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Sammy Muthui-Minet Kenya CEO , Insurance Regulatory Authority market conduct director Anne Chelagat and Britam Insurance chief operations officer Leonard Chirchir during the inaugural Minet Kenya Claims Conference-Photo|Courtesy

Insurance sector urged to adopt AI to speed claims and combat fraud

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Players in Kenya’s insurance industry are being urged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate claims processing and curb fraud, amid growing concerns over delayed settlements and rising cases of fraudulent claims. The call comes at a time when customer trust and operational efficiency are being tested by persistent challenges in the sector. Data from…

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KRA defends proposal to expand VAT coverage as beneficial to small businesses

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended its proposal to expand value-added tax (VAT) coverage, insisting that the reform will not harm small businesses but instead ease the burden on a few compliant firms while boosting domestic revenue. The plan, which seeks to raise VAT’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by two percentage points,…

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Leaders pose for a photo during the farmers training session/Photo Courtesy

Eldama Ravine farmers trained on modern farming practices

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Farmers from Eldama Ravine and surrounding areas yesterday benefited from a training and empowerment programme at ATC Lembus Perkerra aimed at strengthening agriculture and improving livelihoods. The event brought together Principal Secretaries Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Treasury, Dr. Kiprono Rono, Agriculture, and John Kipchumba Tanui, ICT alongside Gideon Kimaiyo ‘Sonko’, who engaged farmers on modern farming…

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Avocado fruit. AFA has announced exportation resumption to start in April 2.

AFA announces avocado export resumption starting April 2

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The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has officially announced the resumption of avocado harvesting for export by sea shipment, effective April 2, 2026. This follows a suspension on avocado sea exports for the 2025/2026 season, which was imposed in October 2025 to address concerns over immature fruit harvesting and to protect the integrity of Kenya’s…

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Agriculture PS Dr.Kiprono Rono presentation Certificate signaling the formal separation of Toror and Tegat Tea factories. Photo Courtesy

Govt to fund Toror Tea Factory as it separates with Tegat factory

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The government will fund the Toror Tea Factory in Kericho County to the tune of Ksh 76 million for upgrading its infrastructure and aiding in value addition. This was revealed by the Principal Secretary in the Department of Agriculture Dr. Kiprono Rono, who said that the money will be allocated to the factory as a…

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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru. She has called on the government to waive the Ksh 1,6billion Coffee Cooperatives debt

Kirinyaga Governor wants coffee cooperatives Ksh 1.6Bn debt waived to accelerate growth

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Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has called on the national government to fast-track the waiver of Ksh1.06 billion in debts owed by 14 local coffee cooperatives. Waiguru said the debt burden is hindering the full revival of the coffee sector and continues to weigh heavily on farmers. Waiguru emphasized that resolving this issue would complement…

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NCPB warehousing stores
NCPB warehousing stores. Photo Courtesy

NCPB to buy 4.5Million maize bags as Senate Committee reviews its food security and grain stocks

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The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Bungoma County Senator David Wakoli has engaged the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to review Kenya’s food security status, focusing on grain reserves, storage, and post-harvest management. Members were informed that the National Grain Reserve currently has no maize stocks, with only 1,942 bags of beans…

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From left Insurance regulatory authority IRA officials director corporate services (DCS) Esther Musyoki 2nd seated,board of directors Immaculate Shamala middle and deputy director communication and public relations Joanne Wanjala pose for a photo with Business reporting journalists after the completion of the IRA Bima Mashinani training.

IRA pitch camp in Western region for Bima Mashinani sensitization drive

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The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has pitched camp in Kakamega County for a four day interactive workshops to sensitise locals on its Bima Mashinani initiative. According to the Authority, Kakamega was chosen following minimal investment in insurance matter within the region. The organisers have planned to engage various stakeholders including the Media, March 24, Boda…

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KUSCCO led by MD Arnold Munene at the National Treasury to advocate for the interests of SACCOs as part of the 2026 2027 National Budget preparations.
KUSCCO led by MD Arnold Munene at the National Treasury to advocate for the interests of SACCOs as part of the 2026 2027 National Budget preparations. Photo Courtesy

KUSCCO presents key recommendations for 2026/27 National Budget

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Kenya Union of Savings and  Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) led by Group Managing Director Arnold Munene,  has appeared before the National Treasury to advocate for the interests of the SACCO sector as part of the 2026/2027 National Budget preparations. In a significant move for Kenya’s SACCO movement, KUSCCO delivered submissions at the National Treasury Building in…

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A man with fish from Lake Nakuru. Photo Courtesy

Senators order immediate stop of fishing activities in Lake Nakuru

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Senators have ordered an immediate halt to all fishing activities at Lake Nakuru following declaration that fish from the lake are unfit for human consumption and the allegations of forced disappearances involving young fishermen. The directive was issued on Tuesday by the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, chaired by senator Fatuma…

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