Co-op Bank reduces base lending rate by 2 per cent to 14.5 per cent

The Cooperative Bank of Kenya customers can now smile all the way to the bank after the leading lender in the country announced that it has reduced its lending rate by 2 per cent. In a statement dated February 10, 2025 and signed by the Group’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Gideon Muriuki,…

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Kamuthi Farmers Co-operative Society looses Ksh10 Billion land to Nairobi County

Kamuthi Farmers Cooperative Society Limited lost 176 acres of land in Kiambu worth Ksh 10 billion to Nairobi City County. The Sacco lost an appeal in court against the county government in pursuit of the land in a matter that has been prolonged in court for 33 years. Court of Appeal judges David Musinga, Sankale…

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Government urged to prioritize agriculture for national prosperity

Agriculture is often referred to as the backbone of any economy. Its significance extends beyond mere food production; it touches on various aspects of societal well-being, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. In recent years, the challenges posed by climate change, population growth, and economic fluctuations have highlighted the urgent need for governments to prioritize the…

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KEMRI turns to locally produced products amid USAID cuts

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is relying on its locally produced products following the decision by United States President Donald Trump to cut foreign aid. This move has significantly impacted the organisation’s operations. KEMRI Director General (DG), Prof. Elijah Songok, stated that areas affected include disinfectants, repellents, Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), and diagnostic kits,…

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CS Joho assembles task force to address controversial aquaculture regulations

The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, has announced the formation of a task force to address contentious issues surrounding the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations, 2024. This move follows a constitutional petition filed by the Lake Victoria Aquaculture (LVA) Association on December 24, 2024,…

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Govt launches online platforms (ardhisasa) for land transactions

The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development has stopped use of old generation mutation forms for land transactions. The ministry has instead developed online platforms (ardhisasa) to assist in land transactions in the country. In statement by Director of Surveys Maritim Weldon dated 14th January 2025,the ministry says the online platform will…

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Uwezo Fund Boosts Nyeri Town Constituency with Ksh 3.15 Million

In a significant step toward empowering local communities, Uwezo Fund cheques totaling Ksh 3,150,000 were presented to 19 groups in Nyeri Town Constituency. The event was presided over by Hon. Rahab Mukami, Nyeri County Women Representative, alongside Hon. Duncan Mathenge, MP for Nyeri Town, Uwezo Fund Chairperson Ms. Ann Njuguna, and Senior Assistant County Commissioner…

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Samburu County Women Representative MP Pauline Lenguris.

Samburu County women rep calls for greater support for women-led innovations

Samburu County Woman MP Pauline Lenguris has called for greater support for women-led innovations in natural resource management. While engaging researchers, policy makers, NGOs and civil society organizations across the globe the MP Lenguris highlighted some of the innovative empowerment programs that Samburu women have involved themselves in. “Women of Samburu have resolved to traditional…

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Kisumu recruits 111 extension staff to enhance service delivery

The Kisumu County government recruited 111 highly experienced extension staff during the year under review, Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has said. This, he noted, improved service delivery by reducing the staff-to-farmer ratio from 1:10,000 to 1:3,000 on average. Additionally, 42 agripreneurs were recruited through the World Bank-funded NAVCDP to support extension services in six wards: Awasi/Onjiko,…

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Kitui Women’s Rep supports local women groups with valuable donations

Some women’s groups from across Kitui County have benefitted from water tanks, catering equipment, motorcycles, tents, and chairs worth millions of shillings, donated by the Kitui County Women’s Representative, Dr. Irene Muthoni Kasalu. The donation ceremony took place recently at Kauwi Primary School in Kitui West District within Kitui County. The Makueni County Women’s Representative,…

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