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IG SACCO to conduct members’ education forums on Saturday

The Kakamega based Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco will carry out members’ education forum aims at informing and enlightening members and prospect members on the Saccos’ products and how best they can benefit and grow their investments. The Forums which are scheduled for Saturdays February 7, 2026, will take place in various venues across the…

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Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and the KUSPAW officials during the meeting/Photo Courtesy

Sugar workers suspend strike after Govt, Union agree on arrears payment process

The sugar factory workers has suspended their nationwide strike following high-level talks held between the Government and the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW), chaired by CS Mutahi Kagwe. The industrial action, which began on January 29,  2026 and affected Muhoroni, Nzoia, Sony and Chemelil sugar factories, was triggered by unpaid salary…

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flower bouquets made up of Kenya shillings notes/photo courtesy

CBK warns against damaging Kenya shilling notes for decorative purposes

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cautioned the public against using Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative or celebratory displays, warning that the growing trend of creating cash flower bouquets and similar arrangements damages currency and disrupts cash processing. In a public notice issued on Monday, the CBK said it has observed increasing use of…

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Andrew Kanyutu, Group CEO, AVLC, hands over the offer letter to Franklin Mwirigi chair Siraji SACCO and Felix Ochieng CEO. Photo Courtesy

Siraji Sacco receives Ksh170 million financing boost from World Bank

Siraji Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd has received Ksh170 million financing boost from the AVLC Group, marking the latest disbursement under a World Bank-backed financing programme aimed at revitalising Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya that were adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Siraji Sacco, a SASRA-compliant cooperative society, supports small and…

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(L-R) PS for Mining Harry Kimtai, Devki Group of Companies Chairman Narendra Raval and Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako at Ikanga airstrip in Voi. Photo by Michael Oduor

State begins nationwide mapping of Artisanal Miners to fast-track licensing

The government has launched a nationwide mapping exercise of artisanal miners in a move aimed at formalizing small-scale mining, issuing licences and protecting miners from harassment and exploitation. Speaking during the Special General Meeting of Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited in Taita Taveta County on Saturday, the Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai said the…

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High Court in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County/Photo County

Court approves phased importation of duty-free rice to address shortfall

The High Court in Kerugoya has approved the phased importation of duty-free rice to address Kenya’s persistent production deficit, ordering the government to bring in 254,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Grade 1 rice in three equal consignments beginning March 1. In a ruling delivered by Justice Edward Muriithi, the court directed that the imports be…

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Harvested Mangoes being loaded into a Lorry for transportation in Murang'a/Photo Courtesy

Governor Kang’ata urges Mango farmers to follow cooperatives’ harvesting guidelines to curb losses

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has urged mango farmers to strictly follow harvesting guidelines issued by the cooperative so as to avoid more losses. Irungu, through a public notice, issued an advisory to mango farmers following a surplus in the market that has slowed the uptake of produce by the contracted manufacturers across the county “Farmers are…

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Devki chairman Narendra Raval speaking on Saturday during a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cooperative held in Kishushe/Photo by Michael Oduor

Devki pledges compliance with law as Kishushe Ranch grants consent for Iron Ore mining

Devki Group of Companies has pledged to strictly adhere to the law and prioritize local interests after shareholders of the Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited granted the investor consent to proceed with iron ore mining in Taita Taveta County. The commitment was made on Saturday during a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cooperative held…

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President Ruto with the NYOTA youth beneficiaries in a past event/Photo Courtesy

Kisumu youth trained on job experience component of NYOTA programme

The Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project Phase Two (KISIP 2), County Project Coordinating team rolled out youth training under the On-the-Job Experience component of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Program in Kisumu County. NYOTA beneficiaries drawn from Muhoroni settlements, Bandani, Manyatta A, Manyatta B, Nyawita/Migosi, and Kibuye informal settlements,gained workplace exposure, hands-on technical…

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LBDA officials during the launch of dredging of canals and construction of dykes in Nyando/Photo Courtesy

LBDA invests Ksh3Billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) in collaboration with other key stakeholders, has invested Ksh3 billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando,Kisumu County. The investment targets the revival of idle land at the South West Kano Irrigation Scheme in Nyando and Kadibo Sub-County, where at least seven hectares are set to be brought back into…

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