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The government has announced a significant relief for taxpayers, granting a waiver of penalties and interest on late filing of Income Tax returns for the year 2024. This decision comes after the National Treasury received a request from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to approve the waiver. The waiver, which applies to returns, filed by…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed that the government’s is committed to uplifting women small scale traders by offering them financial grants and construction of modern markets across the country. Addressing over 5000 women at his Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi County, the DP said the government’s ongoing economic empowerment initiatives are part of the Bottom-Up…
Kenya’s coffee industry is facing a looming challenge as the deadline for compliance with the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR) draws closer. The regulation, which aims to prevent imports linked to deforestation, requires all coffee destined for the EU market to be fully traceable and verified as not originating from deforested land after December…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has challenged the Sotik , New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) Limited management to recognize and support the efforts of farmers supplying milk to the facility. Members who concluded an inspection visit of the milk processing plant in Bomet County urged officials to prioritise farmers’ welfare…
Tower Sacco has entered into a strategic partnership with Lowaki Eco Solutions to provide its members with affordable access to clean and efficient energy technologies. The collaboration is designed to transform how members manage their energy needs by offering subsidized energy-saving stoves and reliable solar power systems. Announced by Tower Sacco CEO Patrick Njenga and…
Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Co-operatives, Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed a new report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission, (KHRC) that had recommended scrapping of Hustler Fund. The report released on 4th August described the fund as a politically expedient but economically disastrous initiative that has failed to deliver on its promises of financial…
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has emphasized that the government is fully committed to uplifting those at the bottom of the economic pyramid through grassroots empowerment programs. Speaking on Saturday during the Molo Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum held in Molo town, Nakuru County, Kindiki defended the government backed empowerment programs and initiatives which targets savings and credit cooperatives. DP…
Consumer organizations have called for strong consumer awareness on food safety and accountability in food systems in the country. Speaking during the 2025 Coalition of Consumers Meeting on Food Safety in Kajiado County, Alice Kemunto Director, Consumer Grassroots Association said there is need for strong consumer awareness and accountability in food systems. During the meeting…
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board has strongly opposed the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill 2025, warning that its enactment could weaken government oversight and expose farmers to substandard and counterfeit seeds. The board Managing Director Prof Theophilus Mutui also warned that unscrupulous traders may take advantage of the gap created by the…
Boresha Sacco has launched five new vehicles to enhance operations and marketing activities across the seven counties in the North Rift. The new fleet is expected to boost field operations, improve service delivery and support the Sacco’s efforts in expanding its reach to underserved areas within the region. The Sacco has steadily expanded its presence…
