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Farmers embrace aquaponics farming in Vihiga

Vihiga County farmers have embraced the aquaponics farming, which involves the integration of fish farming and crop production, to promote food production in the region. The project being supported by the Vihiga county government and other strategic partners is taking root in the region following the establishment of a modern system at Kaimosi Friends Vocational…

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SASRA Chief Executive Officer, David Sandagi speaking during the Cooperatyive s forum in Naivasha/Photo Courtesy

SASRA CEO underscores key sector reforms at Cooperative Stakeholders’ Forum

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) Chief Executive Officer, David Sandagi, has outlined major reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s cooperative sector during a high-level panel discussion at the 4th Annual Cooperative Movement Stakeholders’ Forum held at Lake Naivasha Resort. The forum, themed “Shaping the Future of Co-operatives: Leadership, Innovation and Sustainable Growth,” brought together cooperative…

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CS Oparanya calls for merger of small SACCOs to boost their competitiveness

The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya has called for the merger of small Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) as part of boosting their competitiveness both locally and internationally. Spaeking during the 4th annual Cabinet Secretary’s Cooperative Movement Stakeholders’ Forum, CS Oparanya said that small cooperatives cannot endure local and global emerging competitive…

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Matengo was arrested on Monday night after a viral video showed her beating two female traders with a wooden rod in broad daylight./ Photo courtesy

Ruth Odinga condemns Kibuye Market assault, demands swift justice

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has condemned the assault incident at Kibuye Market that led to the arrest of the market chairlady, Judith Matengo, popularly known as Nyaramba, calling for swift and transparent investigations into the attack. Matengo was arrested on Monday night after a viral video showed her beating two female traders with a…

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Kericho nominated MCA Issack Matker

Nominated MCA celebrates historic moment as Kericho Youth Bill heads to Governor for assent

Nominated MCA Issack Matker has hailed a historic step in Kericho County’s legislative journey after the Kericho County Youth Development Bill 2024, which he sponsored, was officially forwarded to Governor Dr. Erick K. Mutai for assent. The transmittal was made on 19th November 2025 by the Speaker of the Kericho County Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr….

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Michimikuru Tea Factory Chairman Kathiri Kobia speaking during the AGM

Keep politics out of Michimikuru Tea Factory, Meru farmers warn leaders

Tea farmers and the management at  Michimikuru Tea Factory in Meru County have appealed to the government to safeguard factory operations from what they term as escalating political interference that has cost the sector millions of shillings in lost income. Speaking yesterday during the factory’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), farmers lamented that persistent political meddling…

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Trans Nzoia youth set for major financial literacy training programme

More than 150 young entrepreneurs from across Trans Nzoia County’s 25 wards are poised to benefit from a comprehensive financial literacy training programme aimed at strengthening youth-led enterprises. The capacity-building session, slated for tomorrow at the Kitale Museums, is a collaborative effort between the Nawiri Fund and Britam Insurance. It seeks to equip budding entrepreneurs…

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Nyati Sacco CEO Dr. Julius Bett resigns

The Nyati Sacco Society Ltd Chief Executive Officer, CEO Dr. Julius Bett  has officially resigned. His resignation was announced by the sacco’s board of directors through a public notice published on one of the local dailies. “The Board of Directors of Nyati Sacco Society Ltd wishes to notify the members, stakeholders, and the general public…

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Joel Mutai, Regulatory and Liaison Manager aak-GROW during the sensitization meeting at the Malaba border/Photo Courtesy

Stakeholders call for stronger laws to protect farmers against counterfeit farm pesticides

Agrochemical companies and the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), with other agencies have called for stronger laws to protect farmers against illegal pest control products in the country. Speaking during the campaign run to sensitized farmers on the safe use of legal pesticides, the stakeholders underscored that using illegal pest control products not only harms…

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Over 100 Uasin Gishu MSMEs informed on business support opportunities

Over 100 Micro and Small Enterprises entrepreneurs from Turbo Sub County, Uasin Gishu have been trained on business policies so as to empower them with knowledge on existing regulations and support services. The program manned  by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) aims to foster a more informed, compliant, and competitive MSME ecosystem in…

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