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Kisumu has been ranked among the top 1,000 cities that have impressive innovation business startup ecosystems in the world, beating cities in many industrialized countries. In a new report by Startup Blink –a global economy research platform – Kisumu’s good ranking has also helped Kenya to reserve its position as third Best County for start-ups…
Over 1000 angry farmers affiliated to Mutira Farmers Co-operative Society have ejected the current leadership-handed it over to the county government of Kirinyaga during a Special General Meeting that was held on Thursday, June 27. During the meeting, the election date was set to be on July 12 in all factories under the society. The…
Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has issued guidelines for coffee cooperatives debt waiver 2024. Through a public notice from Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi the Ministry notified the public that any organization that has not forwarded its claims to Commissioner for Cooperatives Development to do so by close of business…
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo has said the government is planning to digitise at least 80 per cent of public services and make them available in a one-stop shop, the e-Citizen platform. The CS who was speaking during opening the East African Communications Organization (EACO) 29th Annual Assemblies…
The government has assured smallholder tea farmers that it will not meddle in the elections for the directors of tea factories scheduled for Friday June 28. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi gave the assurance to the farmers at Githongo tea factory in Central Imenti, Meru County. In the past, farmers and other stakeholders had accused…
The Nyanza international investment conference which was scheduled to take place from Friday June 28 has been postponed indefinitely. According to a press statement from the organizing committee, the event scheduled for June 28 and 29 has been put on hold until new dates are announced. According to ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, the conference…
The latest Finance Bill has generated considerable debate and concern among ordinary Kenyans. The bill proposes several measures to correct the budget deficit, but one of the most controversial aspects is the dependence on high taxation. Despite its apparent simplicity, this method frequently results in damaging outcomes for both our financial standing and daily activities….
This year’s Ushirika Day, also known as International Co-operatives Day will be celebrated on July 6 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) grounds. The theme of this year’s celebrations is “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All”. This year will be the 102 Ushirika Day. International Co-operatives Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday…
A recent research study on cooperatives in Kenya now shows that cooperatives are a preferred store of wealth for members and that many people are leaning on Saccos and cooperatives for small loans. Fifty four percent of cooperative members relied heavily on their cooperative ownership as a store of wealth. The cooperative as a store…
Enkanasa Cow has procured two milk coolers designated for MAACOM milk cooperatives centres located both at Ilmeshuki Lekule and Sikawa in Kilgoris constituency. Narok County Senator Ledama ole Kina said the coolers are privately funded by Enkanasa Cow and its associates for the economic development of the Maasai Women. The senator said other cooling plants…
