Governor Isaac Mutuma speaking during the inauguration of the Miraa Promotion Committee and the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) Management Committee-Photo|Courtesy
Governor Mutuma terms speeding in miraa transport ‘foolishness’, calls for reforms
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has condemned the long‑standing culture of speeding among miraa transporters, describing it as “foolishness” that must be abandoned in favour of safer and more sustainable practices. Speaking during the inauguration of the Miraa Promotion Committee at the county headquarters, Mutuma said the reckless driving associated with miraa deliveries exposes both drivers…
Avocado Society of Kenya CEO Ernest Muthomi
Kenya to host Global Avocado Summit as industry eyes expanded markets
Kenya will host the sixth edition of Avocado Africa 2026, a major international summit that is expected to draw leading players in the global fruits and vegetables industry. The four‑day conference, scheduled for May 26–29 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, will bring together farmers, exporters, investors, policymakers, researchers, development partners and agribusiness leaders…
Why Saccos should adopt Anti-Money Laundering Software
As your Savings and Credit Co-operative (Sacco)expands its influence and network, you are likely to face various risks, such as money laundering. Anti-Money Laundering, commonly referred to as AML, is a set of laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent and detect illegal financial activities, primarily money laundering. The primary purpose of AML measures is…
The Kenya Sugar Board Chief Executive Officer Jude Chesire-Photo|Courtesy
Kenya Sugar Board opens grower registration for June 25 elections
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has kicked off a grower registration exercise that will run from today, May 25, to June 1, 2026, paving the way for Grower Representative Elections scheduled for June 25, 2026. The elections, anchored in the Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024, will allow sugarcane growers across Kenya’s sugar catchment areas…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa speaking during the he Likuyani ATM Sacco Animal Feeds Processing Plant Support fundraiser-Photo|Courtesy
Kakamega Governor backs Likuyani ATM Sacco animal feeds processing plant
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has thrown his weight behind the Likuyani Afya, Taaluma na Maendeleo (ATM) Sacco’s bid to establish an animal feeds processing plant, pledging the county government’s full support for the initiative at a fundraising event held at Ivugwi Secondary School in Likuyani Ward. The project, which seeks to strengthen the agricultural value…
Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Paul Rono during International Tea Day celebrations held at Momul Tea Factory in Kericho County.. Photo Courtesy.
Govt pushes Ksh4.5 billion tea factories modernization to boost farmer earnings
The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, is mobilizing Ksh4.5 billion to modernize tea processing and expand value-addition infrastructure in a move aimed at boosting farmers’ earnings, lowering production costs, and strengthening Kenya’s position in the global tea market. The upgrade programme, which targets aging factories and weak value addition capacity within…
Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya (centre) alongside PSs Susan Mang'eni and Patrick Kilemi in Parliament. Photo Courtesy
MPs push for financial literacy before disbursement of MSME funds
Members of Parliament (MPs) have urged the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development to strengthen financial literacy programmes before releasing additional funds under government empowerment initiatives. The legislators said equipping beneficiaries with financial management skills would help improve the sustainability of the programmes by enabling recipients to manage loans and grants…
Waumini Sacco joins Mater Heart Run to support children with cardiac conditions
Members of the Waumini Sacco have joined thousands of Kenyans in rallying behind children battling heart‑related illnesses by participating in the Mater Heart Run 2026. The Sacco’s delegation, comprising its Board of Directors and staff from headquarters and regional branches in Nakuru, Mombasa, and Kisumu, took part in the nationwide charity event staged across multiple…
PS Jonathan Mweke flagging off Milk Coolers for Dairy farmers in Kisii and. Yamira counties-Photo|Courtesy
Relief for Kisii, Nyamira dairy farmers as gov’t delivers milk coolers in push to cut losses
Dairy farmers in Kisii and Nyamira counties have received a major boost after the government delivered four milk coolers, each with a capacity of 1,000 litres, to local cooperatives. The units, flagged off by Governor Paul Simba Arati, Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, and Broadcasting PS Stephen Isaboke, are expected to serve about 1,200 farmers…
Tower Sacco Supervisory Board Chairperson passes away after short illness
Tower Sacco fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the untimely death of Mr Peter Njenga Kuria, who served as the Supervisory Board Chairperson. According to information from reliable sources, Njenga died on Saturday morning after a short illness. His passing has been described as a major loss to the Sacco community, where he was…
