Uasin Gishu engages traders ahead of market opening
Uasin Gishu has engaged traders ahead of the opening of the 64 Ultra Modern Market. Traders want a fair and transparent online stall allocation process. The market is expected to improve trading conditions when opened during Mashujaa Day. Uasin Gishu County has intensified engagement with traders ahead of the official opening and stall allocation at…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a meeting at Harambe House.- photo courtesy
Kindiki urges counties to fast-track industrial parks
Kindiki wants counties to speed up completion of industrial parks to drive value addition. He says all county allocations due up to August have been released. Counties have also been urged to prepare early for the expected El Nino rains. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged county governments to prioritise the completion of County Aggregation…
Proposed law seeks to create maize board to license millers
A proposed law seeks to establish a Maize Board of Kenya to regulate the maize value chain. The Bill would introduce licensing for millers and give counties greater roles in supporting farmers. New research, development and dispute resolution bodies are also proposed for the sector. A new Bill before the National Assembly seeks to create…
KRA raises cargo valuation threshold to Sh3.2m
KRA has raised the cargo valuation reference point from Ksh2.5 million to Ksh3.2 million. The new figure is a benchmark, not an automatic value for every container. KRA says the change targets under declaration while protecting compliant traders and government revenue. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has increased the minimum reference point for general containerised…
KTDA national chairman Enos Njeru.
KTDA dismisses claims tying factory loans to bonuses
KTDA chairman Enos Njeru rejects claims that factory loans are used to finance farmer bonuses. He says borrowing varies by factory and can fund machinery, operations and expansion. Njeru also called for patience as the DCI investigates the Ksh322 million fertiliser transaction. Tea factories that borrow money are not necessarily taking loans to finance bonuses…
Is AI adoption in SMEs bringing about measurable returns?
Kenyan SMEs are moving beyond AI adoption to focus on measurable business returns. AI is helping businesses cut costs, speed up operations and access specialised capabilities. SMEs that use AI effectively could gain an edge in productivity, competitiveness and growth. Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but the next…
Senate raises alarm over sale of unregistered, counterfeit pesticides
Senate raises concerns over the continued sale of counterfeit and unregistered pesticides. Senators want tougher enforcement and stronger monitoring of agro dealers nationwide. Committee calls for better farmer education and pesticide residue checks to protect consumers. The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has raised concerns over the continued sale of unregistered, expired…
Cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers' Co-operative Society.- photo/KNA
Teso North farmers to benefit from new cotton ginnery
A new cotton ginnery is being installed in Teso North to process farmers’ produce locally. The facility will produce lint, cotton seed oil and animal feed, creating new value addition opportunities. Farmers are being encouraged to increase cotton production to meet the ginnery’s processing capacity. The establishment of a new cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers’…
Amref Sacco to host member financial planning session
Amref Sacco is set to host a virtual financial planning session for members. The session will offer practical tips on managing money and making informed financial decisions. Members can join the Zoom session on August 27 from 7:30pm to 9pm. Amref Sacco is set to hold a virtual financial planning session for members as it…
John Githinji, Newfortis Sacco Chairman speaking to members during the 44th AGM
NewFortis Sacco amends bylaws to introduce delegates, agencies
NewFortis Sacco has amended its bylaws to introduce delegates, champions and agencies for the first time in its 50-year history, following member consultations across Nyeri, Nairobi, Kiambu, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Nakuru and the diaspora. Board chairman John Githinji Nduru said the changes will strengthen member representation and boost the Sacco’s reach as it looks to expand…
