Makueni equips 3 youth groups to boost SMEs and incomes

Makueni equips three youth groups to grow businesses Groups receive equipment to boost income generating activities County urges more youth to join community groups Three community groups in Mtito Andei have received business equipment from the Makueni County Government to support income-generating activities and strengthen small enterprises. The groups received the equipment under the Department…

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Mfinyanzi Women Group receives a cheque worth from Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya.-photo courtesy

Digital training set to boost women SMEs in three counties

Women entrepreneurs in three counties are set to gain digital skills to grow their businesses. The training model could reach thousands more women through community based trainers. An online marketplace will help participants market products and reach customers beyond their local areas. Women running small businesses in Nairobi, Nyandarua and Tana River counties are set…

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Governor Fernandes Barasa writing a dummy cheque for a women group on August 20, 2026.- photo courtesy

Butere groups receive Sh5m in Kakamega social grants

Butere groups receive Sh5 million to boost income generating activities. The grants target women, youth, widows and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons living with disabilities and widows in Butere Sub County received Ksh5 million under the Social Protection Grants Programme aimed at boosting local enterprises and improving livelihoods. The funds benefited 100 groups spread…

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Taita Taveta County governor Dr. Andrew Mwadime speaking during a consultative meeting in Mombasa.- Photo courtesy

Taita Taveta governor calls for more irrigation investment

Taita Taveta’s agricultural potential could grow significantly with expanded irrigation investment. Governor Andrew Mwadime wants water challenges tackled to unlock farming, jobs and food production. New programme targets livestock, dairy, fruits, edible oils and rice as key growth areas. Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has called for more investment in irrigation infrastructure to boost agriculture,…

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Kangundo MP Fabian Kyule during the opening of class build through NG-CDF at Kilalani Primary school.-Photo/Gastone Valusi

Kangundo MP urges boda boda Saccos to invest in matatus

Kangundo MP Fabian Kyule Muli wants boda boda saccos to diversify into matatu transport More than 2,000 motorbikes worth over Ksh360 million face growing competition The newly tarmacked Kangundo Mwala road could open new transport and farming opportunities Kangundo MP Fabian Kyule Muli has urged 48 boda boda saccos in the constituency to diversify into…

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A section of the Chesinendet Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Modern Market in Kipkelion East.- Photo/KNA

Chesinendet ESP market nears completion, to boost SMEs

Chesinendet modern market is nearing completion and expected to serve about 5,000 people More than 200 traders will get stalls with cold storage, ICT services and clean water facilities Women traders are set to benefit from safer trading spaces through the new market and Mama Shops initiative. The Chesinendet Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) modern market…

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Faith Gitira, Kakamega County Chief Officer for Trade.-Photo courtesy

Lugari traders sensitised on Kakamega County loan access

Kakamega has set aside Ksh114 million for affordable loans to small businesses in 2026/2027 Market committees will help identify beneficiaries, track repayments and strengthen accountability Traders have been urged to borrow responsibly through registered groups and use approved payment channels Lugari traders have been sensitised on how to access affordable financing from the Kakamega County…

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Meru governor Isaac Mutuma.- Photo courtesy

Mutuma grants Gakoromone traders relocation site

Governor Mutuma agrees to assess an alternative relocation site. Traders had rejected the proposed site over suitability concerns. The Ksh1.2 billion market will serve more than 3,000 traders. Gakoromone fresh produce traders in Meru town have reason to smile after Governor Isaac Mutuma agreed to their request for a new relocation site ahead of the…

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