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Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe with senior officials from the General Administration of China Customs. Photo Courtesy

Kenya seeks zero-duty access for agricultural exports to China, calls for quick approvals

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Kenya has intensified efforts to secure zero-duty access for its agricultural and livestock products in the Chinese market, with Cabinet Secretary Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe urging senior officials from the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) to fast-track long-pending approvals. In a high-level meeting held in Nairobi, Kagwe engaged a delegation led by…

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Senator Omtatah questions legality of  transfer of Amboseli to Kajiado County

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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah  has raised serious concerns over the recent handover of Amboseli National Park to the County Government of Kajiado, a move announced by President William Ruto on 8 November 2025. Seeking a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources, Omtatah questioned the constitutional, legal and environmental foundation…

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Rift Valley dairy farmers demand over Ksh 300M in unpaid arrears from New KCC

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Dairy farmers across Kenya’s North Rift and South Rift regions are demanding more than Ksh 300 million in unpaid arrears for milk supplied to the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (New KCC) over the past four months, plunging the sector into a worsening financial crisis. Farmers report that delayed payments have disrupted their livelihoods, reduced milk…

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KCB Group posts Ksh47.3 billion profit for nine months ending September 2025

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KCB Group PLC has reported a profit after tax of Ksh47.3 billion for the nine months ending September 2025, a 3.5% increase from Ksh45.7 billion in the same period last year. The Group’s strong performance was driven by higher income across business lines and effective cost management, despite challenges in its markets. KCB’s balance sheet…

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SACCO stakeholders during International Cooperative Day Celebrations at KICC. Photo by Obegi Malack

SACCOs face challenges in partnering with housing cooperatives amid regulatory restrictions

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The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), in partnership with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) and FSD Kenya comprehensive market study on the role of SACCOs in affordable housing finance has revealed that many Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are increasingly separating their operations from affiliated housing cooperatives. This shift is largely in response…

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3rd Co-operative Movement Stakeholders’ Annual Conference and the 8th The Co-operative University of Kenya Annual Scientific Conference 2025 kicks off at Sawela Lodge, Naivasha. Photo Courtesy

SACCO usage rises from 9.6% in 2021 to 11.7% in 2024, FinAccess Surveys

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SACCO membership and usage in Kenya continue to grow, with the latest 2024 FinAccess Household Survey (SACCO Sub-Sector Report) showing an increase from 9.6 percent in 2021 to 11.7 percent in 2024. The growth is attributed to more households joining SACCOs that offered relatively affordable loans during the high-interest-rate period. The FinAccess Surveys also highlighted…

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Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba in Kisii County. Photo Courtesy

MP Wamuchomba warns of imminent collapse of Kenya’s tea sector

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Githunguri Member of Parliament, MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has raised alarming concerns over the state of Kenya’s tea sector, warning that it is on the brink of collapse unless urgent action is taken by the government. Wamuchomba, who has been an outspoken advocate for tea farmers, criticized the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), claiming it has…

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CS Kagwe calls for intensified farmer sensitization on pest control to safeguard macadamia sector

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The Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for intensified farmer sensitization on pest control issued to safeguard Kenya’s macadamia sector. According to the Chairperson for Macadamia Association of Kenya, Jane Maigua, he has warned that harmful pesticides and aggressive pest attacks are destroying up to 40% of national production, an…

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President William Ruto with the delegates during the taxpayers day celebration at State House in Nairobi/Photo Courtesy

President Ruto commits to support KRA to achieve tax target

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President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in achieving its taxation targets. The president said he would assist the tax body in its policies and resources needed to innovate, simplify processes, build public trust, and serve taxpayers more efficiently. Speaking during this year’s Taxpayers’ Day celebrations held at…

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