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The International Cooperative Alliance – Africa (ICA-Africa) has announced the appointment of Dr. Rose Karimi from Kenya as its new Regional Director. Dr Karimi is a former Cooperative Advisor at HealthPartners International Development. In her acceptance statement Dr Kirimi said her focus will be on empowering people, strengthening data and visibility, amplifying advocacy, securing sustainable…
The National Council of Ushirika Day celebrations has written to cooperative movement stakeholders to participate in Ushirika Day Exhibition 2025 International Day of Cooperatives, (Ushirika day) two days exhibitions. The exhibition will be held on 11th and July 12th July at the KICC grounds. In a notice dated 16th June 2025, from the Council chairman…
President William Ruto has assented to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The head of state also signed into law the Insurance Professionals Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 13 of 2024). The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing legislation is designed to strengthen Kenya’s framework for tackling money…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Board Chairman Dr Chris Wamalwa has called for strengthening of security systems across the public and private sectors to secure the country against cyber-attacks. Wamalwa said the country was facing a growing scale and complexity of cyber threats targeting critical national infrastructure, corporates and financial institutions. This, he said has…
Kenya Railways, (KR) is positioning its Marine Division as a key player in regional logistics, with bold plans to expand marine transport services across Lake Victoria. With two cargo vessels — MV Uhuru I and the recently commissioned MV Uhuru II — already operating on separate routes, the state corporation is capitalizing on growing demand…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has firmly directed county governments across the country to protect Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) parcels of lands from encroachment and land grabbers. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 ASK Kakamega show, Kagwe stressed that the property must remain under ASK’s control and be made…
The government through the Ministry of Energy has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a multi-billion dollar nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the initiative recently, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring an adequate and reliable power supply for industries, businesses, and homes. “This power plant will supply electricity to…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that the government is targeting to support 70 Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in every Ward through the National Youth Opportunities towards Advancement (Nyota) Program. Each business will get a capital injection of Sh50, 000 to boost operations in order to grow the economy Prof Kindiki said. Speaking at…
Sacco stakeholders on Saturday joined hands in a vibrant tree planting exercise at Jamhuri Show Grounds to celebrate Ushirika Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Co-operatives Build a Better World,” The exercise was in preparation for the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives, which will be observed on July 5th (county ushirika day celebrations) and 12th…
As Kenya strides into a transformative phase of its economic landscape, the Cooperative Bill 2024 has emerged as a pivotal piece of legislation poised to reshape the country’s cooperative sector. The law before the Senate comes amid a backdrop of economic challenges and calls for reform. This bill promises to modernize governance, enhance accountability, and…
