Nandi County joins Heifer International in rollout of dairy fodder project targeting 50,000 farmers
Tens of thousands of smallholder dairy farmers in Nandi County stand to benefit from improved feed access and higher milk yields following the launch of a major agriculture initiative backed by Heifer International. The County Government of Nandi has officially joined Heifer International in rolling out the Transforming Yield Through Feed and Fodder Access in…
TBK Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Willy Mutai. Photo/File
Tea Board bust myths on levy, says unsold stock crisis is a market season problem
Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has issued a clarification addressing misinformation surrounding the newly introduced Tea Levy. TBK insists the levy is not responsible for unsold tea stocks in Mombasa, price fluctuations, or reduced global competitiveness. The board says no abnormal tea stockpile exists at the Mombasa auction. By Benedict Aoya The Tea Board of…
Safaricom to compensate M-Teen Account innovator Ksh1.4 B over copyright infringement
The plaintiff alleged that Safaricom adopted his original idea after he presented it to company executives in 2021. The feature allows parents to monitor and control teenagers’ spending through linked mobile wallet details. Nairobi High Court ruled in favour of the innovators, finding that Safaricom implemented the idea as presented. By Ochola Victor Safaricom is…
Cabinet Secretary, National Planning and Economic Planning, John Mbadi presenting the Budget Statement for Financial Year 2026/27 to the National Assmebly
Govt allocates Ksh50 billion to strengthen Affordable Housing programme
Government has allocated Ksh50.6 billion for the Affordable Housing Programme in the 2026/27 financial year. Treasury CS John Mbadi said the investment is aimed at accelerating construction of affordable housing units nationwide. The programme is also expected to create jobs across the construction sector, including labour, materials supply, and related services. By Frank Mugwe The…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa.
Long-delayed Kisumu road project regains momentum after funding boost
A parliamentary committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Ksh16.7 billion Mamboleo-Miwani-Chemelil-Muhoroni road project, saying accelerated construction works and improved funding have put the flagship infrastructure project back on track. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa, made the assessment after inspecting the project…
Newly elected chairperson of the International Co-operative Alliance Africa, McLoud Malonza
Newly elected ICA Africa Chair Malonza calls countries to reduce dependence on imports
Newly elected chairperson of the International Co-operative Alliance Africa, McLoud Malonza, has called for stronger regional supply chains and reduced dependence on imports, saying Africa’s long-term prosperity depends on producing more of what it consumes. Malonza, who also chairs Co-operative Bank Holdings and the Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) was elected unopposed after securing all…
Cabinet Secretary National Planning and Economic Planning John Mbadi
Gov’t plans to end zero-rated VAT for affordable housing
The government has announced plans to scrap the zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT) status currently applied to affordable housing projects, signalling a major change in the taxation of one of its flagship development programmes. Speaking during a press briefing, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the proposed reforms will be included in the 2026…
Gov’t opens Kamwangi lands registry to decentralize services and strengthen land administration
The government has officially commissioned the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North, marking a major step in its plan to decentralize land services and bring critical functions closer to citizens. The new facility, launched by Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome alongside Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, is expected to serve…
NSSF offices along Bishop Road in Nairobi-Photo|Courtesy
NSSF issues guidelines for families to access deceased members’ savings
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has released clear guidelines for beneficiaries seeking to retrieve savings belonging to deceased family members, following public inquiries on how to access such funds. According to the Fund, claimants are required to visit the nearest NSSF office with the original death certificate of the deceased, a copy of the…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti inspects Syuuni weir during her development tour of Kalama Ward on June 10,2026. Photo|Stephen Muthini
Governor Wavinya orders leaders to surrender grabbed Miwongoni Dam land to Sacco members
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reprimanded a section of leaders who have illegally acquired land earmarked for the construction of the Miwongoni Mega Dam and urged them to surrender the plots to genuine Sacco members for compensation. Speaking on Wednesday during her ongoing development tour of Machakos Town Sub‑county, the Governor alleged that a local…
