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Members of Parliament, MPs are considering motion seeking the formulation of a national Land Use Policy to guide the zoning of land for agriculture and built development. The motion, sponsored by Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi, proposes a policy framework that will ensure effective land use in rural areas to prevent further loss of arable land…
When Rebecca Kendi retired from her job as a County Revenue Officer at one of the country’s largest devolved units two years ago, she had no clue what she would do in her retirement. Since the mid-1980s when she left college and got the job at the then local authority, her life had been a…
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) has reiterated its critical role in empowering young Kenyans through access to affordable financing, entrepreneurship training, market linkages, and labour mobility programs, aligning with the constitutional commitment to youth advancement. YEDF Corporate Communications Manager Benson Muthendi has highlighted the Fund’s recent achievements, including the disbursement of Ksh 200 million…
Kenya’s banks have surpassed their annual lending target to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), exceeding the Ksh150 billion target by 2% to a total of Ksh153 billion. This was announced by Raimond Molenje, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), during the launch of the Nature Positive Financing Assessment Report. Molenje…
The cooperative sector in Kenya earned top recognition at the 2025 Strategic Business & Leadership Awards (SBLA) when Stima DT Sacco was named Corporate of the Year in the SACCOs and Microfinance Institutions category. By winning the coveted award, Stima DT Sacco reaffirmed its place among Kenya’s most dynamic financial cooperatives. Organizers praised it as…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has ordered banks and Savings And Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) to comply with new guidelines on cyber security that mandate stricter protection for financial systems in order to protect themselves against cyber insecurities. To support this, the CBK has established the Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC), a hub…
A new report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revealed that a majority of Kenyans borrowing small digital loans particularly those of Ksh 1,000 or less are defaulting, raising concerns over the sustainability and impact of digital credit in the country. The Kenya Financial Sector Stability Report released on September 2025, shows that…
The Nandi county government has unveiled bold reforms in the coffee sector, aimed at protecting farmers from exploitation, restoring order in the value chain and positioning local coffee as a premium global brand. The County Executive for Agriculture and Cooperative Development, Dr. Kiplimo Arap Lagat announced nine directives touching on marketing, licensing, cooperative governance and…
Mwalimu National DT Sacco has launched cheque book services to boost members’ financial transactions. “The introduction of cheque books will provide members with greater flexibility, convenience, and professionalism in managing their financial transactions,” it said. The sacco chief executive Kenneth Odhiambo said the move would enhance financial inclusivity, giving members expanded options to transact seamlessly….
The Kenya Teachers’ Sacco Association (KETSA) has called the integration of Artificial Intelligence, (AI) into Sacco operations to strengthen digital governance and simplifies services. Speaking during the sixth annual CEO workshop in Mombasa, the forum’s Chair Joyce Ndegwa highlighted the urgency of adapting to technological shifts, strengthening Sacco member services, and innovative collaboration within the…
