NTSA summons Sacco officials after fatal Enterprise Road crash kills at least five
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has summoned officials of Risen Sacco following a deadly road traffic crash in Nairobi that killed at least five people and left 15 others nursing injuries of varying severity. The incident allegedly occurred at approximately 8:00 PM on June 3, 2026, near the Dar es Salaam Roundabout opposite…

KEBS intensifies crackdown on fake and substandard products
The Kenya National Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is stepping up efforts to identify traders and manufacturers who continue to flood the market with uncertified products, warning that such goods will be confiscated and removed from circulation. KEBS Market Surveillance Officer David Kisiangani said the agency is will not tire in protecting consumers. “We want to…

Kenyan tea, coffee and spices regain duty-free access to South Africa
South Africa has lifted suspended duties on Kenyan tea, coffee, and spices, restoring preferential market access under the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) tariff offer. The announcement was made by the State Department for the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry on Friday ending a suspension that had been in place since November 2025. “South…

Suspect arrested as DCI seizes Ksh870,000 worth of cannabis in Nairobi
A suspected drug trafficker has been arrested after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nairobi Region seized cannabis worth approximately Sh870,000 during an intelligence-led operation in Nairobi. The suspect, identified as Caleb Wanyonyi Mukwenyi, also known as “Jay,” was apprehended along Waiyaki Way following investigations targeting narcotics trafficking networks operating within the city….

Kenya defends approval of Bt maize as court GMO case concludes
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has defended Kenya’s approval of genetically modified (GM) maize, telling the High Court in Kisumu that the country has a strong legal and scientific framework to regulate GMOs safely as a petition challenging the introduction of Bt maize neared conclusion. The case, heard before Justice Joe Omido, involves a legal…

Univision Sacco records tremendous growth, Jubilee celebrations plans in top gear
Univision DT Sacco Society has in the recent past witnessed a surge in membership even as it plans to celebrate 50 years anniversary of offering outstanding services to its members and celebrating its achievement since inception in 1976. From a humble beginning of just 11 members to a current membership of over 60,000; the Sacco…

PS Kilemi urges Saccos to prioritize affordable loans over dividend payouts
Principal Secretary for Co‑operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Patrick Kilemi, has called on Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to strengthen their institutional capital and shift focus from competing through high dividend declarations to offering affordable loans that directly benefit members. Speaking during an interview on a local station on Thursday,…

SMEs urged to rethink East Africa expansion strategies, cut middlemen reliance
Small and Medium‑sized Enterprises (SMEs) eyeing growth beyond Kenya have been cautioned against treating the wider East African region as a single, uniform market. Trade experts say such blanket expansion strategies risk undermining business prospects, urging firms instead to adopt deliberate, country‑specific approaches. Speaking during the NCBA Trade Commissioners Forum in Nairobi, Regional trade advisor…

Britam pays out Ksh 97.3 million in climate insurance claims as Kenya’s agricultural coverage grows by 83%
Kenyan insurer Britam disbursed KSh97.3 million in agricultural insurance claims in 2025, cushioning tens of thousands of smallholder farmers and pastoralists battling the effects of drought and erratic rainfall, as the company recorded an 83% jump in crop insurance coverage across the country. According to the insurer’s 2025 Sustainability Report, crop insurance uptake rose sharply…

KEBS moves to tighten product safety, calls for public participation
The Kenya bureau of standards has called on the public to come forward and present their views on the proposed draft regulations. Acting regional manager Lake Region Mr Felix Omindi said the draft regulations are aimed at making services more efficient and people centred. Speaking in Kisumu during a media engagement Omindi said the Kenya…
