President William Ruto during a brief on the progress of the government's Nyota business support-Photo|Courtesy
Second tranche of NYOTA start-up capital set for national rollout this Friday
Unlike the first tranche, which was rolled out in phased clusters across the regions, the second disbursement would reach all eligible beneficiaries at the same time.. the beneficiaries have already completed a mandatory business development skills training programme, a requirement under the initiative before qualifying for the start-up capital. The government will on Friday roll…
KWFT managing director Rose Muyanga and Laikipia County Development Authority CEO Margaret Nyawira during the official reopening of the KWFT Nanyuki Branch-Photo|Courtesy
KWFT expands services with reopening of Nanyuki branch to empower women entrepreneurs
KWFT reopens Nanyuki branch to expand financial services, empower women entrepreneurs, farmers, and households across Laikipia County, strengthening its national network of 190 branches and 125 agents. The Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) has reopened its Nanyuki branch which aims to strengthens its presence around MT Kenya region, expand its financial services and empower women,…
Kericho County Governor Dr. Erick Mutai speaking during the event at Kericho Primary School-Photo|Courtesy
Governor Mutai positions cooperatives as drivers of value addition and MSME growth
Kericho County Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has identified cooperative societies as integral aspects of rural industrialization, value addition and the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning them as the county’s main vehicle for delivering the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) Speaking during the International Day of Cooperatives (Ushirika Day) celebrations held at…
The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chief Executive Officer-Daniel Marube-Photo|Courtesy
Cooperative leaders warn of looming leadership crisis as kenyan youth shun SACCOs
The absence of young people in SACCOs means many are missing out on the chance to learn financial discipline, savings culture and investment principles that have sustained the sector for decades. The widening age gap in leadership and participation raises uncertainty over succession. Kenya’s cooperative movement is staring at a leadership vacuum in the next…
Kiambu cooperatives drive growth with Ksh109.5 billion in member savings
Kiambu co-ops recorded Ksh109.49 billion in member savings and an annual turnover of over Ksh22 billion in 2025, reflecting strong public confidence and sector expansion. The county’s coffee sector produced 10.8 million kilograms worth Ksh1 billion, while the dairy sector generated Ksh11.7 billion from 146 million litres of milk. Kiambu County’s cooperative sector recorded an…
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Gov’t backs construction of high rise buildings in Kiambu to Safeguard farmland
The government has urged investors to prioritize vertical developments in Kiambu County to curb the rapid loss of agricultural land to residential construction. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industrialization Lee Kinyanjui made the call during a signing ceremony at Tatu City marking a foreign direct investment from Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group into…
Taita Taveta Agriculture & Cooperatives Development CECM Danson Katuu Mzenge-Photo|Courtesy
Taita Taveta sets up Cooperative Fund to expand rural credit access
The Cooperative Fund will complement existing credit programmes and provide targeted support for agricultural production and other income‑generating activities. Taita Taveta County has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated Cooperative Fund that will serve as a revolving financing facility for farmers, small businesses, and cooperative societies. The initiative is designed to ease access to affordable…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula speaking during the boda boda empowerment forum-Photo|Courtesy
Wetang’ula urges boda boda riders to join SACCOs for financial growth
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on boda boda operators to join savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) and channel their earnings into income‑generating ventures, saying this will secure their livelihoods and promote long‑term financial stability. Speaking during a boda boda empowerment forum at Mungatsi Primary School in Nambale Sub‑County on Saturday, Wetang’ula highlighted the…
Cooperatives and MSMEs development Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi-Photo|Courtesy
PS Kilemi refutes claims of diverting SACCO savings to infrastructure fund
The ministry will issue comprehensive response later in the day as Jimi Wanjigi’s warning over SACCO funds stirs public anxiety Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Principal Secretary (PS) Patrick Kilemi has dismissed claims that the government intends to divert members’ savings from Saccos to finance the national infrastructure fund. In a statement posted on his social…
Cooperatives and Trade Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi-Photo|Courtesy
PS Kilemi lauds Meru as cooperative role model, pledges revival of Afya Millers
Meru County has been hailed as a national role model in the cooperative movement, with Cooperatives and and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Principal Secretary Patrick Kiburi Kilemi praising the region’s leadership for milestones achieved in strengthening societies and empowering communities. Speaking at Kaaga Methodist Church grounds during Meru’s Ushirika Day celebrations, Kilemi…
