KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru speaks during a past event. PHOTO| Courtesy
KTDA pushes for more local consumption of Kenyan tea
KTDA urges greater local consumption of value-added Kenyan tea. Public institutions asked to buy and serve local tea. Move aims to help farmers earn more through value addition. The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) is pushing for greater consumption of locally value-added Kenyan tea, a move aimed at helping farmers earn more from the crop….
African Swine Fever virus from an infected animal. PHOTO| Courtesy
African Swine Fever outbreak wipes out pigs in 7 counties
ASF outbreak spreads across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs. Kiambu has recorded more than 1,470 pig deaths since May. Government has intensified surveillance and controls on animal movement. The government has stepped up surveillance and disease control measures after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) spread across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs…
Principal Secretary for Co-operatives Patrick Kilemi speaks during an engagement with Okoa Vijana Initiative on youth participation in the co-operative sector. PHOTO| Courtesy
Co-operatives PS explores youth partnership with Okoa Vijana
State Department explores youth partnership with Okoa Vijana. Programme to support youth cooperatives and savings groups. Partnership targets skills, finance, markets and enterprise development. The State Department for Co-operatives is exploring a strategic partnership with Okoa Vijana Initiative to strengthen youth participation in Kenya’s cooperative movement. Principal Secretary for Co-operatives Patrick Kilemi said the discussions…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking at Kanyakine market, South Imenti constituency in Meru after inspecting road tarmacking of Kionyo-Kanyakine-Mitunguu and other government projects. PHOTO| Courtesy
Meru gets Ksh39 billion road plan to cut farmer costs
Meru gets Ksh39 billion road projects. Meru town to upgrade 17km of roads for Ksh3.7 billion. Farmers to get cheaper fertiliser and certified maize seed. Meru County is set to benefit from a major road construction programme costing Ksh39 billion, a move the national government says will open up rural areas and cut transport costs…
KRA in consultation with cargo consolidators on the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on consolidated cargo. PHOTO| Courtesy
KRA engages cargo consolidators on President Ruto directive
KRA has begun consultations on consolidated cargo rules. A technical team will oversee implementation of the directive. KRA will train cargo consolidators and small traders on tax compliance. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stepped up consultations with cargo consolidators on the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on consolidated cargo and measures to support…
Why Saccos must embrace technology to stay relevant
Saccos need technology to meet changing member expectations. Digital systems can improve convenience, transparency and efficiency. Saccos should balance innovation with security and human support. Technology is changing how people save, borrow, invest and manage their money. For Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (Saccos), embracing this change is no longer optional. It is now an…
Susan Mang’eni, PS for the State Department for MSME Development, speaks during the business empowerment event at Malava Primary School in Kakamega County. PHOTO| Courtesy
Over 100 groups in Malava get State business boost
Over 100 Malava groups received government business support. MSEA groups got equipment while Uwezo Fund groups received cheques. The programme targets jobs, business growth and better livelihoods. More than 100 groups in Malava have received government support to expand their businesses, in a move aimed at boosting production, creating jobs and improving livelihoods. The beneficiaries…
Kisumu County Governor Anyang' Nyong'o addresses residents during a past event. PHOTO| File
Kisumu rolls out policy to end roadside hawking
Kisumu is moving to end roadside hawking. Vendors will be assigned spaces in designated markets. The policy aims to support small businesses, women and youth. Kisumu City County Government has moved to end roadside hawking, requiring small-scale traders to operate instead from designated spaces within modern markets. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o announced the measure under the…
The 50-year-old Nanyuki Bus Park is set for modernisation as part of laying the foundation for 24-hour economy business enterprises. PHOTO| Boniface
Nanyuki Bus Park set for Sh60m facelift
Ksh60m facelift planned for Nanyuki Bus Park. Project will improve transport and business facilities. Leaders want street lighting fixed for a 24-hour economy. The 50-year-old Nanyuki Bus Park is set for modernisation, laying the groundwork for 24-hour economy enterprises in the town. Under the Ksh60 million programme, dilapidated structures will be demolished and replaced with…
(From left) Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda, and Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, during the signing ceremony of the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) in Kigali, on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026. PHOTO| Courtesy
East African farmers to access Sh25.9bn climate adaptation fund
East African farmers will access a Sh25.9bn climate finance fund. The programme targets 260,000 farmers and 500 rural businesses. Funds will support irrigation, livestock, storage, renewable energy and agro-processing. Smallholder farmers and rural businesses across East Africa are set to benefit from a new Sh25.9 billion climate finance mechanism, designed to help them invest in…
