Mining licence delays cost Kenya billions as investors pull back

Licence delays are stalling mining projects and costing Kenya billions in potential investment. Industry leaders warn regulatory bottlenecks are driving investors to competing markets. MESK is urging faster, more transparent licence approvals to unlock the sector’s growth. Kenya’s ambition to transform its mining industry into one of the country’s leading economic pillars is increasingly coming…

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Market stalls destroyed by fire at Machakos Mitumba Market, where more than 250 traders lost their businesses in the blaze. Photo/Stephen Muthini

Machakos County government hands over Sh12.5 million to fire victims as market rebuild begins

Machakos County gave Ksh12.5 million to over 250 traders affected by the Mitumba Market fire, with each receiving Ksh50,000 to restart their businesses. Reconstruction of the market has begun, with the county promising modern stalls and a space for every affected trader. More than 250 traders left counting losses after a fierce fire razed the…

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National Assembly dismisses misinformation on Sacco Amendment Bill, says legislation still open for public input

The National Assembly has dismissed what it called widespread misinformation surrounding the proposed Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, saying claims that the legislation would create a government controlled “super Sacco” or hand the President power over Sacco leadership are false. In a public statement, the Assembly said the Bill, which seeks to amend the Sacco…

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CS for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya (C) and PS for the State Department for MSME Development Susan Mang'eni (L) while attending NYOTA disbursement ceremony in West Pokot. Photo/Courtesy

Massive turnout in West Pokot as CS Oparanya launches NYOTA fund drive

As early as 7:00 a.m. the road leading to the famous West Pokot County Showground in Kapenguria was busy as youth streamed to the venue of the NYOTA Fund Disbursement. By 11:00 a.m. the showground was full to capacity as Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya…

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CAK reassures public over false infrastructure funding reports

CAK dismisses claims that the government plans to use Sacco savings to fund infrastructure projects.  Cooperative apex body says the proposed Sacco law contains no provisions allowing members’ funds to be diverted to the National Infrastructure Fund. The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has refuted claims that the government plans to raid Sacco funds to…

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President Ruto while launching the NYOTA tranche II at Ulinzi Sports Complex on July 10, 2026. photo/Courtesy

President Ruto announces 60,000 jobs as Lamu oil refinery project takes off

Ruto confirms Lamu oil refinery project expected to create about 60,000 youth jobs. Government to use Ksh350 billion National Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects. President William Ruto has announced thousands of new job opportunities for young Kenyans following the confirmation that a monumental oil refinery will be constructed in Lamu. Speaking on Friday,…

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Key sectors push revenue to Sh2.8 trillion as KRA records strongest growth in recent years

KRA posts strong revenue growth: The Kenya Revenue Authority collected KSh2.844 trillion in FY 2025/2026, a 10.6 percent increase from the previous year, with manufacturing, energy, finance, ICT, and wholesale and retail sectors driving 62 percent of total revenue. Customs exceed target: Customs revenue grew 12.4 percent to KSh988.8 billion, surpassing its target, while exchequer…

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Representatives hold up the newly executed MoU partnership agreement with the County Government of Kiambu. Photo/Courtesy

KIE, Kiambu County signs MoU to boost MSME growth and industrialization

KIE and Kiambu County signed an MoU to promote industrialization and support the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership aims to boost enterprise development, improve access to business support and create more economic opportunities for entrepreneurs in Kiambu. Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…

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Meru community urged to support Kithoka airstrip project amid legal battles

Leaders back Kithoka airstrip, saying it will boost tourism, create jobs and strengthen forest conservation.  Environmental groups oppose the project, arguing it threatens the Mt. Kenya Forest ecosystem and are challenging it in court. The Meru community has been urged to support the construction of the Kithoka airstrip, a project proponents claim will spur economic…

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