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I&M Bank partners with Google to train Kenyan SMEs in AI and digital skills
Kenyan small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) are set to benefit from free Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills training through a new partnership between I&M Bank and Google, aimed at boosting competitiveness in an increasingly digital economy. The initiative will equip entrepreneurs with practical knowledge in AI tools, digital marketing, business strategy and leadership development,…
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Ambassador Mucheke calls for equal Africa–Netherlands partnerships in trade and climate cooperation
Kenya’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Halima Mucheke, has called for equal and sustainable partnerships between Africa and the Netherlands, stressing the need for investment models that prioritise shared prosperity and long‑term development. Speaking after a high‑level meeting with the Dutch Minister of Trade and the African Diplomatic Corps, Amb. Mucheke said discussions focused on strengthening…
Why Resilient Cyber security is key to Saccos’ business transformation
In a rapidly evolving digital business landscape, the financial sector the world over, including Savings and Credit Co-operative (SACCOs), faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities in equal measure. And with this digital transformation regime comes an increased risk of cyber threats and attacks. Indeed, cyber security is not merely an option for any cooperative formation, but…
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Mumias Sugar factory resumes operations, pledges prompt payments and fair treatment for all cane farmers
Mumias Sugar 2021 Limited has announced that its factory in Western Kenya is fully operational and ready to receive sugarcane from all farmers following the completion of a planned four-week annual maintenance period. The firm, operated by Sarrai Group under a lease arrangement, said the maintenance work has been concluded and the factory is now…
Cucumber plant in green house in Kiambu. Phoo by John Kamau
How cucumber farming if turning around fortunes for Kiambu farmers
Cucumber farming has become a highly lucrative venture for farmers in Kiambu County, offering a rapid return on investment due to the high demand in urban markets, hotels and supermarkets. Farmers say that cucumbers are slowly turning into green gold noting that they are generating high proceeds from the crop that has a short maturity…
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Kenya urged to build homegrown agriculture financing systems as donor aid shrinks
Kenya and other African nations are being pressed to rethink how they fund agriculture and food systems, amid shrinking donor support, global economic uncertainty, and intensifying climate risks. Experts warn that without stronger local financing structures, millions of farmers and small businesses could be left vulnerable. Speaking during the Financing Agri‑Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026…
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Bankers Association calls for PAYE cut as workers face growing tax pressure
The Kenya Bankers Association has raised concerns over the rising tax burden on Kenyan workers, arguing that salaried employees are currently paying higher income tax rates than companies. In a statement shared online on Monday, May 25, 2026, the association noted that Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax stands at up to 35 per cent,…
Bungoma residents during Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries stakeholders’ consultative forum. Photo Courtesy
Senate committee holds forum in Bungoma to address sugarcane sector challenges
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on Tuesday held a stakeholders’ consultative forum in Bungoma County to address persistent challenges facing the sugarcane subsector and explore ways of improving the livelihoods of farmers across the country. The forum, chaired by David Wakoli, brought together sugarcane farmers, farmers’ associations, representatives and management of…
Arnold Munene, Managing Director KUSCCO-Photo|Courtesy
KUSCCO submits Finance Bill 2026 proposals, warns of systemic risks in SACCO tax policy
The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co‑operatives (KUSCCO) has formally submitted the sector’s consolidated recommendations on the Finance Bill 2026/27 to the National Assembly, warning that poorly aligned tax measures could destabilise cooperative finance and burden households already grappling with rising living costs. At the heart of the submission is opposition to taxing internal…
Kipkelion East MP, Joseph Cherorot distributes coffee seedlings to farmers in Masambworik, Kipkelion East
Kericho farmers abandon maize, embrace coffee cultivation as profits decline
Kericho County is rapidly establishing itself as a key coffee-producing hub, driven by hundreds of farmers in Kipkelion East’s Masambworik area who are turning to coffee cultivation. The shift comes as many farmers abandon maize farming and other traditional cash crops. Over the years, these crops have seen declining returns driven by rising production costs,…
