July 22, 2026
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Youths from Wajir County participate in a Capital Markets Authority financial literacy forum on investment opportunities in Kenya's capital markets

Wajir youth urged to invest beyond livestock and land as CMA expands outreach

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The initiative aims to deepen financial inclusion by exposing residents to investment opportunities that have traditionally recorded low uptake in northern Kenya Youths have been urged to seize the opportunity noting that formal employment opportunities were becoming increasingly scarce The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has rolled out a major financial literacy campaign in Wajir County,…

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Treasury CS John Mbadi speaking during a past event.

Treasury CS unveils new tax filing deadlines for PAYE employees, nil return filers

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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced new tax filing reforms targeting individual taxpayers and nil return filers in a bid to ease pressure on the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) online portal during the annual tax compliance period. The changes follow the congestion experienced on the KRA system ahead of the June 30, 2026…

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Governor Wavinya Ndeti inspect the Mwala Water Clustwr Project intake at Kisekini village in Matungulu Sub-county-Photo|Gastone Valusi

Governor Wavinya inspects Mwala cluster water project, cautions against vandalism

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has inspected the Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project intake at Kisekini in Matungulu Sub‑county, cautioning residents against vandalism of the facility that is set to serve more than 10,000 residents and farmers across Machakos. The inspection formed part of her development tour of Matungulu Sub‑county, where she made several stopovers to…

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Unywani Coffee Factory, Manager John Kaloki stand front of store where coffee worth millions was last night stolen from the factory-Photo|Gastone Valusi

Thieves raid Kangundo coffee factory, steal 70 bags worth millions

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Thieves armed with pangas attacked guards, tied them up, and stole over 70 bags of coffee worth millions, along with a water pump. Factory manager John Muli Kaloki urged police to intensify patrols and investigations, while calling on area MP Fabian Kyule to help farmers recover from the heavy losses. A night raid at Unywani…

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Agriculture CS Mutahi speaking at the World Food Prize Foundation's DialogueNext Forum on July 1.

Kenya losing billions to raw export loopholes, says CS Kagwe

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said Kenya continues to lose billions of shillings in potential revenue by exporting raw agricultural produce instead of value-added products, leaving foreign countries to earn the highest returns through processing, packaging, and branding. Speaking on Wednesday, July 1, during the World Food Prize Foundation Dialogue Next Forum, Kagwe criticised…

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World Bank allocates Ksh97 B to boost Kenya’s anti-corruption and governance reforms

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World Bank approves Ksh97 billion to support Kenya’s anti-corruption efforts, governance reforms, and better public financial management. Funds will strengthen transparency through stricter procurement rules, improved financial oversight and enhanced systems to curb fraud and misuse of public resources. The World Bank, through the Second Green and Resilient Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO), has…

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Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali, the Chairperson of the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Photo/Courtesy

MPs question Ksh100,000 deposit insurance ceiling under proposed Sacco law

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MPs have questioned a proposal in the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to cap deposit insurance compensation at KSh100,000, warning that the limit could leave members with larger savings exposed if a SACCO collapses. Lawmakers urged SASRA to adopt a more flexible and depositor-friendly framework that strengthens oversight, protects members’ savings, supports innovation, and avoids…

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MP Bernard Shinali, Chairman of the Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Photo Courtesy

MPs call for stronger protection for SACCOs savings as Amendment Bill comes under scrutiny

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Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives have called for the inclusion of stronger safeguards in the proposed Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) legislation, saying the law should better protect members’ savings while promoting accountability and efficiency without imposing excessive bureaucratic requirements. The committee, chaired by Bernard Shinali, met…

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Kisii Governor Simba Arati speaking during a past event. Photo Courtesy

Kisii Governor urges Boda Boda riders to join Saccos, invest in Agribusiness

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Boda boda operators in Kisii County have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to improve their access to affordable credit, diversify their sources of income, and strengthen their financial stability. Speaking during a meeting with more than 500 boda boda riders at Kisii Stadium, Kisii Governor Simba Arati encouraged the operators…

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