Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking at the Nairobi International Trade Fair. PHOTO| Courtesy
Kagwe unveils digital farming push as 8.9m farmers register
Government expands its digital push to improve farm management and service delivery Soil health, climate pressures and post-harvest losses remain key agricultural challenges New partnerships target technology adoption, livestock production and export growth Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has unveiled a digital farming push, with 8.9 million farmers now registered nationwide. Speaking at the…
Kenya Sugarcane Plantation Workers Union Secretary General Francis Wangara.- PHOTO| courtesy
Sugarcane workers threaten strike over unpaid Sh2.7bn
Sugarcane workers issue a fresh warning over delayed payments Union says unresolved dues could disrupt operations in the sector Millers urged to prepare as workers weigh industrial action Sugarcane plantation workers have given the government until Wednesday to release Ksh2.7 billion in dues or risk a strike. The Kenya Sugarcane Plantation Workers Union has warned…
KBAI and CBK-IMS officials during the signing ceremony for a partnership on banking training, certification and professional development. PHOTO| Courtesy
KBAI launched to boost banking skills and certification
Banking industry launches a new institute to strengthen professional skills New partnership brings together banking and monetary policy expertise Training will cover emerging areas shaping the future of financial services The banking industry has launched the Kenya Bankers Association Institute (KBAI) to strengthen skills and professional development in the sector. Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)…
Stima Sacco widens deposit access through KCB partnership
Stima Sacco expands its reach through a new banking partnership Members gain access to more channels for depositing into their accounts The arrangement adds thousands of access points beyond the Sacco’s branches Stima Sacco members can now deposit into their accounts at 224 KCB branches and more than 22,000 KCB Mtaani agents across Kenya. The…
Mwalimu National DT Sacco holds the largest asset base among Kenya’s regulated deposit-taking Saccos, according to SASRA data for 2025./ courtesy
Top 10 largest Saccos by assets, ranked by SASRA
Kenya’s biggest Saccos continue to expand their balance sheets Lending and deposit mobilisation remain key drivers of Sacco growth The latest industry data reveals shifting fortunes among leading institutions SASRA’s Sacco Supervision Annual Report, 2025 has ranked Kenya’s 10 largest Saccos by total assets, deposits, loans and income. Kenya had 357 regulated Saccos in operation…
ACCOSCA Head of Mission George Ombado (left) with Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu (right) during her visit to the ACCOSCA Academy in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy
Mwilu, ACCOSCA chiefs eye stronger cooperative leadership
Deputy Chief Justice holds talks with African cooperative leaders in Nairobi Discussions focus on strengthening leadership and governance across the movement ACCOSCA outlines plans to deepen partnerships supporting cooperative development Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu held talks with African cooperative savings and credit leaders in Nairobi this week. The Deputy Chief Justice and Vice President…
Principal Secretary, State Department for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho.- PHOTO| courtesy
New dawn for farmers as State picks 10 irrigation schemes
Government moves to transform irrigation schemes into commercial farming hubs Farmers set to gain stronger links to buyers and financial services New approach targets production challenges affecting agricultural value chains The government has picked 10 irrigation schemes for a pilot programme to raise farm output, cut post-harvest losses and link farmers to markets. The selected…
Counterfeit juice bottles seized by detectives during a raid on a suspected illegal production facility in Muthua, Kabete.- PHOTO| DCI
Counterfeit juice factory busted in Kabete, two arrested
Detectives raid a Muthua homestead in Kabete following a tip from a member of the public Two men are arrested as officers uncover a suspected counterfeit juice operation Bottles, packaging materials and other items are seized during the operation Detectives in Kabete have shut down a counterfeit juice factory hidden in a Muthua homestead and…
Wreckage of a building following conflict in the Middle East. PHOTO| New York Times
Middle East conflicts put tea, coffee Sacco members at risk
Middle East conflicts expose tea and coffee Saccos to financial risks Farmers could face pressure on loan repayments and savings Diaspora members may also be affected by job and income disruptions Saccos serving tea and coffee farmers have been warned of possible financial risks arising from conflicts in the Middle East. Disruptions to crop markets…
KALRO Director General Patrick Ketiem and other stakeholders being given a tour around the KALRO exhibition stands at the Nairobi International Trade Fair. PHOTO| Courtesy
KALRO showcases farm innovations at Nairobi Trade Fair
KALRO showcases research-driven technologies at Nairobi Trade Fair Farmers get a look at innovations across crops and livestock Climate-smart solutions feature among the technologies on display The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) showcased a range of research driven technologies and innovations aimed at helping farmers improve productivity and adapt to changing agricultural conditions…
