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President William Ruto with governors during the Devolution Conference 2025 in Homa Bay County.

KSh4 Trillion transferred to counties in 12 years, says Ruto

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President William Ruto has disclosed that the government has transferred KSh4 trillion to counties in the last 12 years, fostering inclusivity through fair resource distribution and addressing marginalisation. Speaking on Wednesday during the official opening of the Devolution Conference 2025 running from 12th – 15th August 2025 in Homa Bay County, the president said the…

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International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County. /Photo courtesy

Youths to receive NYOTA project funds in September, Ruto says

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President William Ruto has announced that the government will release National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, funds starting September this year. Ruto who was speaking in During the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County said the government is expanding opportunities for young people across the country. The President announced that the first cohort…

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Mwalimu National Sacco Nyahururu Branch. Photo/ File
The newly relocated Mwalimu National Sacco satellite office now situated at Double N Plaza beside Davis & Shirtliff along Olkalau Road. /Photo courtesy.

Mwalimu National SACCO opens newly relocated office in Nyahururu

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Nyahururu residents and members of Mwalimu National Sacco have welcomed the opening of the Sacco’s newly relocated satellite office on August 11, 2025. The office, now situated at Double N Plaza beside Davis & Shirtliff along Olkalau Road, was unveiled in a colorful ceremony attended by the Sacco’s branch leadership and staff. The relocation is…

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Mtana Mwahunga - Malindi and Magarini Sub-counties Youth Development Officer.

Kilifi women urged to diversify investments, boost income

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Women group members in Malindi and Magarini Sub-counties in Kilifi County have been advised to diversify their investment to raise income that can enable them meet their financial responsibilities more effectively and efficiently. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Malindi town recently, Mtana Mwahunga, Malindi and Magarini Sub-counties Youth Development Officer revealed that…

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The 7th Session of the Kenya Iran Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) held in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Kenya, Iran form committee to lift Kenyan tea ban

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The government of Kenya and Iran have agreed to establish a joint committee tasked with eradicating trade obstacles within 60 days, paving the way for the lifting of the ban on Kenyan tea exports to Iran. The agreement was reached during the 7th Session of the Kenya-Iran Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) held in Nairobi…

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The Meru County Government approves KShs14.6 Billion budget

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The Meru County Government has approved its budget for the 2025/2026 financial year. Governor Isaac Mutuma assented to the Sh14.6 billion budget at his office on Monday. Mutuma noted that the health sector received the lion’s share, with Sh1.9 billion allocated for development and procurement of medical supplies. Roads were allocated Sh1.6 billion, water and irrigation…

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John Mbadi-CS Treasury

Kenya’s affordable housing gets big boost with Sh120b treasury allocation

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The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Mbadi has said the National Treasury has set aside Sh120.2 billion to the housing and settlement sector in the 2025/26 financial year. Mbadi said the move is aimed at bridging the widening gap in home ownership, particularly in urban areas. Speaking during the 4th Kenya…

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President Ruto speaking at the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable. /Photo courtesy

President Ruto defends Hustler Fund amid claims of high default rates

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President William Ruto has strongly defended the Hustler Fund against mounting criticism over its repayment performance, asserting that the initiative has transformed access to credit for millions of Kenyans. Speaking at the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable in Nairobi Wednesday, Ruto dismissed claims from opposition leaders and experts that the fund is plagued by high default…

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Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alice Wahome/photo courtesy

CS Wahome calls for Affordable Housing Programme support amid financial shortfall

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Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alice Wahome has called on private sector players to actively support Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme, amid a massive Ksh326 billion annual financing shortfall. The CS announced that the government was exploring partnerships with commercial banks, retirement benefit schemes, mortgage schemes, SACCOs, development partners, and the wider business…

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President Ruto interacts with workers of the Affordable Housing Programme.

Senate committee approves affordable housing regulations

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The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has consented to the Affordable Housing Regulations 2025 to facilitate seamless implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme. Chaired by Senator Mwenda Gataya (Tharaka Nithi), the committee was taken through the objectives and key components of the proposed Regulations, which are set to guide the implementation of the Affordable Housing…

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