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Harambee Sacco has announced a fundraising meeting to help cover funeral expenses for its late Supervisory Committee Chairman, FCPA Joseph Owuor Yamo. According to an obituary notice in a daily, Owuor passed away on June 4, 2026, while receiving medical care at Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Nairobi. “It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance…
Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) are playing an increasingly significant role in financing agricultural activities, with their contribution to credit to farmers growing from 15 per cent in March 2026 to 23 per cent in May 2026. A survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further shows that nearly one-third (32 per cent)…
Leaders in Meru County have renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperative societies as a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, enterprise development, and economic empowerment. Speaking during a high-level engagement with leaders of the Meru County Cooperatives Forum on Friday, Meru County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives, Rev. Carol Kaberia, reaffirmed the county…
The government has assured cooperative members that ongoing reforms in the sector are designed to modernise laws, align operations with the Constitution, curb corruption, enforce leadership term limits, and introduce stricter thresholds to protect members’ savings. Speaking during the official opening of Unaitas Sacco Society’s 34th branch in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, Dolphine Aremo, Director for…
Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma has vowed to revitalize the county’s struggling cooperative movement, pledging reforms aimed at restoring confidence, strengthening governance, and unlocking the sector’s potential as a driver of economic empowerment. The governor’s commitment comes at a time when many cooperative societies in Busia are facing mounting challenges, including weak leadership, financial constraints,…
The government has pledged to ensure a smooth transition for traders at Gakoromone open‑air market in Meru as construction of a Sh1 billion ultra‑modern market gets underway. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood reassured traders that their concerns over relocation will be addressed through consultations with stakeholders. He said the project will proceed as planned following…
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has been ranked first in the Ministerial Best Improved Performance Category for the 2024/25 financial year, earning national recognition during the Public Service Performance Awards ceremony officiated by President William Ruto on 19 th June, 2026. The ministry received a Certificate of Excellence…
The Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) has rejected proposals to subdivide and allocate 250,000 acres of public land under its management in Garsen Constituency, Tana River County, warning that the move would undermine national food production and contravene constitutional safeguards. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Lands at Bunge Tower, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr….
The government has unveiled an ambitious KSh1.47 trillion programme aimed at transforming agriculture into a modern, technology‑driven sector that generates jobs, boosts exports, and strengthens food security. Speaking in Nairobi, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe introduced the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a five‑year initiative developed in partnership with the World Bank. The programme seeks to…
Maize farmers in the North Rift Region are raising alarm over possible massive losses in this year’s harvest following a prolonged dry spell that has left crops withering in the fields. The situation has been worsened by the late disbursement of fertilizers, which affected crops during critical growth stages. Farmers say the four‑week drought has…
