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The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the appointment of newly named Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Adan Mohamed, following a petition challenging the recruitment process. Justice Gregory Mutai issued the orders at the Milimani High Court on Tuesday, freezing the implementation of the appointment until the case is heard and determined. The court…
Ollin Sacco Society Limited has announced vacancies for qualified individuals to fill several positions on renewable contracts. The available positions include Accounts Assistant, Sales Executive, and Assistant Administrative Officer. According to the sacco, the interested applicants must be between 25 and 35 years old, computer literate, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. “Candidates applying…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned violent protests witnessed across parts of the country over rising fuel prices and called for calm as the government seek intervention measures. The countrywide demonstrations witnessed in several parts of the country disrupted the transport sector and paralysed movement in several towns. Prof Kindiki appealed for calm, urging Kenyans…
President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s affordable housing initiative, stating that the country has shown that people living in informal settlements can move into modern high-rises without facing higher living costs. Speaking at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 18, President Ruto highlighted that Kenya had begun replacing Nairobi’s informal settlements with organised,…
Co‑operative Bank of Kenya has reported its strongest quarterly performance in history, posting a profit before tax of KSh11.37 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The result, announced on May 13, represents an 18.1 per cent increase from KSh9.63 billion recorded in the same period last year. Profit after tax rose even…
Residents of Meru County have called on the national government to prioritise agriculture and youth empowerment in the 2026/27 Budget, saying the two sectors hold the key to economic growth, job creation and improved livelihoods in the region. Speaking during a public participation forum on the Budget Estimates organised by the National Assembly’s Budget and…
Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chief Executive Officer Daniel Marube has cautioned the government against rushing reforms in the cooperative sector, warning that hurried implementation of the proposed delegate system could undermine governance and erode member confidence. He called for more time to allow public participation and member education, particularly in rural and agricultural cooperatives….
The government has lifted its year‑long suspension on the registration of new Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs), but applicants will now face stricter requirements aimed at strengthening governance and protecting members’ deposits. Speaking during the launch of preparations for this year’s International Co-operative Day celebrations, popularly known as Ushirika Day, Commissioner for Co‑operative Development…
President William Ruto has left Nairobi for Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), where Kenya will present its Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) as a model for sustainable urban development and economic transformation. The high‑level forum, convened by UN‑Habitat, brings together governments, investors, urban planners, civil society organisations, and…
Scrap metal traders in Kajiado County under Ecosteel association are set to establish a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sacco) aimed at empowering members and strengthening the sector through improved access to financing, training, and business support. The initiative will be implemented in partnership with the Equity Group Foundation as part of efforts to formalize…
