Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya speaking during the Board and Management Retreat hosted by SASRA. Photo Courtesy
Oparanya urges SASRA to strengthen institutional capacity, embrace technology
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has urged the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) to strengthen its institutional capacity, embrace technology, and prepare for the proposed expansion of its regulatory mandate to enhance oversight of the cooperative financial sector. Oparanya made the remarks during a Board and…
Transparency International flags governance gaps in affordable housing projects
The Affordable Housing Programme has come under renewed scrutiny after a new corruption risk assessment revealed significant governance weaknesses that could undermine its ability to deliver transparent and affordable homes to citizens. The study, conducted by Transparency International (TI), examined flagship infrastructure projects and found that housing developments in Vihiga and Kiambu counties face moderately…
Kenyan Purple Tea Wins Premium Recognition in Paris Market
Kenya’s purple tea has made a striking debut in France, where consumers, tea experts, and industry stakeholders have ranked it among premium beverages due to its rare antioxidant composition and limited supply. The entry into the Paris market marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s specialty tea industry, positioning the crop as a luxury product on…
Kirubia Cooperative to revive coffee farming through new leadership
The Kirubia Farmers’ Cooperative Society has shared its plans towards improving the quality of coffee production, farmers’ timely compensation, and the factory upgrade through the newly elected management. Chairperson Alfan Gitari Njeru, speaking after the polls, said the new leaders will work closely with members to address long‑standing challenges and ensure the cooperative regains its…
PS Kilemi strengthens cooperative ties in meeting with global apex body DGRV
Principal Secretary for the Department of Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi has paid a courtesy call to the offices of the German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation (DGRV), a global cooperative apex organisation that supports the strengthening of governance, institutional capacity, financial oversight, and value chain development in cooperative movements. According to the ministry’s social media post, the…
Meru County Governor-Isaac Mutuma speaking during a previous function-Photo|Courtesy
Meru ranked second nationally in Development Funds absorption- COB Report
Meru County has emerged as one of the top performers in the use of development funds after recording a 54 percent absorption rate, ranking second nationally according to the Controller of Budget’s Third Quarter Report for the 2025/26 financial year. The report places Nandi County at the top with a 55 percent absorption rate, while…
Mwea MP Mary Maingi at a past event-Photo|Courtesy
MP Maingi urges waiver of Sh120 million rice farmers’ debt in Mwea
Mwea Member of Parliament Mary Maingi has appealed to the national government to waive a Sh120 million debt owed by rice farmers in her constituency, warning that the financial burden has continued to drain producers and stall growth in the sector. Speaking during President William Ruto’s visit to Kirinyaga, Maingi said the debt, accumulated since…
Kitui Senator calls for action to protect farmers from exploitation by middlemen
Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has sought urgent intervention from the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries over what he termed as the exploitation of farmers in Kitui County by brokers and middlemen during the marketing of agricultural produce. Speaking in the Senate, Wambua said farming remains the main source of livelihood for…
CEO Paloma Fernandes, Jane Maigua and Sheila Komen Keino-Photo|Courtesy
Five Kenyan women recognised among FAO’s global agriculture heroines
Kenya has strengthened its global reputation in agriculture after five Kenyan women were nominated to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) “100 Women Heroines of 2026”, an international recognition celebrating women who are transforming food systems and rural economies worldwide. The announcement, made under the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, places Kenya at…
President William Ruto during the coffee revival meeting in Kirinyaga County on June 22, 2026-Photo|Courtesy
Ruto commits KSh18 billion to subsidise fertilizer prices as farmer registration hits 7.3 million
President William Ruto has announced that the government has allocated KSh18 billion in the 2026/27 budget to sustain subsidised fertilizer prices, a move he said is designed to lower production costs and boost incomes for millions of Kenyan farmers. Speaking during the launch of the Coffee Revival Programme on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Kirinyaga…
