and environmental concerns Traders call for faster action on the delayed sewage relocation project A section of leaders, activists, traders and residents have opposed Gakoromone market’s relocation, citing health and environmental risks. The traders were moved near a sewerage…
Twiga Foods enters administration, renamed Templar Field
Twiga Foods faces a major change after financial difficulties A new process will determine the company’s next steps The Nairobi-based startup’s business operations date back to 2014 Twiga Foods Limited has been placed under administration after a financial crisis, and has changed its name to Templar Field Limited. Mohamed A. Mohamed of Maawiy Financial Advisory…
PS for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni and Head of Regional Office for Eastern Africa at the European Investment Bank (EIB), Edward Claessen, after talks on expanding affordable credit access for Kenyan MSMEs. PHOTO| Courtesy
EIB, MSEA explore affordable credit access for Kenyan MSMEs
Government explores new ways to improve MSME financing Talks focus on making credit more affordable for businesses Stakeholders seek financing options that support business growth Kenyan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) could gain greater access to affordable credit following talks between the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and the European Investment Bank (EIB)…
Butali sugar millers management led by the Managing director Sanjay Patel (middle in light blue shirt) during the parliamentary committee on trade industrialization and cooperatives visit to collect views on sugar industry.- PHOTO| courtesy
Control industrial sugar imports, miller urges government
Sugar stakeholders raise concerns over gaps in sector regulation Millers and farmers call for action on industry challenges Parliamentary committee gathers views from sugar-growing regions Delays in constituting and operationalising the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) directorate have contributed to imported industrial sugar finding its way to retail consumers, stakeholders say. Gaps in policy governing the…
