By Tiberius Onsongo

Government should stop the aggressive taxation drive

The latest Finance Bill has generated considerable debate and concern among ordinary Kenyans. The bill proposes several measures to correct the budget deficit, but one of the most controversial aspects is the dependence on high taxation. Despite its apparent simplicity, this method frequently results in damaging outcomes for both our financial standing and daily activities….

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Nawiri Sacco staff proudly show off the trophy and certificate during the Ushirika Day celebrations

All set for Ushirika Day scheduled for July 6

This year’s Ushirika Day, also known as International Co-operatives Day will be celebrated on July 6 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) grounds. The theme of this year’s celebrations is “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All”. This year will be the 102 Ushirika Day. International Co-operatives Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday…

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PS Patrick Kilemi (secoond left), Dr Scott Bellows the Lead Researcher from USIU (right), Moses Sitati from USAID and Daniel Marube( left) Council Director CAK during the release of the research. Photo by Obegi Malack

Survey reveals more trust for cooperatives than for investor-owned corporations

A recent research study on cooperatives in Kenya now shows that cooperatives are a preferred store of wealth for members and that many people are leaning on Saccos and cooperatives for small loans. Fifty four percent of cooperative members relied heavily on their cooperative ownership as a store of wealth. The cooperative as a store…

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Enkanasa Cow has procured two Milk Coolers designated for MAACOM milk cooperatives. Photo by Obegi Malack

Enkanasa Cow procures milk coolers for milk cooperatives in Narok County  

Enkanasa Cow has procured two milk coolers designated for MAACOM milk cooperatives centres located both at Ilmeshuki Lekule and Sikawa in Kilgoris constituency. Narok County Senator Ledama ole Kina said the coolers are privately funded by Enkanasa Cow and its associates for the economic development of the Maasai Women. The senator said other cooling plants…

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The late architect  Francis Gitau Mungai

Family Bank chairman dies three weeks after being appointed

Family Bank’s newly appointed board chair, Architect  Francis Gitau Mungai, passed away three weeks after taking over from the retiring Wilfred Kiboro. The Family Bank board of directors and management issued a statement regarding Gitau, who passed away while undergoing treatment in the United States. “Family Bank Board of Directors and Management regrets to announce…

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President Ruto when he launched Chai Gold, the flagship tea brand of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) for the international market at Ketepa Grounds in Kericho County on Wednesday, June 19. Photo courtesy

Government allocates KSh1 billion for construction of tea branding centres

The government will allocate KSh1 billion to the construction of two value addition and branding centres for Kenyan tea, President Williams Ruto has said. Speaking when he launched Chai Gold, the flagship tea brand of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) for the international market at Ketepa Grounds in Kericho County on Wednesday, June 19,…

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PS Cooperatives Principal Patrick Kilemi (centre) with SASRA Chair Jack Ranguma (left) during Sacco sub sector Regulatory Policy and Legal Roundtable 2024 forum in Naivasha recently. Photo by Obegi Malack PS Cooperatives Principal Patrick Kilemi (centre) with SASRA Chair Jack Ranguma (left) during Sacco sub sector Regulatory Policy and Legal Roundtable 2024 forum in Naivasha recently. Photo by Obegi Malack

PS Kilemi urges Sacco leaders to uphold good governance for growth sector

Principal Secretary State Department for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi has asked Sacco leaders to uphold good governance practices. The PS speaking recently during closing ceremony of The Annual Sacco Sub sector Regulatory Policy and Legal Roundtable, 2024 in Naivasha organised by The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), he said the Sacco leaders should take their responsibilities…

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Sensitization meeting for coffee farmers.

Coffee reforms bear fruits as farmers request to be paid in dollars

In the past year, coffee reforms have led to the auction of 496,440 bags of coffee through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) earning the country more than KSh17 billion. The reforms steered by NCE and Capital Markets Authority (CMA) have been ranked the best as the system has been transparent to benefit the farmers in…

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AFA board member Samuel Ongow

Agricultural Food Authority lauds MPs for amending Financial Bill

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has lauded members of the National Assembly for listening to the cries of Kenyans before adjusting the Finance Bill 2024. AFA board member Samuel Ongow singled out the proposed taxes on sugar transportation, which he noted, was going to be a burden to cane farmers across the country. Speaking…

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Court of Appeal

Housing Cooperative files appeal over Talanta Hela Stadium

A housing cooperative has lodged a legal challenge against the government’s acquisition of a 60-acre land parcel, valued at KSh15 billion, designated for the construction of the contemporary Talanta Hela Stadium sports complex. The Postel Housing Cooperative Society contends that the land was obtained without adhering to the legal requirements for compulsory acquisition. In the…

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