delegates during the two-day training programme focused on strengthening leadership and governance./ Courtesy

Univision DT Sacco trains delegates on  governance and leadership

Univision DT Sacco has brought together its delegates for a two-day training programme focused on strengthening leadership, governance and accountability within the society. Held on August 28 and 29, 2026, the training provided delegates with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of their roles while engaging in discussions on the Sacco’s strategic direction and future….

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Momul Tea Factory bags in a warehouse./ Courtesy

New US sanctions on Iran threaten Kenya’s tea exports

New US sanctions on Iran could disrupt Kenya’s tea trade. Shipping disruptions have already left millions of kilos of tea stranded. Exporters face mounting losses as a key Middle East market comes under pressure. Kenya’s trade ties with Iran are facing fresh strain after Washington widened its sanctions regime against Tehran, a shift that leaves…

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Cosmopolitan DT Sacco staff present John Ngari with sheep during his retirement celebration, marking the end of his 36 year career with the Sacco. photo/courtesy

Cosmopolitan DT Sacco bids farewell to John Ngari after 36 years

Cosmopolitan DT Sacco (Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation) has celebrated the retirement of John Ngari, marking the end of a 36-year career with the Sacco. The retirement celebration brought together the Sacco’s Board of Directors and staff from its various branches at Flamingo Resort & Spa, where colleagues honoured Ngari for his longstanding contribution to…

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Tea, coffee auctions earn farmers Ksh1.7B in a week

Tea prices improved sharply at the Mombasa auction. Githongo tea fetched a top Ksh670.8 per kilogramme. Coffee farmers earned Ksh877 million from 15,325 bags. Kenya’s tea and coffee markets generated Ksh1.7 billion in last week’s auctions, with both sectors posting notably improved prices for farmers. Tea auction KTDA-managed factories received Ksh917.6 million from dealers after…

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Kitui County Agriculture and Livestock Minister Dr. Stephen Mbaya Kimwele speaking during the function. Photo/Courtesy

Kitui postpones agricultural show, trade expo to March 2027

Kitui postpones KASTIE 2026 to March 2027 over budget delays. The expo will now run from March 11 to 13, 2027. Stakeholders have been urged to continue preparing for the event. Kitui County has postponed the KASTIE 2026 agricultural show and trade expo to March 2027, citing delays in county budget approval. The Kitui County…

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BAHLITA Chairman Simon Njoroge during a past function/ Courtesy

BAHLITA opposes new tobacco licensing rules for traders

BAHLITA opposes proposed tobacco licensing rules for traders. Traders warn extra licences could raise business costs. Association calls for stronger action against illicit tobacco trade. The Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) has opposed proposed licensing and registration requirements in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning they could raise compliance costs…

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Muhoroni Sugar Company 2025 Limited processing plant./ courtesy

Muhoroni sugar mill revival boosts farmers and traders

Muhoroni mill processes 1,400 tonnes of cane daily after repairs. Farmers are now receiving payments within a week. Revival is restoring livelihoods and business in the region. Muhoroni’s sugar economy is showing signs of recovery, with the local mill now processing about 1,400 tonnes of cane a day and farmers being paid within a week…

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