KKCF challenges Kakuma businesses to create more jobs
Turkana businesses are being urged to turn seed funding into bigger enterprises and more jobs County plans to expand Kakuma Modern Market and upgrade the Kakuma Letea road to boost trade Traders are eyeing wider markets as investment and business support expand in Kakuma Deputy Governor of Turkana County Dr John Erus has challenged beneficiaries…
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KTDA dismisses circulating finance documents as fake
KTDA has rejected circulating financial documents as fake, unverified and misleading The agency says the documents lack required signatures, stamps and authentication KTDA has urged farmers and partners to rely on official channels as authorities investigate the circulation of protected information The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has dismissed documents circulating on social media as…
Imenti tea farmers push Parliament to scrap punitive levies
Imenti tea farmers want Parliament to scrap the 0.8 per cent export levy, saying it is cutting into their earnings Farmers say the tea sector faces more than 40 taxes and levies that are raising production costs Growers are calling for government consultation and tax reforms to restore tea’s competitiveness and profitability Tea farmers in…
World Bank backs Sh13.5bn groundwater plan for drought counties
Ksh13.5 billion groundwater project targets five drought hit counties with chronic water shortages New water infrastructure could support livestock, farming, schools and health facilities while creating local jobs Long term success will depend on sustainable groundwater use, maintenance and protection of the new infrastructure The World Bank and the national government have committed Ksh13.5 billion…
Sony Sugar faces auction over Sh862m debt to bank
Sony Sugar could lose its 4,000 acre estate over an alleged Ksh862 million bank debt Farmers are urging the government to intervene before the auction notice expires on August 20 Representatives warn selling the estate could hurt farmers and the wider Migori community South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony) could lose its 4,000 acre nucleus estate…
Cosmopolitan DT Sacco hands over lorry to Molo member
A young Molo member has acquired a lorry through Cosmopolitan DT Sacco financing The asset is expected to help him grow his business and create a steady income stream The handover highlights how Sacco financing can help young entrepreneurs acquire productive assets Cosmopolitan DT Sacco has handed over a lorry to a young member at…
Kenya to import 25 million bags of maize as drought bites
Kenya plans to import 25 million bags of maize to bridge a drought driven food deficit The shortage threatens supplies and could put pressure on maize prices and consumers Government is turning to irrigation expansion and tax reforms to strengthen local food production Kenya will import 25 million bags of maize to cover a deficit…
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GDC Sacco opens Nairobi branch to expand member services
GDC Sacco Society Limited is expanding its presence in Nairobi with the official opening of a new branch, marking another step in the Sacco’s growth and its effort to bring financial services closer to members. The Nairobi branch is located at New Urbane Plaza, 5th Floor, Kaka Stage. Its official launch is scheduled for Friday,…
Global payment firms restrict money transfer services to Kenya
Kenyans relying on international payment platforms face new restrictions on receiving money from abroad Freelancers, remote workers and families could face delays or difficulties accessing overseas payments Kenya’s heightened scrutiny over anti money laundering rules is putting greater focus on customer verification and digital transfers Several international payment platforms have restricted or suspended services for…
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Lugari traders sensitised on Kakamega County loan access
Kakamega has set aside Ksh114 million for affordable loans to small businesses in 2026/2027 Market committees will help identify beneficiaries, track repayments and strengthen accountability Traders have been urged to borrow responsibly through registered groups and use approved payment channels Lugari traders have been sensitised on how to access affordable financing from the Kakamega County…
