NTSA launches free training for over 4,000 PSV workers

NTSA begins free training for thousands of PSV workers Drivers and operators to gain new safety and management skills Programme targets safer and more professional public transport operations More than 4,000 participants drawn from Kenya’s public transport sector—including Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers, operators, Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (SACCO) managers and supervisors—are set to…

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Batram Muthoka CEO at Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya Speaking During The Harvest Festival at ACK All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

AI to headline Nairobi International Trade Fair, says ASK

AI and precision agriculture to feature prominently at Nairobi International Trade Fair Farmers set to explore technologies for productivity and climate-smart farming More than 500 exhibitors expected at Jamhuri Park Showground Artificial intelligence (AI), precision agriculture and data-driven farming will take centre stage at this year’s Nairobi International Trade Fair as farmers are set to…

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Machakos County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Roads, Transport, Housing and Lands, Nathaniel Nganga, addressing residents at Thinu in Kathiani Sub-county on Friday during a development tour. PHOTO| courtesy

Machakos County deploys 13 new road graders to improve roads

New graders are being deployed across Machakos to improve road access Residents urged to support road demarcation and opening of access routes Several market centres are set to benefit from a land titling programme Machakos County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Roads, Transport, Housing and Lands, Nathaniel Nganga, says the 13 newly procured road graders…

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Packed tea ready for dispatch to the Mombasa auction. Photo/courtesy

Tea smallholders earn Sh914m at Mombasa auction

KTDA tea factories secure strong returns at the Mombasa auction Farmers benefit as tea prices remain firm amid reduced volumes Fertiliser availability raises hopes for improved production next year Tea smallholders under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) earned Ksh 914,424,196.14 at the Mombasa auction this week. The factories sold 2,596,542 kg of tea at…

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The late Francis Gitau Michino, former Supervisory Committee chairman of Tai DT Sacco, who was laid to rest at his home in Gachoire, Lari Sub-County, Kiambu County, on Friday, September 18, 2026. PHOTO| Tai Sacco

Tai DT Sacco bids farewell to guardian of member assets

Tai DT Sacco mourns the loss of its Supervisory Committee chairman His service spanned teaching, cooperative leadership and housing initiatives Colleagues, leaders and community members gathered to honour his legacy Tai DT Sacco is mourning Francis Gitau Michino, its Supervisory Committee chairman, who was laid to rest on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was buried…

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Seized consignment of unregistered Duduacelamectin intercepted by PCPB officers at Suam One Stop Border Post. PHOTO| courtesy

PCPB seizes illegal pesticide consignment at Suam border

PCPB officers intercept illegal pesticide consignment at Suam border Duduacelamectin seized during a joint enforcement operation Board steps up surveillance to curb entry of unregistered pest control products Protecting Kenya from illegal pest control products remains a key focus of the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). Through enhanced compliance and enforcement operations across the country,…

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Senator Issac Mwaura Speaking during the stakeholders breakfast meeting in Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Nairobi.- PHOTO| courtesy

Uwezo Fund CEO calls for partnerships to aid persons with disabilities

Uwezo Fund calls for stronger partnerships to support persons with disabilities Stakeholders push for improved access to finance and economic opportunities Meeting highlights the need to turn inclusion policies into practical action Uwezo Fund Chief Executive Officer Peter Lengapiani has called for stronger partnerships among government, the private sector and development partners to expand access…

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Dr Ronald Inyangala displaying a letter from the Kenya sugar board election committee allowing him to vie for the Upper Western region KSB director position which it's elections was to be held on 5th September 2026 but was later suspended following a court order. PHOTO| Wakhungu Andaje

Sugar farmers await KSB election date amid court battle over board seats

Sugar farmers await clarity on delayed Kenya Sugar Board elections Farmers reject a proposal for Parliament to appoint board directors Upper Western farmers rally behind their preferred candidate for the seat Kenya’s sugar farmers are eagerly awaiting an election date for their preferred director as the High Court prepares to determine consolidated cases challenging the…

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Enos Njeru speaks in a high profile tea meeting in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

Kagwe, Njeru push for stronger tea sector partnerships

Tea stakeholders call for stronger partnerships to transform the sector Kagwe urges measures to boost value addition and continental tea trade KTDA pushes collaboration on markets, technology and climate resilience Kenya’s tea stakeholders have called for stronger partnerships to fast-track the sector’s transformation for 700,000 farmers. Key officials said most of the tea in the…

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