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Presidents William Ruto and Donald Trump, during the signing of the bilateral deal. PHOTO| White House

Trump extends AGOA to 2028, securing Kenya’s US trade access

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Trump extends AGOA trade access for Kenya to 2028 Kenya’s AGOA linked jobs rose sharply in 2025 Government eyes new export opportunities beyond apparel United States President Donald Trump has signed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 31, 2028. Kenya’s AGOA-accredited enterprises employed 82,026 people in 2025, up from 66,804…

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KUSCCO liquidators challenged by Rupsa Sacco in court

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Rupsa Sacco challenges KUSCCO liquidators Sacco wants an independent insolvency practitioner Court case adds pressure to KUSCCO restructuring Ruiru-based Rupsa Sacco has moved to the High Court to block three liquidators appointed by the Commissioner for Co-operative Development. The liquidators were appointed for the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO), the cooperative sector’s…

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Housing Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga addresses the parliamentary housing committee./ courtesy

State eyes new financing model to boost housing levy shortfall

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Government seeks new financing to close the housing programme funding gap. Housing Levy collections remain below what is needed for the annual target. World Bank talks could bring long term funding alongside levy and sales revenue. The government is considering an alternative financing model for the Affordable Housing Programme after the mandatory 1.5 per cent…

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Hand in Hand Eastern Africa CEO Albert Wambugu addressing media after launching Ndithini community honey processing unit to boost livelihoods in drought prone region on Thursday. Photo/Gastone Valusi

Honey venture turns resilience into harvest for Masinga farmers

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A new honey processing unit is opening fresh income opportunities for Masinga farmers. Women and youth are turning beekeeping into a promising source of livelihood. Support, better processing and market access are helping farmers earn more from honey. The Ndithini Community Development Association (NCDA) has launched a honey processing unit, turning resilience into opportunity and…

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Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development CS Wycliffe Oparanya. Photo/courtesy

Oparanya names eight new members to MSEA board

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Eight new members appointed to the MSEA board. Their terms begin on September 7, 2026. The appointments are part of a wider government reshuffle. Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has appointed eight new members to the board of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), with their terms taking effect on September…

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Henry Gichuhi Kinyua, new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coffee Board of Kenya. photo/courtesy

Ruto appoints Henry Kinyua as new Coffee Board of Kenya chair

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Henry Kinyua appointed Chairperson of Coffee Board of Kenya for three years from September 4, 2026. Brings experience as Nyeri Agriculture CEC, ex-New KPCU Chairman, and Digital Green regional head. Appointment signals fresh push to revive Kenya’s struggling coffee sector. President William Ruto has appointed Henry Gichuhi Kinyua as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the…

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A worker plucking tea at a farm-Photo|Courtesy

Kenya’s tea earns Sh795m at Mombasa auction amid dip in sales

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KTDA tea earned Ksh795M this week down from Ksh917.6M due to pruning Top prices Mununga Ksh450/kg East and Sombogo Ksh350.88/kg West Kenya led volumes but Rwanda topped prices at $3.05 vs Kenya’s $2.26/kg Kenya’s tea has continued to dominate the Mombasa Tea Auction, with Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)-managed factories selling produce worth Ksh795 million…

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Representatives from Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) hold the signed partnership documents after launching the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM).

IFAD, Equity launch $200m climate finance mechanism

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IFAD and Equity launch a US$200 million climate finance mechanism. ARCAFIM targets 260,000 farmers and 500 rural businesses. Women and youth will make up at least 80 percent of beneficiaries. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Equity Group have launched the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM), a US$200 million (Ksh25.89 billion)…

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Tana River County representatives pose with the awards won at the 2026 Mombasa ASK Show./ Courtesy

Tana River bags four awards at Mombasa ASK Show

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Tana River wins four awards at Mombasa ASK Show. County tops cereals and livestock products categories. Awards highlight growing investment in agriculture. Tana River County has emerged among the top performers at the ongoing Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show 2026, scooping four awards in recognition of its agricultural and livestock achievements. The…

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Women entrepreneurs follow proceedings during an engagement forum on inclusive entrepreneurship for women living with disabilities in Murang'a County. Photo/Courtesy

MSEA, TechnoServe boost women entrepreneurs in Murang’a

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Women with disabilities gain new business support in Murang’a. Forum connects entrepreneurs to markets, finance and mentorship. MSEA and TechnoServe push for more inclusive entrepreneurship. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Murang’a County Office has partnered with TechnoServe to host an engagement forum promoting inclusive entrepreneurship for women living with disabilities. The forum brought…

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