ICA-Africa appoints Dr. Rose Karimi as new Regional Director

The International Cooperative Alliance – Africa (ICA-Africa) has announced the appointment of Dr. Rose Karimi from Kenya as its new Regional Director. Dr Karimi is a former Cooperative Advisor at HealthPartners International Development. In her acceptance statement Dr Kirimi said her focus will be on empowering people, strengthening data and visibility, amplifying advocacy, securing sustainable…

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Ushirika Day Council calls stakeholders to participate in Ushirika Day exhibition 2025

The National Council of Ushirika Day celebrations has written to cooperative movement stakeholders to participate in Ushirika Day Exhibition 2025 International Day of Cooperatives, (Ushirika day)  two days exhibitions. The exhibition will be held on 11th and July 12th July at the KICC grounds. In a notice dated 16th June 2025, from the Council chairman…

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1President Ruto assents Anti-Money Laundering bill that empowers SASRA in regulating Saccos./photo courtesy

President Ruto assents Anti-Money Laundering bill that empowers SASRA in regulating Saccos

President William Ruto has assented to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The head of state also signed into law the Insurance Professionals Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 13 of 2024). The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing legislation is designed to strengthen Kenya’s framework for tackling money…

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KEBS Board Chairman Dr Chris Wamalwa/photo by Fredrick Odiero

KEBS Board Chair calls for strengthening of security systems in public, private sectors to curb cyber-attacks

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Board Chairman Dr Chris Wamalwa has called for strengthening of security systems across the public and private sectors to secure the country against cyber-attacks. Wamalwa said the country was facing a growing scale and complexity of cyber threats targeting critical national infrastructure, corporates and financial institutions. This, he said has…

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Koma Hill Market Chairman, Antony Mutungi/photo by Stephen Muthini

Matungulu residents demand for Bus Park opening to boost local trade

Residents of Koma in Matungulu Sub-county in Machakos County have called on their county government to open the Koma Hill bus park along the Nairobi – Kangundo road in order to boost trade and enable vehicles to operate with ease. The residents led yesterday by Koma Hill Market Chairman, Antony Mutungi said the bus park…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti/photo by Stephen Muthini

Machakos Youth, Women funds returned to Treasury due to county assembly wrangles, Governor reveals

Over 60 Million Shillings meant for youth and women empowerment in Machakos County has been returned to Treasury due to the ongoing wrangles between the Speaker and Members of the County Assembly. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the funds have been returned to Treasury due to failure by MCAs to pass the requisite legislation as…

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Kenya Railways Managing Director (MD) Phillip Mainga/photo by Fredrick Odiero 

KR positions its Marine Division a key player in regional logistics as plans to expand emerge

Kenya Railways, (KR) is positioning its Marine Division as a key player in regional logistics, with bold plans to expand marine transport services across Lake Victoria. With two cargo vessels — MV Uhuru I and the recently commissioned MV Uhuru II — already operating on separate routes, the state corporation is capitalizing on growing demand…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Kakamega-Governor Fernandes Baraza. photo courtesy

Agriculture CS urges counties to protect ASK lands against grabbers, encroachment

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has firmly directed county governments across the country to protect Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) parcels of lands from encroachment and land grabbers. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 ASK Kakamega show, Kagwe stressed that the property must remain under ASK’s control and be made…

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Gov’t to construct nuclear power plant in Siaya County, to boost power supply

The government through the Ministry of Energy has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a multi-billion dollar nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the initiative recently, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring an adequate and reliable power supply for industries, businesses, and homes. “This power plant will supply electricity to…

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Gov’t to support 70 SMEs in every Ward via NYOTA program – Kindiki says

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that the government is targeting to support 70 Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in every Ward through the National Youth Opportunities towards Advancement (Nyota) Program. Each business will get a capital injection of Sh50, 000 to boost operations in order to grow the economy Prof Kindiki said. Speaking at…

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