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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Govt keen on boosting key economic pillars, PS Omollo says

The Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has assured Kenyans that the government is focused on strengthening its five key economic pillars. He said that it is training its focus to accelerate and sustain inclusive growth, create opportunities for decent jobs, reduce poverty and income inequality and ensure that we create a…

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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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CoG submits recommendations for review of National Assembly 2022 Sugar Bill

The Council of Governors (CoG) has submitted the legislative memorandum on the National Assembly 2022 Sugar Bill to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries chaired by Kirinyaga county Senator James Murango for consideration. The document was presented by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka in his capacity as the Chair of the Agriculture Committee….

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Chelugui: Govt is developing policies to incorporate youth in Saccos

Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Cabinet Secretary  Simon Chelugui has revealed that the government is promoting the involvement of young people in the cooperative movement by encouraging them to form their own cooperatives or be incorporated into leadership of the existing Saccos. The CS lamented that despite their technological proficiency, young…

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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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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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