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Principal Secretary for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni (left) speaks during the Bullish Africa Annual Summit 2026 in New York City. PHOTO| courtesy

MSME financing: Kenya seeks private capital for small firms

Kenya seeks private capital to help close the Ksh4 trillion MSME financing gap Government outlines credit guarantees and investment funds to unlock lending Digitalisation and market access form part of efforts to expand MSME opportunities Kenya is seeking to unlock more private-sector financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) amid a Ksh4 trillion financing…

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Defence Sacco delegation during a benchmarking visit to United Nations DT Sacco. PHOTO| courtesy

Defence Sacco visits UN Sacco for benchmarking session

Defence Sacco delegation visits UN Sacco to learn from its operations Member service takes centre stage during the benchmarking engagement The two Saccos exchange practical approaches on improving service delivery Defence Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sacco) has visited United Nations DT Sacco for a benchmarking session on operations and member services. Defence Sacco’s delegation…

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Imarika Sacco opens recruitment for three job positions

Imarika Sacco opens opportunities for professionals across three operational roles Applicants have until October 6 to submit their applications The recruitment targets candidates with experience in finance, records management and office support Imarika Sacco has opened recruitment for three positions as it seeks to strengthen its workforce. The Sacco is hiring for the positions of…

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MSME drive to launch in Vihiga, set to back young entrepreneurs

Vihiga prepares to host the first phase of the nationwide MSME drive Government officials to engage entrepreneurs and assess ongoing support programmes The initiative will expand to more counties as officials gather feedback on implementation The government is set to launch a nationwide drive for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and young entrepreneurs, starting…

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Packed tea ready for dispatch to the Mombasa auction. Photo/courtesy

Mombasa tea auction nets Sh1.8bn as volumes rise

Tea trading activity at the Mombasa auction rises as buyers take interest Smallholder factories record stronger earnings during the latest sale Regional teas continue to attract buyers at competitive prices The Mombasa Tea Auction traded 6,213,733 kgs of made tea from four East African countries, with Kenya selling the largest consignment. In a report, East…

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Yetu DT Sacco members and staff cut a cake during celebrations to mark the Sacco’s 35th anniversary. PHOTO| Courtesy

Yetu DT Sacco celebrates 35 years of growth

Yetu DT Sacco marks 35 years of growth alongside its members and partners The anniversary reflects on milestones that have shaped the Sacco since its founding Yetu DT Sacco begins its 36th year with focus on the next chapter of growth Yetu DT Sacco has turned 35, marking more than three decades of growth built…

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaks during a meeting at his Karen residence in Nairobi on preparations for the groundbreaking of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu County. PHOTO| Courtesy

DP Kindiki: Construction of Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery set to begin next week

Lamu refinery project is set for groundbreaking next week as preparations enter final stages Government says the project could create thousands of jobs and expand opportunities in the Coast region The refinery is expected to support Kenya’s petrochemical, manufacturing and energy ambitions The construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu County is set to…

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KRA seizes under-declared smartphone consignment at Eldoret airport

KRA intercepts a smartphone consignment linked to an alleged Ksh21.5 million tax loss Verification uncovers thousands more phones than were declared in customs entries High-end smartphone models were also found among the undeclared goods at Eldoret airport The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement teams have seized a consignment of under-declared 53,000 units of smart phones…

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Dr. David Kamau, KALRO’s Director of Environment and Natural Resource Management speaks during the event. PHOTO| Courtesy

KALRO flags soil health gap behind low maize yields

KALRO says poor soil health is contributing to Kenya’s low maize yields Researchers push for site-specific fertiliser recommendations based on reliable soil data Stakeholders explore better nutrient management to raise productivity and farmer incomes Kenya’s maize production is falling far below its potential, with farmers harvesting an average of just 1.9 tonnes per hectare against…

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George Ombado, Executive Director of the African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) (left), and Botswana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Ambassador Dr Andrew Onalenna Sesinyi (right), during a meeting at the ACCOSCA Academy in Nairobi. PHOTO| Courtesy

ACCOSCA seeks deeper cooperative ties with Botswana

ACCOSCA seeks stronger cooperative partnerships with Botswana Botswana officials held talks with ACCOSCA leaders in Nairobi The engagement targets financial inclusion and sustainable cooperative growth The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) is seeking to deepen its partnership with Botswana as part of efforts to strengthen cooperative development and financial inclusion across…

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