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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi (centre) during a development tour at Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County. Photo courtesy

Gov’t moves to revive tea sector as KTDA firms up fertiliser transport plan

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Gov’t says reforms are underway to tackle high taxes, poor roads, pests, diseases and price volatility affecting tea farmers, while urging continued production. Mudavadi says Mudete Tea Factory serves about 12,000 farmers and has transformed livelihoods, as leaders call for more factories, lower taxes and better rural roads. KTDA has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti during an inspection of a maize farm.- Photo courtesy

Machakos Governor pledges to revive agriculture to boost food security and jobs

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Wavinya Ndeti pledged to revive agriculture to boost food security, jobs and economic growth in Machakos. The county stocked Kwa Katiwa Earth Dam with fish fingerlings to expand aquaculture and support local incomes. The governor pledged continued support for farmers through seeds, seedlings and planting vines. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has stressed the importance of…

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Trans Nzoia allocates Sh500 million for agriculture in 2026/2027 budget

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Trans Nzoia has proposed Ksh500 million for agriculture in the 2026/2027 budget to support small scale farmers. The funding will finance crop, livestock and fisheries programmes, including farm inputs, pest control, livestock health and irrigation. Governor George Natembeya said the investment aims to boost food production and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods. Trans Nzoia government has proposed…

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Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali leading a fundraising drive organised by the Gumi Saku Miraa Sacco. Photo/courtesy

Marsabit Governor backs Gumi Saku Miraa Sacco fund drive for women traders

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Marsabit governor led a Gumi Saku Miraa Sacco fundraiser for women traders. The drive aims to strengthen the Sacco and expand financial inclusion. County pledged continued support for Saccos and women entrepreneurs Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali led a fundraising drive organised by the Gumi Saku Miraa Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO), aimed…

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Sub-County representatives of boda boda rider self-help groups, together with Nyeri Deputy Governor Kinaniri Waroe (3rd from left) after the meeting

Nyeri County plans SACCO for boda boda riders

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Nyeri County plans to establish a countywide SACCO for boda boda riders through a phased rollout from ward to county level. The SACCO aims to expand access to affordable financial services, promote savings, and support the growth of riders’ businesses. Nyeri County plans to establish a county-level Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (SACCO) for boda…

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

Government disburses Ksh 153.7M NYOTA Fund to young entrepreneurs in Mt. Kenya East

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More than 6,150 youth in Mount Kenya East have received Ksh 153.75 million in NYOTA grants. The NYOTA programme has so far disbursed over Ksh 3 billion to more than 122,000 youth nationwide. CS Geoffrey Ruku urged residents to back the government’s development agenda. The government has disbursed Ksh 153.75 million from the National Youth…

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Section of the event's attendees. Photo: Bonface Mulu

Kitui co-operators mark 104th International Co-operatives Day, Univision DT Sacco named best overall

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Kitui County marked the 104th International Co-operatives Day under the theme Co-operatives for a Peaceful World. The county now has 463 registered co-operatives with 136,675 members and a capital base of Ksh17.3 billion. Univision DT Sacco was named the overall best Sacco after winning three other top awards. Kitui County marked the 32nd International Co-operatives…

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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

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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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PS, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga (R) together with Kisumu Governor Any'ang Nyong'o (L) during the launch of Baby Pendo Botanical Park in Kisumu. Photo/Courtesy

World Bank injects Sh42B into urban projects as Kisumu launches Sh306M transit upgrades

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The World Bank, through the second phase of the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II), has committed Ksh42 billion ($350 million) to the Government of Kenya to strengthen the capacities of 79 cities and municipalities across the country. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga Mwaura announced that the program, which commenced in…

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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

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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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