October 17, 2026
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(From left) Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda, and Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, during the signing ceremony of the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) in Kigali, on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026. PHOTO| Courtesy

East African farmers to access Sh25.9bn climate adaptation fund

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East African farmers will access a Sh25.9bn climate finance fund. The programme targets 260,000 farmers and 500 rural businesses. Funds will support irrigation, livestock, storage, renewable energy and agro-processing. Smallholder farmers and rural businesses across East Africa are set to benefit from a new Sh25.9 billion climate finance mechanism, designed to help them invest in…

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Kenyan banks make Forbes World’s Top Performing Banks 2026

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Four Kenyan banks have entered Forbes’ inaugural global top-performing banks ranking. Co-operative Bank, Equity Group, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings made the top 500. The ranking assesses profitability, growth, capital strength and asset quality. Four Kenyan banks have been named among the World’s Top Performing Banks 2026, in the inaugural global ranking by Forbes in…

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Governor Nathif (4th from left) Jama poses with the newly sworn-in Garissa Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committee members at the County Headquarters. PHOTO| Courtesy

Garissa swears in affordable housing committee members

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Garissa has sworn in four affordable housing committee members. Governor Nathif Jama urged the team to serve with integrity. The committee will coordinate affordable housing programmes in the county. Garissa County’s Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committee is now set to begin operations, following the swearing-in of its four board members on Thursday. The ceremony…

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A goat is vaccinated during a livestock disease prevention exercise in Mandera County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Mandera completes livestock vaccination, surveillance drive

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Mandera vaccination drive reached 941 households. Over 105,000 sheep and goats received PPR protection. Teams also treated sick animals and collected samples for testing. The Department of Veterinary Services has completed a 14-day livestock vaccination drive and disease surveillance exercise across Mandera County. The exercise, carried out in collaboration with development partners, also included a…

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State Department for Livestock Development Principal Secretary (PS) Jonathan Mueke. PHOTO| File

Kenya boosts livestock exports with vaccination, tracing

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Kenya has vaccinated more than 20 million livestock to boost exports. ANITRAC will improve animal identification and traceability. Government says the system will help curb stock theft and meet export standards. The Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Kenya’s livestock export sector through vaccination, animal identification and traceability. So far, more than 20 million cattle,…

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Hillary Muhalya, author of the opinion piece on building financial resilience through lawful side hustles and diversified income.

Why Kenya’s middle class needs a lawful side hustle plan

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Kenya’s middle class is seeking more income security. Hillary Muhalya urges lawful side hustles. Building assets can strengthen financial resilience. America’s side-hustle boom shows even secure jobs no longer guarantee financial safety, a warning Kenya’s middle class should heed. An analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond found that Americans across income levels once…

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Bishops from Lower Eastern churches meet Governor Wavinya Ndeti at her office in Machakos during talks on the county budget stalemate. PHOTO| Courtesy

Bishops urge end to Machakos county budget stalemate

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Bishops met Governor Wavinya Ndeti over the budget stalemate. Clergy called for consultations to resolve the deadlock. Church leaders said their focus is Machakos’ development and residents’ welfare. Bishops from Lower Eastern churches met Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti on Thursday to discuss the county’s budget stalemate. The clergy, representing various denominations, paid a courtesy call…

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Mutahi Kagwe speaks during the launch of the National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan in Isiolo County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya unveils Sh2.1bn plan for El Niño livestock safety

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Ksh2.1bn plan targets El Niño livestock risks. 24 counties will receive initial support. Funds will cover vaccines, emergency response and early warning. The Government has launched a Ksh2.1 billion plan to shield livestock farmers from anticipated El Niño flooding across 24 counties. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe unveiled the National Livestock Sector…

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SASRA CEO David Sandagi speaks during the 3rd National Credit Market Convention, where he highlighted the role of Saccos in building trust in Kenya’s credit market. PHOTO| Courtesy

Sandagi highlights Saccos’ role in building credit market trust

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Sandagi highlights Saccos’ role in building trust in Kenya’s credit market Peer guarantorship helps members access formal financial services Regulated Saccos now serve 7.87 million members with Ksh1.21 trillion in assets The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has highlighted the growing role of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) in promoting financial inclusion and strengthening…

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