Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Alliance of Kenya CEO Samuel Karanja at a previous presser.
Traders plan August 28 shutdown over rising costs
Traders plan nationwide shutdown over rising business costs Higher customs values spark fresh concerns among importers SMEs demand predictable taxes and fairer business conditions Kenya’s small traders are stepping up their fight against rising taxes and import costs, with traders planning a nationwide business shutdown and demonstrations on August 28 under the banner “Businesses Under…
Govt readies for heavy rains that could hit 1.5m people
Kenya prepares for heavy OND rains affecting up to 1.5 million people Government plans evacuation centres, supplies and rescue operations Counties at risk of floods and landslides placed under close watch Kenya has intensified preparations for potentially heavy October, November and December (OND) rains, with authorities warning that up to 1.5 million people could be…
Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya
Oparanya urges Migori coffee farmers to sell locally
Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya has told Migori coffee farmers to stop selling produce across county borders and tap the local market instead for better returns. Oparanya made the call while speaking in Suna West sub-county during an empowerment programme organised for local farmers. He said many Migori growers have been ferrying their coffee to neighbouring…
Ruto orders new payroll system by November 2026
Ruto orders new government payment system by November Payroll reforms target irregular payments and weak controls Government plans tighter payroll verification and cybersecurity President William Ruto has directed the government to establish and roll out a new government payment system by November 2026. The directive signals a major overhaul of how public funds, salaries and…
Stima Sacco, Stanbic Bank win refinancing efficiency awards
Stima Sacco Society Limited and Stanbic Bank Kenya have won the Refinancing Efficiency Champion category at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026, recognised for their effective use of refinancing solutions to strengthen liquidity and expand access to affordable, long-term home financing. Stima Sacco took the Sacco division of the award, a milestone that reflects the…
Qona Sacco wins top affordable home loan award in Kenya
Qona Sacco has added a major recognition to its home ownership drive after emerging as the Affordable Home Loan Champion in the Sacco category at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026. The award puts the spotlight on Qona’s role in expanding access to home financing as more Kenyans look for affordable ways to build or…
KUSCCO set for restructuring as government moves to overhaul union
KUSCCO set for rebranding as KEFESCO under restructuring plan Government moves to address union’s financial crisis Shareholders to discuss KUSCCO’s future on August 28 The Government is planning to rename the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) to the Kenya Federation of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KEFESCO) as part of efforts to restructure…
Tea farmers defy national strike as they proceed with daily chores
Mt Kenya tea farmers continue plucking despite planned strike Farmers demand clarity on factory loans and sector finances KTDA says factories reported normal tea harvesting operations Tea farmers in the Mt Kenya region proceeded with plucking their green leaf, ignoring the planned countrywide presentation of a petition castigating unexplained loans. The farmers said the matter…
Makueni equips 3 youth groups to boost SMEs and incomes
Makueni equips three youth groups to grow businesses Groups receive equipment to boost income generating activities County urges more youth to join community groups Three community groups in Mtito Andei have received business equipment from the Makueni County Government to support income-generating activities and strengthen small enterprises. The groups received the equipment under the Department…
KAM trains manufacturers on modern warehousing, logistics
KAM trains businesses on modern warehousing and logistics Gemba training focuses on efficiency and technology Firms urged to build resilient supply chains The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has stepped up efforts to strengthen supply chain efficiency through practical training on modern warehousing, inventory and logistics management. KAM conducted a Gemba-based training at Mitchell Cotts…
