KRA launches free tax education for women entrepreneurs
KRA launches free tax education for women entrepreneurs, chamas and community groups to boost tax compliance and financial management. Training will cover tax registration, filing returns, record keeping and statutory obligations for women led enterprises. Authority reminds chamas and non profits to meet tax obligations, noting that income from commercial activities may be taxable. Thousands…
Muzi Salama apartment development in Tilisi
IHS Kenya bets on middle-class demand with new Ksh1bn homes
IHS Kenya launches Ksh1bn housing project in Tilisi, adding 240 apartments targeting middle income homebuyers and investors. Apartments start from Ksh6.55m, with the development designed to meet EDGE green building certification standards. Developer targets 3,000 homes by 2030 as private investment helps address Kenya’s housing shortage. International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya has unveiled a Ksh1…
County Government Workers Union Chair Ms Ruth John (in red) and other union leaders address the Press outside Machakos County Assembly gate where they held a demo to demand for the passage of 2026/2027 Budget on Monday, August 3,2026. Photo/Stephen Muthini.
Machakos County workers protest over delayed 2026/27 budget
Machakos county workers protest over delays in passing the 2026/27 budget, saying it has disrupted salaries and services. Union leaders say staff are struggling to access bank loans and meet basic expenses as the budget remains pending. Workers threaten to protest at MCAs’ homes if the County Assembly fails to approve the budget by Tuesday….
Ports sacco delegates follow proceedings.
Ports Sacco opens Malaba branch to boost savings culture
Ports Sacco opens Malaba branch to expand financial services and promote a savings culture in Busia County. Branch attracts 800 members shortly after launch, with leaders targeting 5,000 as cooperative savings gain traction. Sacco surpasses Ksh12bn in assets and offers loans, competitive dividends and insurance to support members’ financial growth Teso North Member of Parliament…
President William Ruto speaking at the ACK Church in Moiben, Uasin Gishu County,
on Sunday, August 3. Photo/courtesy
Ruto pledges fertiliser price cut to boost food production
President William Ruto pledged to reduce fertiliser and seed prices from next year to encourage farmers to increase food production. Farmers were urged to take advantage of the expected short rains after failed rains caused widespread crop losses and reduced harvests. The government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium sized dams and 1,000…
Kimisitu Sacco launches affordable mortgage loans for members
Kimisitu DT Sacco has partnered with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) to launch an affordable mortgage product for members. It offers long term mortgage financing designed to help members move from renting to owning homes, through flexible and affordable terms. Under the arrangement, eligible members can access mortgage loans of up to Ksh 10.5…
SMEs urged to invest in staff training to curb unemployment
SMEs urged to invest in staff training to tackle unemployment Workforce development seen as key to creating jobs and boosting productivity Employers urged to improve working conditions and career growth Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to help tackle Kenya’s unemployment crisis by investing in staff training, mentorship and career development, rather…
Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga at the conclusion of a two day tour of Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties. Photo/courtesy
Government defends Affordable Housing plan as 8,807 units complete
Affordable housing: Government says 8,807 units are complete, with 198,726 under construction. Student housing: 37,347 units are being built to accommodate over 130,000 learners. Nandi projects: 24 projects worth Sh15.7 billion are underway, including housing, hostels and markets. The government has defended the progress of the Affordable Housing Programme, saying thousands of housing units have…
Farmers affiliated to Gatuura Horticulture Cooperative Society receiving certification certificate from Trademark Africa CEO Joyce Wambui Gema.
Kandara farmers earn certification to export avocados, mangoes
Farmers in Gatuura, Murang’a, have received certification to export avocados, mangoes and other horticultural produce to international markets. Farmers said the certification process required soil and water testing, farm inspections, documentation and audits, with some dropping out due to its complexity. Trademark Africa said 22 more farmer groups in Murang’a are pursuing certification, while farmers…
Bill seeks faster loan recovery for affordable housing
Affordable housing bill proposes cutting loan default notice from 90 to 45 days and property sale notice from 40 to 20 days. MPs have raised concerns that the shorter timelines could expose borrowers to faster foreclosures and reduce protections. National Assembly committees are reviewing the proposal, with a final report expected by August 13, 2026….
