PS State Department For Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang'eni handing over salon equipment to residents of Bonchari Constituency. PHOTO| courtesy
MSEA hands 92 Bonchari groups machinery to boost trade
MSEA has given machinery to 92 Bonchari groups. The equipment will support value addition, jobs and enterprise growth. Ksh155.3 million has reached 6,212 Kisii youth through NYOTA. Ninety-two groups and associations registered with the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, have received common-user machinery to enhance productivity, promote value addition…
KNCCI President Dr Eric Ruto (left) at the Nyanza International Business Forum in Kisumu, where business leaders and government officials discussed trade, investment and market opportunities. PHOTO| courtesy
KNCCI links Kisumu traders to global markets at Nyanza forum
KNCCI is linking Kisumu businesses to global markets. Leaders urged traders to focus on value addition and quality. Infrastructure upgrades are expected to boost regional trade. Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Dr Eric Ruto has said it will continue linking members to various markets at all platforms. He noted that the…
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KRA moves cargo tracking seals to private vendors
KRA will phase out its cargo tracking seals by October 26. Businesses will source new seals from 15 approved private vendors. The change aims to reduce seal shortages, port delays and congestion. Businesses handling goods under customs control now have until October 26, 2026, to prepare for a new system in which cargo tracking seals…
Veterinary officers inspect chickens at a live bird market in Busia County as part of ongoing Avian Influenza surveillance. PHOTO| Courtesy
Busia County steps up bird flu surveillance in markets
Busia has reported no confirmed bird flu cases for three years. County officials are expanding poultry disease surveillance and testing. Trained officers and partners are supporting early disease detection. Busia County has intensified its monitoring of live bird markets for Avian Influenza, with local officials crediting the effort for keeping the county free of confirmed…
Mutahi Kagwe speaks during the launch of the National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan in Isiolo County. PHOTO| Courtesy
Kagwe warns against harvesting immature avocado, macadamia
Kagwe warns farmers against harvesting immature avocado and macadamia. Government plans more support for quality production and certification. Farmers are urged to use organised markets to earn better returns. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has renewed calls for higher earnings among farmers by improving the quality and marketability of the country’s agricultural produce. Kagwe singled…
GDC Sacco’s water tank donated to Gataka Primary School to support access to water for learners and the school community. PHOTO| Courtesy
GDC Sacco donates water tank, laptops to two schools
GDC Sacco donated a water tank and laptops to two schools. Gitiha Senior School and Gataka Primary School received the equipment. The donations aim to support learning and access to essential resources. GDC Sacco Society Limited has donated a water tank and laptops to two schools as part of its community support initiatives targeting education…
CMA flags 15 entities over illegal investment schemes
CMA has flagged 15 entities over alleged illegal investment schemes. DCI, CMA and other agencies are investigating the entities. Investors have been urged to verify licences before investing. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a fresh warning against 15 entities it says are unlawfully soliciting money from the public without the required licences or…
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Pirates release MV Sward, free fertiliser bound for Kenya
MV Sward and its 17 crew have been freed after five months. The vessel carries 4,500 tonnes of fertiliser bound for Kenya. Cargo must pass safety and quality checks before delivery. Somali pirates have released the MV Sward and its 17 crew members after a five-month hijacking, easing fears over Kenya’s fertiliser supply. The Turkish-managed…
Kajiado County governor Joseph Ole Lenku. PHOTO| Courtesy
Kajiado demands Sh13bn from Tata Chemicals before reopening
Kajiado wants Ksh13 billion in unpaid land rates. Lenku wants unused company land returned to residents. County seeks fairer community benefits from Tata Chemicals. Kajiado County has demanded that Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited pay Ksh13 billion in unpaid land rates before resuming operations at Lake Magadi. Speaking to a local television station on September 14,…
President William Ruto (right) and Tea Board of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai (left) during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho. PHOTO| Courtesy
Ruto launches Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho
Ruto launches Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho. The SEZ is expected to boost tea processing, value addition and manufacturing. The project is projected to create more than 10,000 jobs for youth. Tea Board of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai joined President William Ruto on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as the Head of State…
