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Parliament is pushing for stronger safeguards as Kenyans increasingly rely on credit to meet essential needs Interest rates, hidden charges and aggressive debt collection practices are facing greater scrutiny Proposed reforms seek to balance wider credit access with stronger accountability and borrower protection Parliament has intensified its focus on Kenya’s lending sector amid growing concerns…
Kangundo MP Fabian Kyule Muli wants boda boda saccos to diversify into matatu transport More than 2,000 motorbikes worth over Ksh360 million face growing competition The newly tarmacked Kangundo Mwala road could open new transport and farming opportunities Kangundo MP Fabian Kyule Muli has urged 48 boda boda saccos in the constituency to diversify into…
Global reputation alone may not be enough to win African tenders if a company lacks local credibility and market understanding. Companies that engage policymakers, regulators and industry forums early can build the visibility and trust needed when major opportunities arise. Sharon Cheramboss argues that sustainable growth is built years before a tender through consistent local…
Coffee farmers across the country are receiving billions under a major cherry financing programme One county has emerged as the biggest beneficiary, while another records a striking payout pattern New figures reveal a wide gap in coffee funding between counties The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) has disbursed Ksh15.07 billion under the Coffee…
Tower Sacco is holding a three day financial literacy forum at Kiganjo Police Training College in Nyeri, reaching more than 800 trainees daily. The Nyeri Branch team is leading the sessions, which focus on giving trainees practical knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The training comes as the officers prepare for their graduation…
Kenyan coffee posts a strong showing at the latest Nairobi auction A leading coffee marketer dominates the day’s trading Premium beans continue to attract top prices from buyers Kenyan coffee fetched Ksh 949 million at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) on August 18, 2026, as buyers traded 17,315 bags in a lively Sale 36 auction….
Chesinendet modern market is nearing completion and expected to serve about 5,000 people More than 200 traders will get stalls with cold storage, ICT services and clean water facilities Women traders are set to benefit from safer trading spaces through the new market and Mama Shops initiative. The Chesinendet Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) modern market…
Turkana businesses are being urged to turn seed funding into bigger enterprises and more jobs County plans to expand Kakuma Modern Market and upgrade the Kakuma Letea road to boost trade Traders are eyeing wider markets as investment and business support expand in Kakuma Deputy Governor of Turkana County Dr John Erus has challenged beneficiaries…
KTDA has rejected circulating financial documents as fake, unverified and misleading The agency says the documents lack required signatures, stamps and authentication KTDA has urged farmers and partners to rely on official channels as authorities investigate the circulation of protected information The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has dismissed documents circulating on social media as…
Imenti tea farmers want Parliament to scrap the 0.8 per cent export levy, saying it is cutting into their earnings Farmers say the tea sector faces more than 40 taxes and levies that are raising production costs Growers are calling for government consultation and tax reforms to restore tea’s competitiveness and profitability Tea farmers in…
