Tower Sacco launches mobile app for iOS users
Tower Sacco has launched Tower SACCO App for iOS users, which is now available for download on the App Store, giving members convenient access to their accounts wherever they are. The Tower App allows users to check their FOSA balance for free, with the figure displayed instantly at the top of the app. Members can…
Macadamia earnings rise 73pc as output, acreage expand
Kenya’s macadamia production value rose 73 per cent to Ksh8.6 billion in 2025. Output increased to 53,968 tonnes as macadamia acreage expanded by 849 hectares. Government is targeting India as a new export market to diversify Kenya’s macadamia trade Kenya’s macadamia industry recorded a sharp rise in the value of production last year, as higher…
NGEC Chairperson Rehema Jaldesa speaking at the International Youth Day 2026 on August 12.- Photo/courtesy
NGEC urges youth to join cooperatives for capital access
NGEC has urged greater youth participation in Kenya’s economy, with Saccos seen as a key source of savings and credit. Youth businesses still face limited capital, markets and procurement opportunities. The commission called for stronger implementation of youth empowerment programmes and policies. National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has renewed calls for young Kenyans to…
ACK Imani Talent Sacco seeks business development manager
ACK Imani Talent NWDT Sacco is hiring a business development manager to grow its loan and deposit portfolios. Applicants need at least five years’ experience in banking, microfinance or a regulated Sacco, plus a relevant degree. Applications close on September 5, 2026, with the position based in the Sacco’s Nakuru area operations. ACK Imani Talent…
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime signing a dummy cheque issued to Taita Taveta Banana (TATABA) FCS Limited.- Photo/courtesy
Taita Taveta governor hands Sh29.9m to dairy, banana co-ops
Three Taita Taveta cooperatives receive Ksh29.9 million to boost dairy and banana value chains. Tagho Dairy gets Ksh14.9 million, Taita Taveta Banana Ksh8.6 million and Mwafugha Dairy Ksh5.81 million. Governor Andrew Mwadime urges farmers to embrace cooperatives and value addition. Three farmer cooperatives in Taita Taveta County have received Ksh 29.9 million to boost dairy…
Vision 2060: Kenya must learn from Vision 2030 first
Ashford Kimani argues that Kenya’s proposed Vision 2060 should begin with an honest assessment of the successes and failures of Vision 2030. Kimani says the new vision must prioritise job creation, affordable public services, inclusive growth and improved household incomes rather than focusing mainly on infrastructure projects. He calls for stronger implementation, accountability, meaningful public…
Coffee prices rise to Sh45, 730 per bag at NCE auction
Coffee farmers earned Ksh1.168 billion from 21,223 bags sold at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, with prices averaging Ksh45,730 per bag. Karii factory recorded the highest Grade AA price at Ksh55,289 per bag, up from Ksh52,964 last week. Since October 1, 637,444 bags have been traded, earning farmers more than Ksh38.3 billion. Coffee farmers earned Ksh…
Palm oil project worth Sh15B set for Lamu County
Lamu is set to host a Ksh15 billion palm oil project backed by CPF Group and Witu Nyongoro Ranch. The project is expected to create jobs and business opportunities in production, processing, logistics and value addition. Palm trees are expected to mature within three to five years, supporting long term economic activity in the region….
Kenya to import one million bags of maize amid shortage
Kenya faces a projected maize shortfall of 5.4 million bags by the end of September, prompting plans to import one million bags for strategic reserves. Drought in the North Rift is threatening maize production as crops dry up amid inadequate rainfall. The supply gap could push maize prices higher, with a 90 kilogramme bag currently…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti flanked by members of her cabinet address the Press outside her office on Wednesday, August 12,2026.- Photo/courtesy
Wavinya calls for dialogue with MCAs over budget stalemate
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called for dialogue with Machakos MCAs to resolve the stalemate over the 2026/27 county budget. The assembly has approved a vote on account allowing the county executive to withdraw 50 per cent of the budget as the impasse continues. Wavinya disputed claims over pending bills and budget allocations, saying Ksh4.6 billion…
