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A package of counterfeit maize flour recovered during a raid on a suspected repackaging operation in Kasarani, Nairobi. PHOTO| DCI

DCI busts fake maize flour racket in Kasarani

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Detectives raid a suspected counterfeit flour operation in Kasarani Thousands of branded packets and packaging equipment recovered Authorities move to test the seized flour and verify affected brands Detectives have dismantled a suspected counterfeit maize flour racket in Kasarani, raising food safety fears amid an anticipated shortage. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) disclosed the…

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President William Ruto engages with workers during a visit to the ongoing affordable housing construction project at Ukwala in Siaya County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Ruto unveils Sh28bn Siaya housing, market plan

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Government outlines major housing and market projects in Siaya New infrastructure targets traders, students and local businesses Thousands of households are also set to gain electricity connections President William Ruto has announced that the Government is investing Ksh28 billion in affordable housing, modern markets and student hostels in Siaya County as part of efforts to…

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Hughes Obilo, the KRA officer arrested over an alleged Ksh100,000 bribe demand in Kisumu. PHOTO| courtesy

Kisumu KRA officer arrested over Sh100,000 bribe demand

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A KRA officer is facing allegations linked to a tax clearance deal Investigators moved in during an operation in Kisumu The arrest has renewed scrutiny of bribery risks in public services A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officer in Kisumu has been arrested after allegedly demanding Ksh100,000 to clear Ksh4.5 million in tax arrears from the…

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Stars Beatrice Chebet (center) and Faith Kipyegon (right) celebrate holding the national flag, alongside 800m runner Lilian Odira (left) PHOTO| courtesy

Nairobi’s 2029 Athletics Championships to boost MSMEs

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Nairobi’s 2029 athletics event is expected to create new business opportunities MSMEs are being urged to prepare for increased demand The championships could open doors for tourism and job creation Kenya is set to benefit from increased business and employment opportunities after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, Cooperatives and MSMEs…

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KEWOPA representative Esther Passaris speaks during a sensitisation workshop on the National Policy on Women’s Economic Empowerment (NPWEE) in Mombasa on Monday. PHOTO| courtesy

MPs push for funding to boost women’s empowerment policy

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MPs are pressing for stronger backing for a new women’s policy Legislators are raising concerns over gaps in funding and implementation Calls are growing for more support for women at the grassroots level MPs want adequate funding, stronger coordination and oversight to help the women’s economic empowerment policy deliver results for Kenyan women. Speaking in…

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Patrick Kilemi (left), PS State Department for Cooperatives, with Jacinta Chipendo (right), from Malawi’s Department of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives, during a learning exchange on cooperative sector best practices. PHOTO| courtesy

Kenya, Malawi deepen cooperative sector learning exchange

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Kenya and Malawi are sharing lessons on strengthening cooperatives The exchange is exploring ways to improve member participation Both countries are looking at building more sustainable cooperative enterprises Kenya and Malawi are strengthening cooperative sector ties through a learning visit on best practices and shared experience. The engagement follows a visit by a Malawi delegation…

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JKUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof Victoria Wambui Ngumi receives a trophy from Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at the Central Kenya National Agricultural Show. PHOTO| Courtesy

JKUAT pushes crickets, snails as alternative food sources

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Farmers are being introduced to unconventional food options New research is opening fresh opportunities for farm diversification The university is taking its innovations closer to farmers Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is stepping up efforts to promote alternative sources of food and livestock feed as researchers develop technologies aimed at helping farmers…

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PS State Department For MSMEs Development Susan Mang'eni speaking during a meeting with stakeholders PHOTO| Courtesy

Stakeholders push for reform of MSME financing ecosystem

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Stakeholders want financing solutions tailored to different MSME needs The forum examined ways to reduce lending risks and widen access to capital Recommendations will shape upcoming discussions on MSME financing and growth Stakeholders have called for a re-engineering of Kenya’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing ecosystem to increase access to capital, reduce investment…

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Youths during the launch of KiriMarket in Kagio, Kirinyaga County. PHOTO| Courtesy

New digital marketplace launched to link Kirinyaga youth to jobs

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A new digital platform is targeting young people across Kirinyaga The initiative brings several groups onto one marketplace Leaders say technology and business support can help tackle unemployment A digital marketplace has been launched in Kirinyaga that will connect youths for employment opportunities. The platform, dubbed KiriMarket, was launched in Kagio by the Kirinyaga Young…

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Special economic zones authority (SEZA) Chairman Fred Muteti addressing residents at Nzakika ward, Matiliku Market of Makueni Constituency. PHOTO| Lydia Ngoolo

SEZA chair calls for cold storage in Makueni fruit zones

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SEZA wants cold storage facilities in Makueni fruit zones. Storage could reduce losses and improve farmers’ earnings. Farmers currently sell perishable fruits at low prices. Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Chairman Fred Muteti has called for the establishment of cold storage facilities in major fruit-growing zones in Makueni County to curb post-harvest losses. Muteti said…

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