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State Department for Livestock Development Principal Secretary (PS) Jonathan Mueke. PHOTO| File

Kenya boosts livestock exports with vaccination, tracing

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Kenya has vaccinated more than 20 million livestock to boost exports. ANITRAC will improve animal identification and traceability. Government says the system will help curb stock theft and meet export standards. The Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Kenya’s livestock export sector through vaccination, animal identification and traceability. So far, more than 20 million cattle,…

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Hillary Muhalya, author of the opinion piece on building financial resilience through lawful side hustles and diversified income.

Why Kenya’s middle class needs a lawful side hustle plan

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Kenya’s middle class is seeking more income security. Hillary Muhalya urges lawful side hustles. Building assets can strengthen financial resilience. America’s side-hustle boom shows even secure jobs no longer guarantee financial safety, a warning Kenya’s middle class should heed. An analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond found that Americans across income levels once…

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Bishops from Lower Eastern churches meet Governor Wavinya Ndeti at her office in Machakos during talks on the county budget stalemate. PHOTO| Courtesy

Bishops urge end to Machakos county budget stalemate

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Bishops met Governor Wavinya Ndeti over the budget stalemate. Clergy called for consultations to resolve the deadlock. Church leaders said their focus is Machakos’ development and residents’ welfare. Bishops from Lower Eastern churches met Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti on Thursday to discuss the county’s budget stalemate. The clergy, representing various denominations, paid a courtesy call…

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Mutahi Kagwe speaks during the launch of the National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan in Isiolo County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya unveils Sh2.1bn plan for El Niño livestock safety

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Ksh2.1bn plan targets El Niño livestock risks. 24 counties will receive initial support. Funds will cover vaccines, emergency response and early warning. The Government has launched a Ksh2.1 billion plan to shield livestock farmers from anticipated El Niño flooding across 24 counties. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe unveiled the National Livestock Sector…

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SASRA CEO David Sandagi speaks during the 3rd National Credit Market Convention, where he highlighted the role of Saccos in building trust in Kenya’s credit market. PHOTO| Courtesy

Sandagi highlights Saccos’ role in building credit market trust

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Sandagi highlights Saccos’ role in building trust in Kenya’s credit market Peer guarantorship helps members access formal financial services Regulated Saccos now serve 7.87 million members with Ksh1.21 trillion in assets The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has highlighted the growing role of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) in promoting financial inclusion and strengthening…

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CS for Cooperatives and MSME Development, Wycliffe Oparanya speaks at a past event. PHOTO| Courtesy

Oparanya calls for stronger coffee value chain in Western Kenya

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Oparanya urges MMUST to strengthen coffee value chain University asked to support research, training and certified seedlings Government seeks stronger collaboration to boost farmer earnings Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has called on Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) to play a greater role in strengthening the coffee value chain in Western Kenya….

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Rukuriri Tea Factory’s Premium Kenya Ginger Tea, one of the three value-added brands launched for local and international markets. PHOTO| File

Rukuriri Tea Factory launches value added brands for export

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Rukuriri Tea Factory launches three value added tea brands New products target international markets and better farmer earnings Factory plans to boost local tea consumption from 5% to 30% Rukuriri Tea Factory has penetrated the international market through value added tea, aiming to pay its farmers better in the coming years. The Embu based factory…

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PS for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi (front) and SASRA CEO David Sandagi (right) engages with stakeholders from FSD Kenya and the Gates Foundation during discussions on Sacco Central. PHOTO| Courtesy

Gov’t moves to unite Saccos through shared platform

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Government plans shared platform to unite Saccos Sacco Central to support digital services and liquidity sharing Initiative targets stronger governance and financial inclusion The government is working to end fragmentation in Kenya’s cooperative sector by strengthening Saccos and improving their access to digital services, technology and liquidity. Principal Secretary, State Department for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi,…

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