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Stakeholders in Kenya’s seed and plant sector are pushing for a complete overhaul of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act, Cap 326, citing its failure to accommodate the evolving needs of the country’s agricultural landscape and its discriminatory stance against indigenous seed systems. The 1972 law, critics say, has become obsolete, despite undergoing several amendments…
The International Monetary Fund, IMF has urged members of parliament MPs, to enhance fiscal sustainability, and strengthen Public Finance Management (PFM) Act to boost revenue mobilization. Speaking during the parliamentary caucus on network on the World Bank and IMF consultative meeting, IMF Mission Chief, Haimanot Teferra highlighted that the IMF expects the country to focus…
The revival of Kenya’s cotton and sisal industries may soon become a reality following renewed efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture to operationalize the Draft Crops (Fibre Crops and Crop Fibres) Regulations, 2025. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the proposed regulations are critical to revitalizing…
The National Assembly Committee on Social Protection has rejected the proposed National Policy for Women’s Economic Empowerment, citing a lack of clear implementation structures and concerns over duplication of the constitutional mandate held by the 47 Women Representatives. The policy, developed by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action under the Ministry of Gender,…
The National Treasury has intensified its sensitization campaign on public asset management and electronic procurement systems, bringing on board the last batch of counties in a nationwide exercise that aims to streamline efficiency, enhance accountability, and eliminate corruption in public service. Speaking in Nyeri during a workshop for county procurement officers and accountants, the Principal…
Former employees of the defunct Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC), who have spent almost three decades fighting for their unpaid benefits, have received renewed hope after the government committed to resolving their claims within a clear timeline. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development,…
Members of Parliament, MPs are considering motion seeking the formulation of a national Land Use Policy to guide the zoning of land for agriculture and built development. The motion, sponsored by Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi, proposes a policy framework that will ensure effective land use in rural areas to prevent further loss of arable land…
Empowerment Programmes for women in Machakos County will start in October after public participation on Wikwatyo Fund, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced. Speaking at a Christian Women Association (CWA) event at Katoloni Catholic Church on Saturday, Governor Ndeti said the Wikwatyo Fund bill had been presented to the County Assembly and was now awaiting…
Kenya is eyeing Algeria market for its dairy exports as part of efforts to expand and grow its presence in international markets. This was revealed by Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) acting managing director Kimutai Maritim who said that Algeria and the wider Middle East present fresh opportunities, especially for powdered milk. “Just last week, our team was…
Members of Parliament, MPs have raised concerns over the planned sale of a significant stake in East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) to Kalahari Cement Limited. The MPs under Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired by Benard Shinali (Ikolomani) said the transaction has been shrouded in secrecy, with neither the management nor employees of the…
