Ruto launches Revised MSME Policy 2026, flags Sh3 trillion financing gap on World MSME Day

President William Ruto on Saturday presided over Kenya’s 2026 World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, where he officially launched the Revised MSME Policy 2026 aimed at transforming the sector into a globally competitive engine of inclusive growth. The revised policy seeks to create…

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President William Ruto speaking during the Hustler Fund second anniversary-Photo|Courtesy

Ruto: Hustler Fund disburses Ksh90 billion, restores credit access for millions

President William Ruto has revealed that the government’s Hustler Fund has disbursed nearly Ksh90 billion to more than 27 million Kenyans, while enabling over two million borrowers previously blacklisted by Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB) to rebuild their creditworthiness and rejoin the formal financial system. Speaking on Saturday, June 27, 2026, during World MSME Day, Ruto…

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Nicco Movers Sacco resumes operation after suspension by NTSA

Nicco Movers Sacco will resume operations following an order from the Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB) after being suspended by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over the alleged death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student. Eugine Mutuku was allegedly thrown out of a moving vehicle, registered under NICCO Sacco, without consideration,…

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The Meru County government MCDIC Managing Director Dr Jotham Kirimi (in blue suit, tie and specs) said the legislation was developed to bring law and order in the Miraa industry apart from safeguarding the interests of legitimate players in the sector

Meru County enforces miraa promotion Act as MCDIC targets brokers and illegal traders

Meru County has officially rolled out the implementation of the Miraa Promotion Act, 2026, a landmark law designed to regulate one of the region’s most lucrative cash crops. The legislation, developed in partnership with stakeholders across the miraa value chain, is now operational countywide and seeks to streamline trade, protect farmers from exploitation, and ensure…

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Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii (l) during the during a training session attended by members of more than 40 boda boda SACCOs. Photo Courtesy

Uasin Gishu boosts cooperative societies through capacity-building initiative

The Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through a comprehensive capacity-building programme aimed at improving governance, promoting enterprise growth, and creating employment opportunities. Speaking on Thursday June 25, during a training session attended by members of more than 40 boda boda Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), Governor Jonathan Bii…

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Transparency International flags governance gaps in affordable housing projects

The Affordable Housing Programme has come under renewed scrutiny after a new corruption risk assessment revealed significant governance weaknesses that could undermine its ability to deliver transparent and affordable homes to citizens. The study, conducted by Transparency International (TI), examined flagship infrastructure projects and found that housing developments in Vihiga and Kiambu counties face moderately…

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Kirubia Cooperative to revive coffee farming through new leadership

The Kirubia Farmers’ Cooperative Society has shared its plans towards improving the quality of coffee production, farmers’ timely compensation, and the factory upgrade through the newly elected management. Chairperson Alfan Gitari Njeru, speaking after the polls, said the new leaders will work closely with members to address long‑standing challenges and ensure the cooperative regains its…

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PS Kilemi strengthens cooperative ties in meeting with global apex body DGRV

Principal Secretary for the Department of Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi has paid a courtesy call to the offices of the German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation (DGRV), a global cooperative apex organisation that supports the strengthening of governance, institutional capacity, financial oversight, and value chain development in cooperative movements. According to the ministry’s social media post, the…

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