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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…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, has called on counties to partner with the national government in transforming Kenya’s livestock sector into a pillar of food security, rural livelihoods, and economic growth. Speaking during a joint consultative meeting with 24 ASAL Governors, he outlined priorities including rangeland restoration, sustainable animal feeds, livestock vaccination,…
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) has reiterated its critical role in empowering young Kenyans through access to affordable financing, entrepreneurship training, market linkages, and labour mobility programs, aligning with the constitutional commitment to youth advancement. YEDF Corporate Communications Manager Benson Muthendi has highlighted the Fund’s recent achievements, including the disbursement of Ksh 200 million…
Kenya’s banks have surpassed their annual lending target to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), exceeding the Ksh150 billion target by 2% to a total of Ksh153 billion. This was announced by Raimond Molenje, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), during the launch of the Nature Positive Financing Assessment Report. Molenje…
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe has officially inaugurated the new board of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), calling for accelerated adoption of digital agricultural technologies to transform the sector. Speaking during the event, CS Kagwe commended KALRO’s critical role as the region’s leading agricultural research institution. With 16 research institutes and…
The cooperative sector in Kenya earned top recognition at the 2025 Strategic Business & Leadership Awards (SBLA) when Stima DT Sacco was named Corporate of the Year in the SACCOs and Microfinance Institutions category. By winning the coveted award, Stima DT Sacco reaffirmed its place among Kenya’s most dynamic financial cooperatives. Organizers praised it as…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has ordered banks and Savings And Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) to comply with new guidelines on cyber security that mandate stricter protection for financial systems in order to protect themselves against cyber insecurities. To support this, the CBK has established the Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC), a hub…
A new report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revealed that a majority of Kenyans borrowing small digital loans particularly those of Ksh 1,000 or less are defaulting, raising concerns over the sustainability and impact of digital credit in the country. The Kenya Financial Sector Stability Report released on September 2025, shows that…
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…
Mwalimu National DT Sacco has launched cheque book services to boost members’ financial transactions. “The introduction of cheque books will provide members with greater flexibility, convenience, and professionalism in managing their financial transactions,” it said. The sacco chief executive Kenneth Odhiambo said the move would enhance financial inclusivity, giving members expanded options to transact seamlessly….
