February 13, 2026
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Financial management expert FCPA Dan Githinji

TNT SACCO holds financial literacy workshop ahead of 50th anniversary

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TNT SACCO has held a Members Empowerment Workshop aimed at strengthening financial literacy among its members as the cooperative prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next year. The workshop, themed “Saving for Investment,” brought together members from Turkana, Kachibora, Kiminini and Endebess, focusing on savings discipline, investment planning and long-term wealth creation. Financial management expert…

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Mentor Sacco members following proceedings during the 49th Annual General Meeting.

Mentor Sacco AGM pays Ksh1.64 billion member returns

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Mentor Sacco Society Limited has paid member returns totaling Ksh1.64 billion, including a 15 per cent dividend on share capital and 12.5 per cent interest on non-withdrawable deposits, following a strong financial performance in 2025. The payment was announced during the Sacco’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on January 31, 2026, in Murang’a, where…

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PS for Agriculture, Dr. Paul Rono( r) before the National Assembly Agriculture and Livestock Committee/Photo Courtesy

Pest control and plant protection bills to boost food safety and security, PS tells MPs

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The proposed Plant Protection Bill, 2025 and Pest Control Products Bill, 2025 are expected to significantly strengthen food safety and security in Kenya, the Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Paul Rono, has told Members of Parliament. Dr. Rono made the remarks while appearing before the National Assembly Agriculture and Livestock Committee to sensitise members on…

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Mutuura
The Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP) Director Ngugi Mutuura speaking to the Press/Photo by John Wanderi

Agricultural experts warn of toxic foods, urge Govt to prioritize organic farming

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Agricultural experts have urged the government to urgently prioritize organic farming, warning that the growing consumption of chemically produced foods is contributing to a rise in lifestyle diseases and certain types of cancer in the country. The call was made during the graduation ceremony of students pursuing organic agriculture studies at the College of Sustainable…

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Livestock Vaccination
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) livestock vaccination drive in Kericho/Photo Courtesy

Over 20 Cooperatives mobilized to support livestock vaccination drive in Kericho

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Kericho County has mobilized 23 Savings and Credit Cooperative societies to support the ongoing countywide joint Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) livestock vaccination campaign drive. The programme, being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, aims to protect livestock from FMD, safeguard farmers’ investments and stabilize household incomes, while reinforcing broader government’s initiative of increasing agricultural…

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De Heus Kenya firm/Photo Courtesy

Livestock sector set for boost as De Heus Kenya opens Ksh3 billion feed factory in Machakos

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De Heus Kenya, the global animal nutrition company is set to officially open a Ksh3 billion state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, Machakos County, on February 18, in one of the largest private-sector investments in Kenya’s livestock and agribusiness sector in recent years. The new factory is expected to strengthen local feed supply,…

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The re-elected COWU-K secretary general Benson Okwaro (centre) with other delegates

Okwaro re-elected COWU-K secretary general, calls for implementation of CBA

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The Communication Workers Union of Kenya (COWU-K), Secretary General Benson Okwaro has been re-elected back into office unopposed. This came after delegates unanimously at the Tom Mboya labour college in Kisumu endorsed him. Okwaro is also the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) deputy secretary general. Other equally elected unopposed included, the National Chairman Emmanuel…

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‎Meru Alcoholic Drinks Control Board CEO Gitonga Akubu
Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board CEO Gitonga Akubu speaking during a past forum in Meru/Photo Courtesy

Meru County Alcoholic Board CEO criticises rogue police officers accused of extorting bar traders

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Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Chief Executive Officer Gitonga Akubu has criticised police officers accused of harassing licensed bar owners, warning that the practice threatens lawful businesses, and county revenue. Speaking during a meeting with bar owners association at the board’s offices at Mwendantu, Akubu said traders who have complied with licensing requirements should operate…

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Shofco sacco members
Programmes Manager Conrad Mulengero in grey shirt with some of the youth during a SHOFCO training workshop in Kakamega.Photo by Hilda Atika 

Kakamega youth urged to join SHOFCO Sacco to receive grants 

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Kakamega County youth have been urged to join SHOFCO Sacco to save and borrow loans with the lowest interest of 1 percent. This was said by SHOFCO programmes manager Conrad Mulengero, youth from Budalangi Sub County while addressing 36 youth drawn across the Western Region, who converged in Kakamega town for a  three day SHOFCO training…

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CS Kagwe (centre) during the National and County Governments consultative meeting
Agriculture CS (centre) with Governors speaking National and County Governments consultative meeting in Nairobi/Photo Courtesy

Kagwe warns development partners against imposing generic agricultural projects on Kenya

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned development partners against imposing generic agricultural projects on Kenya, saying the country will reject initiatives not locally designed or aligned to its needs. Speaking at the National and County Governments consultative meeting with the World Bank Group, CS Kagwe said Kenya’s agricultural priorities must be…

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