Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launches the refurbished Kabete laboratory alongside other stakeholders. PHOTO| Courtesy

National soil health campaign launched to guide farmers

National campaign targets better soil management by farmers New partnerships seek to improve soil testing and fertiliser decisions KALRO laboratories set for upgrades to support faster soil analysis Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched a national soil health campaign aimed at helping farmers make better fertiliser decisions based on the condition…

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Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei listening during the Agricultural summit briefing in Nairobi. PHOTO| Courtesy

National agriculture summit set for KICC, State House

National agriculture summit set to bring farmers and stakeholders together Discussions will focus on food security, sovereignty and better jobs Cooperatives expected to feature in talks on markets, finance and value addition Kenya is preparing for a major national agriculture summit that will bring farmers, county governments, young innovators and partners together to take stock…

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Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speaks during the launch of the MSMEs Countrywide Sensitisation Drive at Mbale Municipal Grounds in Vihiga County. PHOTO| courtesy

Oparanya launches MSMEs sensitisation drive in Vihiga

Oparanya launches a nationwide drive to connect entrepreneurs with Government support services Uwezo Fund disburses Ksh4.55 million to 40 groups in Vihiga and Hamisi The initiative will expand access to financing, training and markets across counties Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya on Friday, September 25, 2026, launched the…

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NTSA launches free training for over 4,000 PSV workers

NTSA begins free training for thousands of PSV workers Drivers and operators to gain new safety and management skills Programme targets safer and more professional public transport operations More than 4,000 participants drawn from Kenya’s public transport sector—including Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers, operators, Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (SACCO) managers and supervisors—are set to…

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Batram Muthoka CEO at Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya Speaking During The Harvest Festival at ACK All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

AI to headline Nairobi International Trade Fair, says ASK

AI and precision agriculture to feature prominently at Nairobi International Trade Fair Farmers set to explore technologies for productivity and climate-smart farming More than 500 exhibitors expected at Jamhuri Park Showground Artificial intelligence (AI), precision agriculture and data-driven farming will take centre stage at this year’s Nairobi International Trade Fair as farmers are set to…

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Dr Ronald Inyangala displaying a letter from the Kenya sugar board election committee allowing him to vie for the Upper Western region KSB director position which it's elections was to be held on 5th September 2026 but was later suspended following a court order. PHOTO| Wakhungu Andaje

Sugar farmers await KSB election date amid court battle over board seats

Sugar farmers await clarity on delayed Kenya Sugar Board elections Farmers reject a proposal for Parliament to appoint board directors Upper Western farmers rally behind their preferred candidate for the seat Kenya’s sugar farmers are eagerly awaiting an election date for their preferred director as the High Court prepares to determine consolidated cases challenging the…

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KALRO Director General Dr Patrick Ketiem (left) with a member of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) delegation during a visit to KALRO Kabete. PHOTO| courtesy

Kenya, Australia explore agricultural research partnership

Kenya and Australia explore new areas of agricultural research cooperation Researchers examine technology and data-driven approaches for farmers Soil health and livestock feed emerge as key areas for collaboration Kenya’s agricultural research sector could see stronger international cooperation in soil health, digital farming and livestock feed following talks between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research…

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The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi-Photo|Courtesy

Mbadi vows to appeal Safaricom divestment court ruling

Treasury prepares to challenge the High Court decision on Safaricom shares Court ruling also nullified the parliamentary paper supporting the transaction Government says it remains confident in the legality of the divestment process National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said the government will move to court to appeal the High Court decision issued on…

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PS State Department For MSMEs Development Susan Mang'eni speaking during a meeting with stakeholders PHOTO| Courtesy

Stakeholders push for reform of MSME financing ecosystem

Stakeholders want financing solutions tailored to different MSME needs The forum examined ways to reduce lending risks and widen access to capital Recommendations will shape upcoming discussions on MSME financing and growth Stakeholders have called for a re-engineering of Kenya’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing ecosystem to increase access to capital, reduce investment…

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