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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…
The Kirinyaga County Government has disbursed KSh 20 million to 20 ward-based Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), in a move aimed at opening up affordable credit access for more than 9,300 farmers across the county. According to Kirinyaga County governor, Anne Waiguru, each of the county’s 20 wards received KSh 1 million under the…
Kiambu co-ops recorded Ksh109.49 billion in member savings and an annual turnover of over Ksh22 billion in 2025, reflecting strong public confidence and sector expansion. The county’s coffee sector produced 10.8 million kilograms worth Ksh1 billion, while the dairy sector generated Ksh11.7 billion from 146 million litres of milk. Kiambu County’s cooperative sector recorded an…
The Cooperative Fund will complement existing credit programmes and provide targeted support for agricultural production and other income‑generating activities. Taita Taveta County has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated Cooperative Fund that will serve as a revolving financing facility for farmers, small businesses, and cooperative societies. The initiative is designed to ease access to affordable…
Governor Mutuma has urged police to intensify investigations into rampant coffee theft in factories which has inflicted heavy losses on farmers and undermined the local economy Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia has called on security agencies to intensify efforts to curb rampant coffee theft in factories across the county, saying the vice has inflicted heavy…
Coffee societies, SACCOs, housing and dairy cooperatives were honoured for delivering strong member returns during the 104th International Day of Cooperatives, as Governor Mutahi Kahiga urged transparency, accountability, digital innovation and youth leadership to sustain the sector Cooperative societies in Nyeri County were honoured for delivering some of the highest returns to members during the…
Farmers say high land valuation rates, with stamp duty charged at 4% of Sh1 million per acre, are locking many out of acquiring title deeds. Farmers in Matungulu Sub‑county say high land valuation rates, which push up stamp duty fees, have left many unable to secure title deeds for their parcels. The concern was raised…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has inspected the Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project intake at Kisekini in Matungulu Sub‑county, cautioning residents against vandalism of the facility that is set to serve more than 10,000 residents and farmers across Machakos. The inspection formed part of her development tour of Matungulu Sub‑county, where she made several stopovers to…
Boda boda operators in Kisii County have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to improve their access to affordable credit, diversify their sources of income, and strengthen their financial stability. Speaking during a meeting with more than 500 boda boda riders at Kisii Stadium, Kisii Governor Simba Arati encouraged the operators…
The Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through a comprehensive capacity-building programme aimed at improving governance, promoting enterprise growth, and creating employment opportunities. Speaking on Thursday June 25, during a training session attended by members of more than 40 boda boda Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), Governor Jonathan Bii…
