Kajiado County urged to pass Bill to boost crop, livestock production

Farmers have urged the county government of Kajiado to pass four bills that will revitalize and increase livestock and crop production. The farmers, who attended public participation to deliberate on four agricultural bills hosted by the County Assembly Sectorial Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Veterinary Services, Fisheries and Irrigation, and the Consumer Grassroots Association, said that…

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Authority kicks off campaign to register more Kenyans for retirement scheme

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has rolled out a nationwide sensitization campaign to encourage more Kenyans to join the retirement scheme to cushion themselves during old age. Speaking in Kisumu, RBA Chief Executive Officer Charles Machira said that according to their data, only 26 percent of the country’s entire labour force saves for retirement. “This…

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Taxpayers in Western urged to take advantage of ongoing amnesty programme

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has estimated a collection of over Ksh50 billion through the taxpayer amnesty programme which was unveiled on September 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024.                                                                              Mr. Ouru Nyamori, Acting Chief Manager of the Domestic Taxes Department in the Western Region, appealed to all taxpayers to take advantage of the…

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Watu Credit sponsors first aid training for Boda boda riders

Over 1,000 Boda boda and tuk-tuk operators have undergone training on road safety and self-first aid through a partnership between Watu Credit Limited, Trans Nzoia County Government and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The initiative dubbed ‘Tujenge Msingi’ seeks to reduce the fatality rates and injuries attributed to motorcycle accidents.  Speaking while reopening…

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National Irrigation Authority receives Ksh3B to rehabilitate Ahero Irrigation Scheme

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has received Ksh3 billion boost from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to rehabilitate the Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu county. The revelation was made when the JICA technical team paid a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o in his office. Led by Hayashi Kenji, the delegation said the…

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Women in Kisii revive dormant Sacco for economic empowerment

Women in Kisii County have revived Wimanet Sacco after six years of dormancy to empower themselves economically. Sacco Charlady Jane Matiabe appealed to women small scale traders to join the Sacco, save and access loans to boost their businesses and lives. “Members save Ksh20 daily and qualify for loans three times their savings,” she said….

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Governor Sang announces plans to digitalize dairy sector for efficiency, transparency

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has revealed that his administration has initiated the digitalization of the dairy sector in preparation for the launch of the Nandi Cooperative Creameries (KCC). Speaking moments after a consultative meeting with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other stakeholders, the governor stated that the move is aimed at…

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Homa Bay Women Caucus Sacco receives Ksh30M boost from Pepea Capital

Homa Bay Women Caucus Sacco has received a boost of Ksh30 million from Pepea Capital. The Sacco’s chairlady Jane Akinyi said the money will be directly deposited into the Sacco’s account and will support members in the production of soya beans, sorghum and sunflower flowers. She noted that the month old Sacco is engaged in…

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Nakuru County to provide low interest loans to Saccos through Revolving Fund

Nakuru County Chief Officer of Cooperatives Kibet Kurgat has revealed that the county government has plans to provide low interest loans to registered cooperatives and Saccos through a revolving fund. Speaking during a meeting with stakeholders in the dairy sector, Kurgat revealed that all the necessary plans to launch the loan product at the beginning…

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