Authority kicks off campaign to register more Kenyans for retirement scheme

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has rolled out a nationwide sensitization campaign to encourage more Kenyans to join the retirement scheme to cushion themselves during old age. Speaking in Kisumu, RBA Chief Executive Officer Charles Machira said that according to their data, only 26 percent of the country’s entire labour force saves for retirement. “This…

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Govt keen on boosting key economic pillars, PS Omollo says

The Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has assured Kenyans that the government is focused on strengthening its five key economic pillars. He said that it is training its focus to accelerate and sustain inclusive growth, create opportunities for decent jobs, reduce poverty and income inequality and ensure that we create a…

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CoG submits recommendations for review of National Assembly 2022 Sugar Bill

The Council of Governors (CoG) has submitted the legislative memorandum on the National Assembly 2022 Sugar Bill to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries chaired by Kirinyaga county Senator James Murango for consideration. The document was presented by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka in his capacity as the Chair of the Agriculture Committee….

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Chelugui: Govt is developing policies to incorporate youth in Saccos

Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Cabinet Secretary  Simon Chelugui has revealed that the government is promoting the involvement of young people in the cooperative movement by encouraging them to form their own cooperatives or be incorporated into leadership of the existing Saccos. The CS lamented that despite their technological proficiency, young…

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Govt is committed to supporting growth of Co-ops, PS Kilemi says

The Principal Secretary (PS) for State Department of Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi, has reiterated the government’s pledge to support the cooperative sector by implementing dynamic policies and regulatory frameworks. Kilemi made the remarks on November 15 in Mombasa during a workshop which brought together cooperative sector shareholders from across the country to brainstorm on how to…

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Co-op Bank scoops this year’s top sustainable finance award

The Cooperative Bank of Kenya has been ranked the best for demonstrating sustained commitment to driving a positive impact on the environment through sustainable lending practices. The bank, for the fourth time in six years, has scooped the Top 2023 Overall Sustainable Finance Catalyst Award, confirming its commitment to financial sustainability. The results were released…

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Farmers to receive Ksh80 per kg in advance for coffee cherries

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the government will release the coffee cherry revolving fund to farmers soon. He said the government has allocated Ksh4 billion, adding to the Ksh2.7 billion that was earlier allocated, assuring that the government is committed to restoring the glory of the sub-sector as was in the 1980s. “The…

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Gov’t allocates Ksh500M to purchase surplus milk

The Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs Development has allocated Ksh500 million to Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) to purchase excess milk after a dairy boom following the heavy rains being experienced across the country. While addressing the press in his office, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui announced that the funds will be immediately disbursed to KCC…

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Kenyans urged to use Boma Yangu to access affordable mortgages

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has urged Kenyans to use its digital platform, Boma Yangu, to secure affordable housing mortgages through the e-Citizen platform. NHC board member Joshua Nyamori said that the platform, which he said is the gateway to the Affordable Housing Program, enables Kenyans to buy houses at market-friendly rates on both short…

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