A fish processing kiosk has been handed over to 16 youth from Shiru Ward Aquaculture Group to lead the venture.
Vihiga youth embrace fish value-addition for job creation and income boost
Youth in Vihiga County are embracing fish value-addition initiatives aimed at boosting incomes and creating jobs in the agriculture sector. The shift from traditional fish farming to processing and marketing is enabling young people to produce higher-value products such as fillets, samosas, and smoked fish. The initiative is being implemented under the Aquaculture Business Development…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya-Dr. Kamau Thugge-Photo|Courtesy
CBK licenses 32 additional digital credit providers, bringing total to 227
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 32 new Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total number of licensed providers to 227. This follows the licensing of 42 DCPs in December 2025, signaling a continued effort to regulate and monitor the digital lending space in Kenya. In a statement released on…
KDIC proposes doubling deposit insurance to KSh1 Million in case of bank collapse
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has unveiled proposals to strengthen depositor protection by doubling the compensation limit to KSh1 million per depositor, up from the current KSh500,000, in the event of bank collapse. In a public notice, KDIC explained that the review seeks to adjust the maximum guaranteed payout to reflect current realities in…
Edward Obwocha, Walimu Solidarity Savings and Credit Co-operative Chairman. Photo/File
TSC approves Walimu Solidarity Sacco for more membership
Walimu Solidarity Sacco can now allow teachers outside union leadership to join the Sacco, following approval of the long-awaited check-off system by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The system allows for direct salary deductions of member contributions, a major step forward since the Sacco previously only served union officials due to the absence of a…
A section of Meru residents who have slammed the "unfair" MEWASS Tariffs and threatened to demonstrate against them.
Meru residents slam “unfair” tariffs, threaten mass protests this Friday
A section of residents from Meru town have accused Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia and Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS) of failing North Imenti residents by approving what they describe as a steep increase in water tariffs. The residents claim the move has significantly raised the cost of living, leaving many households struggling to cope. Speaking…
CS cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya before Members of the Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Photo/File
CS Oparanya unveils Deposit Guarantee Fund in SACCO sector shake-up
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and SMEs, Wycliffe Oparanya, has announced the introduction of a Deposit Guarantee Fund aimed at protecting members’ savings in SACCOs in the event of a SACCO collapse. Oparanya assured members that their deposits would be safeguarded, ensuring that they can recover their money even if their SACCOs fail. Speaking about the…
AFA has stepped up crackdown on unlicensed dealers and processors of macadamia nuts.
AFA intensifies crackdown on illegal macadamia trade
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has stepped up a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed dealers and processors of macadamia nuts across key growing counties, in a move aimed at restoring order and protecting farmers. According to the authority, the ongoing operation seeks to enforce compliance with the Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations of 2020….
Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju.
Tuju raises alarm over shadowy gold firm behind deadly Siaya land dispute
Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju has launched a blistering attack on Shanta Gold Limited, accusing the mining firm at the centre of a land dispute in Ramula, Siaya County, of operating under a veil of secrecy and disregarding community rights. Tuju said preliminary checks on the company’s structure point to an offshore registration in Guernsey,…
Agriculture Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Paul Ronoh. Photo/File
PS Ronoh : Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to unlock direct sales for farmers
Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Ronoh has said the proposed Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 will pave the way for direct sale of tea, allowing factories and farmers to negotiate with buyers offering the highest prices. Speaking during a tour of Tirgaga and Motigo factories under the management of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), Dr. Ronoh…
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju speaking in Siaya.
Tuju, Orengo differ on safety of proposed Siaya power project
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has insisted that proper health safeguards must be put in place before a Nuclear power project that is scheduled for Siaya County takes effect. Tuju noted that issues such as nuclear wastes, pollution and environmental safeguards must be taken into consideration first. Speaking in Siaya while flanked by area Governor…
