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The government has issued exclusive coffee export licenses to 10 companies, this marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform Kenya’s coffee sector and boost earning for smallholders farmers. In a gazette notice dated August 22, 2025, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced its intention to grant the licenses under the Crops…
Agriculture Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul has highlighted Kenya’s strategic engagement in nuclear science for the Agrifood transformation. PS Ronoh was speaking when he participated in the high-level thematic event “Enhancing Health and Food Security in Africa through Nuclear Science and Technology” during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)…
Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa. The appointment takes effect on 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval. In its statement, the bank stated: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive, East Africa, effective…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has opposed a redundancy plan by Nzoia Sugar Company that could leave thousands of workers jobless. In a statement issued on August 21, 2025, Natembeya raised alarm over an internal memo dated August 18, 2025, in which the management of Nzoia Sugar notified its staff of an intended redundancy effective…
The Cooperative University of Kenya has proposed the establishment of an Africa Horticulture Centre, a collaborative venture with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). The Horticulture Centre is aimed at creating a continental hub for horticulture research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The University Chancellor Dr. Benard William Chitunga who presented the proposal during a…
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has raised alarm over astronomical figure of the outstanding debt owed by the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the private sector amounting to Ksh43 billion. The association now warns that the country’s healthcare system risk grinding to a…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has released Ksh3.4 billion to 2,048 health facilities across the country to settle verified claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). In a statement issued on August 21, SHA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the funds cover a range of services including inpatient care, drugs and substance…
The High Court in Kerugoya has allowed the government to proceed with duty-free rice imports, but under tighter conditions than originally proposed. In a ruling delivered on August 19, 2025, Justice Edward M. Muriithi upheld the legality of Kenya Gazette Notice No. 10353, which had authorised the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of Grade 1…
Former councillors, Kenya Railways pensioners and ex-KCC workers have renewed their plea for justice as pension disputes continue to clog the system, drawing the attention of Parliament and the National Treasury. This prompted the Senate Labour and Social Welfare Committee to intervene in handling the complaints as thousands of retirees which has remained in limbo…
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been encouraged to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to boost efficiency, strengthen customer experience and remain competitive in fast changing markets. According to industry experts, AI offers businesses the ability to improve decision-making, streamline processes and provide personalized services to customers. In Kenya, stakeholders have highlighted that adopting AI…
