FKE Executive Director Dr. Jacqueline Mugo adressing the Press in Nakuru City.

Stop overtaxing companies FKE urges President Ruto

The Federation of Kenya Employers(FKE) have urged President William Ruto to stop overtaxing industries and Companies in Kenya, prompting high risk of  closure and migrate to the neighboring countries in East and Central Africa. Speaking in Nakuru City during The FKE Regional Annual General Meeting  held at Waterbuck Hotel Executive Director Dr.Jacqueline Mugo said companies…

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Busia county CEC trade,industrialisation and cooperatives Mr.Omuse Olakachuna addressing women Entrepreneurs.

Busia women entrepreneurs boosted through economic empowerment training

Women entrepreneurs in Busia County have received a significant boost through a new economic empowerment program aimed at enhancing their skills in entrepreneurship and financial management. The initiative, launched this week, is a partnership between the County Government of Busia, Stanbic Bank Foundation, and Kenya Industrial Estates. It targets women in micro and small enterprises,…

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KSB chairman Nicholas Gumbo during media briefing.

Sugar Board calls for cane development investment to curb shortages

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has made an earnest appeal to sugar milers across the country to invest in cane development in order to address the recurrent shortages occasionally experienced. KSB chairman Nicholas Gumbo noted that a number of millers were not keen on investing on cane development hence causing ripples within the sugar industry….

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Parliament passes Anti-Money Laundering Laws Bill, proposes to amend Sacco Act

The National Assembly has passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill will see amendment of the Sacco Societies Act (Cap. 490B), empowering the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) in regulating the Saccos, the societies have mobilized deposits of members to the tune of more than ksh 1…

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Imenti Central Member of Parliament Moses Kirima/photo courtesy

Joy as Imenti Central groups receive Kshs 6.9 million from Uwezo fund

Imenti Central Member of Parliament Moses Kirima has disbursed Kshs 6.9 million Uwezo Fund to over 80 local groups comprising youth and women in a bid to promote self-reliance and small-scale entrepreneurship. Speaking after disbursing cheques to groups, the law maker emphasized that the money is interest-free and meant for development-focused groups. Kirima also noted…

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Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma/photo courtesy

Meru Governor assent the Coop amendment bill

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assented to the Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill aimed at strengthening governance of the cooperative movement. The assentment ceremony, held at the county headquarters, was attended by members of the County Assembly, representatives of cooperative societies, and various stakeholders from finance and agricultural sectors. Governor Mutuma, while speaking at the ceremony,…

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 KSB Chief Executive officer, Jude Chesire/photo courtesy

Kenya sugar board moves to next subsidiary legislation on the proposed Sugar Act of 2024

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) is moving into the next phase of subsidiary legislation to enforce the Act following a series of public participation meetings designed to gather insights from cane farmers about the proposed Sugar Act of 2024, This next step involves conducting a comprehensive Regulations Impact Assessment (RIA), guided by the Statutory Instruments…

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KEBS Mount Kenya Regional Manager Jacqueline Kang’iri speaking during the seminar with the media in Meru town.

KEBS calls on Kenyans to be more vigilant when buying goods

Kenya Bureau of Standard (KEBS), Mount Kenya Regional Manager Jacqueline Kang’iri urged members of the public to be vigilant when purchasing goods by checking out for the KEBS standardization Mark. “We urge residents to always verify that the products they buy have the KEBS standardization mark. This is one of the surest ways to protect…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe/photo courtesy

Agriculture CS issues an ultimatum to miraa traders, announces key reforms

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…

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Kisii County Matatu Associations Chairman(left) Simeon Nyamwaro

Bodaboda riders urged to prioritize safety of their customers over money 

Kisii County Matatu Owners Association has called for road safety from all drivers and bodaboda riders. The Association’s Chairman Simeon Nyamwaro said that most drivers compete for money and carry excess passengers for profit making especially at this time students are closing school a practice he says leads to accidents that could be avoided. “We…

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