Hides and skins traders pose for a photo outside the Turkana County Assembly. PHOTO| courtesy
Turkana traders push for review of hides and skins levies
Hides and skins traders in Turkana are seeking changes to levies affecting their businesses Traders want charges and permits reviewed to make the sector more viable County officials are considering reforms to support the livestock value chain and improve revenue collection Traders in Turkana’s hides and skins sector have petitioned the County Assembly to review…
A section of the distressed Mamboleo residential building that collapsed in Kisumu County, prompting authorities to order a controlled demolition of the structure. PHOTO| courtesy
Kisumu orders demolition of unsafe Mamboleo building
A distressed building in Mamboleo is set for controlled demolition after safety concerns Authorities have put measures in place to protect residents and neighbouring properties Engineers will examine parts of the structure after demolition to establish what went wrong Authorities in Kisumu County have cleared the way for the controlled demolition of a distressed residential…
President Ruto launching the Affordable housing in Mukuru./ Courtesy
Court of Appeal gives green light to housing levy
A major legal hurdle facing the government’s housing programme has been cleared Questions over how the housing programme is funded have been settled by the court The ruling also addresses concerns surrounding land set aside for housing projects The Court of Appeal has dismissed a raft of legal challenges against the Affordable Housing Act, 2024,…
Governor of Kwale County Fatuma Achani (center) alongside cooperatives representatives during the disbursement of the grant to Kwale farmers Saccos in Kwale County Headquarters. PHOTO| courtesy
Kwale farmers get Sh18.7m boost for agriculture
Farmer organisations in Kwale are set to receive new support for agricultural activities The funding is expected to help groups improve production and access better markets Beneficiaries are being urged to use the support to strengthen incomes at household level Kwale farmers are set to benefit from a Ksh18.7 million grant issued to 20 Saccos…
Murang’a dairy farmers turn to private buyers over delays
Dairy farmers are seeking more reliable markets as payment challenges persist Rising feed costs are adding pressure on farmers already struggling with milk prices Government measures are being proposed to support dairy production and farmer incomes Dairy farmers in Murang’a are abandoning cooperative societies for private milk buyers over prolonged payment delays and unstable prices,…
Representatives of beneficiary Saccos display a dummy cheque during the disbursement of matching grants under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in Siaya County. PHOTO| courtesy
Siaya Saccos receive Sh9.9m boost for farmer lending
Saccos in Siaya are set to expand support for farmers and vulnerable groups New funding is expected to strengthen lending capacity across beneficiary cooperatives The county is rolling out a wider plan to strengthen Saccos across its wards Saccos in Siaya County are set for a financial boost after receiving Ksh9.9 million in matching grants…
Farmer groups in Homa Bay County display a dummy cheque during an event highlighting support under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) PHOTO| Courtesy
NAVCDP empowers 147,000 farmers in Homa Bay with Sh58m
Thousands of farmers are benefiting from a growing support network across Homa Bay New funding is helping farmer groups strengthen their financial base Young agripreneurs and digital tools are expanding support available to farmers The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has mobilised 147,285 farmers across 5,572 groups in Homa Bay County, unlocking millions…
Isiolo County officials and livestock stakeholders during the launch of a countywide vaccination campaign targeting goats and sheep. PHOTO| courtesy
Isiolo launches vaccination drive to protect goats and sheep
Isiolo has rolled out a countywide vaccination campaign targeting sheep and goats Veterinary teams are taking the disease prevention effort directly to pastoral communities The drive is also expected to support livestock trade and protect pastoralist livelihoods The County Government of Isiolo has launched a livestock vaccination campaign targeting three diseases threatening sheep and goats…
Creative Economy Bill: Mombasa residents seek safeguards
Residents want clearer rules on content regulation and licensing Creatives have raised concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on their work Stakeholders are seeking a greater role in decisions affecting the creative sector Mombasa residents have called for greater safeguards for creatives and clarity on proposed rules under the Creative Economy Bill, 2026. Residents…
NITA Managing Director Dr Rukia Atikiya speaks before the National Assembly’s Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers Committee during discussions on the proposed Industrial Training Bill, 2026 in Mombasa. PHOTO| Parliament
Bill proposes mandatory training for Kenyan migrant workers
A new framework could change how Kenyans prepare for jobs abroad Workers would be expected to gain knowledge beyond their job-specific skills Experienced workers could have another pathway to formal certification The Industrial Training Bill, 2026 could introduce mandatory pre-departure training for Kenyans seeking work abroad, NITA has told Parliament. The proposals emerged on September…
