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Dr Kamau Thugge, the 10th Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) (white shirt), cuts a cake with other CBK officials during celebrations to mark the institution’s 60th anniversary in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

CBK marks 60 years with AI conference, AACB meetings

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CBK is bringing African financial leaders together for its 60th anniversary Experts will examine how AI is changing central banking and finance Governors are set to explore Africa’s push for greater monetary independence The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has marked 60 years since its establishment, opening a week of high-level engagements that bring African…

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Sunflower seeds prepared for distribution to farmers in Kajiado as part of the county’s crop diversification initiative. PHOTO| courtesy

Kajiado banks on sunflower to diversify livestock economy

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Kajiado is testing sunflower as a new option beyond livestock Farmers are being encouraged to explore the crop’s income potential Sunflower could also provide a new source of livestock feed Kajiado is looking beyond livestock, promoting sunflower as a new crop that could boost income, food security and animal feed supply. The county has stepped…

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KEWOPA representative Esther Passaris speaks during a sensitisation workshop on the National Policy on Women’s Economic Empowerment (NPWEE) in Mombasa on Monday. PHOTO| courtesy

MPs push for funding to boost women’s empowerment policy

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MPs are pressing for stronger backing for a new women’s policy Legislators are raising concerns over gaps in funding and implementation Calls are growing for more support for women at the grassroots level MPs want adequate funding, stronger coordination and oversight to help the women’s economic empowerment policy deliver results for Kenyan women. Speaking in…

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PS for Economic Planning, Boniface Baraza Makoha speaking during the Gumzo la Uchumi Mashinani at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega. PHOTO| courtesy

Muslim leaders launch Sacco to boost Western Kenya economy

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Muslim leaders are backing new ways to strengthen grassroots economies A new cooperative is set to expand opportunities for local communities Leaders are pushing for stronger support for key household needs More than 1,000 Muslim leaders from Western Kenya gathered at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega yesterday to discuss ways of strengthening the socio-economic empowerment of…

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Stakeholders engage during a consultative meeting on the rollout of the mass livestock vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease in Meru County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Meru launches mass livestock vaccination against FMD, LSD

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Meru is stepping up efforts to protect livestock from disease Farmers are being brought into a more traceable vaccination system County teams are working to speed up the rollout across the region Meru County has launched a countywide mass vaccination drive to protect cattle from Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease. The County…

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Patrick Kilemi (left), PS State Department for Cooperatives, with Jacinta Chipendo (right), from Malawi’s Department of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives, during a learning exchange on cooperative sector best practices. PHOTO| courtesy

Kenya, Malawi deepen cooperative sector learning exchange

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Kenya and Malawi are sharing lessons on strengthening cooperatives The exchange is exploring ways to improve member participation Both countries are looking at building more sustainable cooperative enterprises Kenya and Malawi are strengthening cooperative sector ties through a learning visit on best practices and shared experience. The engagement follows a visit by a Malawi delegation…

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Patrick Kilemi (left), Principal Secretary, State Department for Cooperatives, with Alfred Orora (right), Managing Partner, Pristine Consulting House Ltd, during a meeting on expanding MSME credit access through Saccos. PHOTO| courtesy

Saccos to adopt AI loan system to boost MSME credit access

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Saccos are exploring technology to widen MSME credit access A new approach could change how small businesses qualify for loans Government and private sector players are looking at smarter lending models Kenya’s State Department for Cooperatives is exploring new tech and lending models to help Saccos boost MSME credit access. PS Patrick Kilemi held talks…

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JKUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof Victoria Wambui Ngumi receives a trophy from Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at the Central Kenya National Agricultural Show. PHOTO| Courtesy

JKUAT pushes crickets, snails as alternative food sources

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Farmers are being introduced to unconventional food options New research is opening fresh opportunities for farm diversification The university is taking its innovations closer to farmers Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is stepping up efforts to promote alternative sources of food and livestock feed as researchers develop technologies aimed at helping farmers…

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PS State Department For MSMEs Development Susan Mang'eni speaking during a meeting with stakeholders PHOTO| Courtesy

Stakeholders push for reform of MSME financing ecosystem

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Stakeholders want financing solutions tailored to different MSME needs The forum examined ways to reduce lending risks and widen access to capital Recommendations will shape upcoming discussions on MSME financing and growth Stakeholders have called for a re-engineering of Kenya’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing ecosystem to increase access to capital, reduce investment…

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Kenya National Police DT Sacco officials hand over cartons of drinking water to support preparations for the GSU recruits’ passing-out parade at the National Police College Embakasi B Campus. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya National Police Sacco supports GSU recruits ahead of parade

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Kenya Police Sacco has extended support to preparations for a major police event The donation comes as GSU recruits near the end of their training The Sacco continues to support welfare initiatives within the police community Kenya National Police DT Sacco has donated cartons of drinking water to support preparations for the General Service Unit…

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