National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah PHOTO| courtesy
Tea factory leadership abuse hurts farmers, says Ichung’wah
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has blamed abuse of office by tea factory leaders for uneven payouts to farmers across the sector. The Kikuyu Member of Parliament (MP) said poor leadership at the factory level is the biggest threat facing the tea industry. In his view, some factories are run by people who lack the skills…
West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin and other county leaders hold copies of the four laws signed to support agriculture, livestock trade and county revenue collection. PHOTO\ courtesy
West Pokot enacts four laws to support farmers and traders
West Pokot has introduced new laws targeting agricultural support, livestock trade and county revenue collection. Farmers are set to benefit from subsidy programmes and improved coordination across agricultural value chains. The county expects stronger livestock markets and improved revenue to support development and food security. West Pokot farmers and livestock traders are set to benefit…
KRA outlines tax amnesty payment plan steps before deadline
KRA has outlined steps for taxpayers seeking instalment arrangements under the tax amnesty programme. Taxpayers with different categories of outstanding liabilities have been given guidance on submitting applications. The approaching deadline puts pressure on taxpayers to review their obligations and regularise their accounts. Taxpayers with outstanding principal tax have until December 31, 2026, to act…
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Kenya braces for record maize imports as drought hits crops
Kenya faces a major maize shortfall after prolonged dry conditions damaged crops across key growing regions. Import needs are expected to surge as the country struggles to bridge the widening food supply gap. Rising food prices and uncertain weather patterns threaten to add pressure on household budgets. Kenyans could soon pay more for their staple…
ACA chairperson Nelson Ributhi
Counterfeit crackdown hits Nairobi as festive season nears
Nairobi leads the latest crackdown on counterfeit and illicit goods as authorities intensify nationwide enforcement. Fake alcohol, tobacco products and repackaged fertiliser are among the items targeted in the operations. Schools and farmers are also in focus as the authority moves to protect consumers ahead of the festive season. Nairobi has emerged as one of…
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Migori detectives seize 55 bags of subsidised fertiliser
Government-subsidised fertiliser clearly labelled “NOT FOR SALE” was being sold openly in Migori Township, leading to the arrest of three women and the seizure of 55 bags, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. The case began when members of the public alerted police to the illegal trade. Detectives from Suna East responded quickly…
Audit Advisory Board abolition wins Finance Committee nod
Lawmakers are backing changes to the administrative structure overseeing Kenya’s public audit office. The proposed reform has renewed debate over the Auditor-General’s independence and accountability. The bill must pass the remaining parliamentary stages before the proposed changes can become law. Kenya’s public finance watchdog is at the centre of a major legislative push to strengthen…
Kenyan President William Ruto (second right) walks alongside Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote (second left), Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto (far right), and a Dangote Group official (far left) during a tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. PHOTO| courtesy
Dangote Kenya refinery and KPC stake reshape fuel trade
Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery is set to reshape Kenya’s role in regional petroleum supply. The company’s investment in Kenya Pipeline Company could expand fuel distribution across East Africa. South Sudan is seeking stronger petroleum partnerships as regional investment opportunities grow. Kenya is fast becoming the centre of a regional fuel trade shake-up, as Nigeria’s Dangote…
President William Ruto hosting a meeting with stakeholders in the manufacturing industry./ courtesy
Kenya CEOs demand tax cuts, lower interest rates to ease costs
Business leaders are pushing for changes to ease mounting pressure on enterprises. Financing challenges and regulatory hurdles remain key concerns for firms seeking to expand. CEOs want more predictable policies to support investment and business growth. More than 600 chief executive officers of private sector companies in Kenya are calling on the government to cut…
SASRA Chief Executive Officer David Sandagi speaks during a past event./ courtesy
SACCO digital products rise 18pc as providers grow to 267
SACCOs increased their approved digital financial products from 345 in 2024 to 407 in 2025. The number of regulated SACCOs offering digital products grew from 236 to 267. SACCO agency networks expanded, with agents rising to 4,377 as more societies adopted agency banking services. Regulated savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) in Kenya continued to…
