President William Ruto (right) and Tea Board of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai (left) during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho. PHOTO| Courtesy
Ruto launches Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho
Ruto launches Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho. The SEZ is expected to boost tea processing, value addition and manufacturing. The project is projected to create more than 10,000 jobs for youth. Tea Board of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai joined President William Ruto on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as the Head of State…
MP demands answers on New KCC privatisation plans
Sigei seeks answers on New KCC privatisation plans and unpaid Sotik plant dues. He wants protection for farmers, workers and public assets. New KCC is among firms targeted under the revised privatisation framework. Sotik MP Francis Sigei has asked Parliament to explain plans to shift the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (New KCC) from state ownership…
KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru speaks during a past event. PHOTO| Courtesy
KTDA pushes for more local consumption of Kenyan tea
KTDA urges greater local consumption of value-added Kenyan tea. Public institutions asked to buy and serve local tea. Move aims to help farmers earn more through value addition. The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) is pushing for greater consumption of locally value-added Kenyan tea, a move aimed at helping farmers earn more from the crop….
African Swine Fever virus from an infected animal. PHOTO| Courtesy
African Swine Fever outbreak wipes out pigs in 7 counties
ASF outbreak spreads across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs. Kiambu has recorded more than 1,470 pig deaths since May. Government has intensified surveillance and controls on animal movement. The government has stepped up surveillance and disease control measures after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) spread across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs…
Principal Secretary for Co-operatives Patrick Kilemi speaks during an engagement with Okoa Vijana Initiative on youth participation in the co-operative sector. PHOTO| Courtesy
Co-operatives PS explores youth partnership with Okoa Vijana
State Department explores youth partnership with Okoa Vijana. Programme to support youth cooperatives and savings groups. Partnership targets skills, finance, markets and enterprise development. The State Department for Co-operatives is exploring a strategic partnership with Okoa Vijana Initiative to strengthen youth participation in Kenya’s cooperative movement. Principal Secretary for Co-operatives Patrick Kilemi said the discussions…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking at Kanyakine market, South Imenti constituency in Meru after inspecting road tarmacking of Kionyo-Kanyakine-Mitunguu and other government projects. PHOTO| Courtesy
Meru gets Ksh39 billion road plan to cut farmer costs
Meru gets Ksh39 billion road projects. Meru town to upgrade 17km of roads for Ksh3.7 billion. Farmers to get cheaper fertiliser and certified maize seed. Meru County is set to benefit from a major road construction programme costing Ksh39 billion, a move the national government says will open up rural areas and cut transport costs…
KRA in consultation with cargo consolidators on the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on consolidated cargo. PHOTO| Courtesy
KRA engages cargo consolidators on President Ruto directive
KRA has begun consultations on consolidated cargo rules. A technical team will oversee implementation of the directive. KRA will train cargo consolidators and small traders on tax compliance. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stepped up consultations with cargo consolidators on the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on consolidated cargo and measures to support…
Why Saccos must embrace technology to stay relevant
Saccos need technology to meet changing member expectations. Digital systems can improve convenience, transparency and efficiency. Saccos should balance innovation with security and human support. Technology is changing how people save, borrow, invest and manage their money. For Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (Saccos), embracing this change is no longer optional. It is now an…
Susan Mang’eni, PS for the State Department for MSME Development, speaks during the business empowerment event at Malava Primary School in Kakamega County. PHOTO| Courtesy
Over 100 groups in Malava get State business boost
Over 100 Malava groups received government business support. MSEA groups got equipment while Uwezo Fund groups received cheques. The programme targets jobs, business growth and better livelihoods. More than 100 groups in Malava have received government support to expand their businesses, in a move aimed at boosting production, creating jobs and improving livelihoods. The beneficiaries…
Kisumu County Governor Anyang' Nyong'o addresses residents during a past event. PHOTO| File
Kisumu rolls out policy to end roadside hawking
Kisumu is moving to end roadside hawking. Vendors will be assigned spaces in designated markets. The policy aims to support small businesses, women and youth. Kisumu City County Government has moved to end roadside hawking, requiring small-scale traders to operate instead from designated spaces within modern markets. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o announced the measure under the…
