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Farmers and cooperative societies in Lamu West Sub-county are set to transform their agricultural operations after the County Government of Lamu disbursed over Ksh 12.4 million in inclusion grants under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP), marking a significant step toward strengthening food security in the region. Lamu Governor Issa Timam presided over the phase…
The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) and the County Government of Nyamira have sealed a new partnership to breathe fresh life into coffee farming in Nyamira County, signaling renewed efforts to restore the crop as a cornerstone of the local economy. The agreement, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Tuesday,…
As the country gears towards 2027 general elections and leaders jostle for votes, the business fraternity is faced with uncertainties on the fate of their ventures. Historical trends indicate that while some sectors might see temporary boosts from political spending, the overall business environment usually experiences a “wait-and-see” approach. Investors, both local and foreign, typically…
The Kajiado County Assembly’s Committee on Gender, Culture, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife has unveiled a series of far-reaching recommendations aimed at sealing loopholes and improving accountability in the Women Economic Empowerment Fund. The committee, chaired by nominated Member of County Assembly Naisiae Karia, is pushing for structural reforms to ensure the revolving fund benefits genuine…
Members of Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited (KRCSL) have approved a projected budget of KSh46 million for the year, setting the stage for what the leadership described as a decisive push toward economic growth and stability. The budget was among the key resolutions passed during the society’s Annual General Meeting held on Friday at its…
Since 2023, Kenyans, especially those working in formal employment, have faced tough times with increased taxation and new statutory deductions eating into their payslips. Over the last three years, the government has increased deductions among salaried Kenyans with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), requiring a mandatory contribution of 2.75% of an employee’s gross monthly salary….
Mhasibu Sacco has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategic plan, outlining ambitious growth targets that include expanding membership to 100,000, tripling its asset base, and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to modernise operations. Speaking during the launch, Chief Executive Officer Eunice Kanyi said the Sacco is confident of achieving the membership target well ahead of schedule. “Our target…
President William Ruto has handed over a 10,000‑litre milk cooler to Kangari United Dairy Cooperative Society in Kigumo Constituency, Murang’a County, in a move aimed at strengthening the dairy sector and improving farmers’ incomes. Ruto said the facility will help reduce post‑harvest milk losses, enhance value addition, and increase household earnings, thereby improving livelihoods for…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned farmer co‑operative societies against the growing habit of borrowing loans without clear repayment plans, warning that the government will no longer continue writing off debts that fail to benefit farmers. Speaking during a sector forum, Kagwe said stricter accountability measures have been put in place across agricultural…
Women are increasingly taking the reins of entrepreneurship, driving innovation and economic growth in the country. Globally, according to the World Bank, one-third of businesses worldwide have a woman among their principal owners. This number is steadily rising, with the number of startups with female founders doubling globally. Studies also suggest that women-led businesses are…
