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Players in the real estate sector have raised alarm over delays in processing of title deeds. Association of Real Estate Stakeholders Chairman Kinyua Wa Iratu claims the delays have been occasioned by rampant corruption in various land registries infiltrated by cartels. He noted that some unilateral decisions like changes in land rates and other statutory…
The national government has been urged to protect Del Monte fruit growing and processing company from possible extinction as a result of dwindling farm land. Trade unionists, members of Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) and the company management raised concerns about the same while signing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Del Monte Ltd, Kenya Union…
Diamond Trust Bank has expanded its operations to Nyandarua County, marking the beginning of a new era of financial services and opportunities to both residents and businesses in the region. Nyandarua Governor Dr. Moses Kiarie Badilisha officiated the opening of the branch in a grand ceremony attended by Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Housing, and Urban…
Teachers, friends and relatives turned up in large numbers to pay their last respect to Ollin Sacco National chairman of Geoffrey Njeru. Held at the Kianyaga stadium, the burial ceremony was also attended by pupils from Rwambiti Primary School where he was the patron and a former head teacher. He leaves behind a widow and…
Horticultural farmers in Nyandarua County have urged the national government to install cooling plants in all sub counties for the preservation of their products before they are transported to major cities like Nairobi and Nakuru. Speaking in Olkalou, the farmers said as a result of the increase in the price of petroleum products, at times…
Ollin Sacco fraternity is in mourning following the demise of their beloved Chairman, Director Geoffrey Njoka Njeru. Until his demise, which occurred on September 7, 2023, Njoka also served as the Principal Head Teacher of Rwambiti School in Kirinyaga County. He will be laid to rest on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his family home…
Members of Gatagua Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Murang’a County have urged the government to suspend the Coffee Regulations 2019. During a Special General Meeting held recently, the farmers argued that the new regulations do not favor competition in the marketing of coffee hence denies them a chance to explore other opportunities for better returns….
Experts in the cooperative movement have been challenged to assist small rural-based enterprises access local and international markets for their products. Women groups in Mbeere South involved in making eco-friendly kiondos from degradable sisal fibre said the fact that they cared for the environment qualified them for assistance. The Kiritiri Kwimenya Self-Help Group, whose products…
Dairy cooperatives in Kiambu County dominated the awards in this year’s International Day of Cooperatives, Kiambu chapter, held at Karuri Primary School grounds in Kiambaa Sub-county. Githunguri Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society, the third largest milk processor in the country, emerged the winner in large society’s category and was awarded as the best in value addition/innovation with diverse…
Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (WRSETA) in partnership with Zetech University are training over 100 SMEs from South Africa on networking, marketing, customer care, and food safety regulations among other business-oriented skills. South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu said the skills will empower the SMEs to grow their country’s…
