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Centre for Rural Justice chairperson Mwenda Murerwa speaks during a press briefing where the organisation opposed the relocation of Gakoromone traders near a sewage facility.- PHOTO| Courtesy

Gakoromone traders, rights group oppose sewage relocation

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Gakoromone traders oppose relocation to a site near sewage facilities Rights groups and residents raise health and environmental concerns Traders call for faster action on the delayed sewage relocation project A section of leaders, activists, traders and residents have opposed Gakoromone market’s relocation, citing health and environmental risks. The traders were moved near a sewerage…

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PS for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni and Head of Regional Office for Eastern Africa at the European Investment Bank (EIB), Edward Claessen, after talks on expanding affordable credit access for Kenyan MSMEs. PHOTO| Courtesy

EIB, MSEA explore affordable credit access for Kenyan MSMEs

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Government explores new ways to improve MSME financing Talks focus on making credit more affordable for businesses Stakeholders seek financing options that support business growth Kenyan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) could gain greater access to affordable credit following talks between the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and the European Investment Bank (EIB)…

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Butali sugar millers management led by the Managing director Sanjay Patel (middle in light blue shirt) during the parliamentary committee on trade industrialization and cooperatives visit to collect views on sugar industry.- PHOTO| courtesy

Control industrial sugar imports, miller urges government

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Sugar stakeholders raise concerns over gaps in sector regulation Millers and farmers call for action on industry challenges Parliamentary committee gathers views from sugar-growing regions Delays in constituting and operationalising the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) directorate have contributed to imported industrial sugar finding its way to retail consumers, stakeholders say. Gaps in policy governing the…

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Stakeholders during the launch of the Kenya IFRS S1 and S2 Readiness Report 2026. PHOTO| courtesy

Saccos face 2027 deadline for climate disclosure rules

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Saccos face new sustainability reporting requirements from 2027 Readiness assessment highlights gaps in climate data reporting Regulators urged to support simpler reporting systems for Saccos Deposit-taking Saccos are among seven regulated sectors required to disclose climate and sustainability data from January 1, 2027. The deadline sits within a new global reporting regime, and Kenyan regulators…

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KALRO Director General Dr Patrick Ketiem (left) with a member of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) delegation during a visit to KALRO Kabete. PHOTO| courtesy

Kenya, Australia explore agricultural research partnership

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Kenya and Australia explore new areas of agricultural research cooperation Researchers examine technology and data-driven approaches for farmers Soil health and livestock feed emerge as key areas for collaboration Kenya’s agricultural research sector could see stronger international cooperation in soil health, digital farming and livestock feed following talks between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research…

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Weighing scales retrieved during a joint inspection by the Tea Board of Kenya and the Department of Weights and Measures in Bureti Constituency. PHOTO|Courtesy

Eight tea staff held in Bureti over suspected weighing fraud

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Tea weighing practices come under scrutiny in Bureti Surprise checks target accuracy at tea collection centres Factory and plantation staff detained as investigations continue Eight employees from tea factories and plantations in Bureti Constituency have been detained over suspected irregularities in the weighing of green leaves supplied by small-scale farmers. The suspects include three employees…

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Macloud Malonza, the first Kenyan to serve as Vice President of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Board. PHOTO| File

Malonza becomes first Kenyan VP on ICA’s global board

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Kenyan co-operative leader elected to a new global role Election brings Africa into the alliance’s global leadership New role builds on his leadership within the regional movement Kenyan veteran cooperator Macloud Malonza has been elected Vice President of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Board, marking a major milestone for Africa’s cooperative movement. The vote…

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A tractor on display during Cosmopolitan DT Sacco’s asset financing activation at Mwisho Wa Lami Market. PHOTO| courtesy

Cosmopolitan Sacco extends asset financing to Mwisho Wa Lami

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Sacco takes asset financing services closer to traders Partnership opens conversations around productive assets Market activation targets businesses and emerging financing needs Cosmopolitan DT Sacco has taken its asset financing offering to Mwisho Wa Lami Market in a partnership with FMD East Africa, giving traders and other potential customers an opportunity to explore financing options…

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Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaks in Parliament on government measures to advance agriculture reforms. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kagwe outlines new measures to boost dairy farmer incomes

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Government outlines measures to cut dairy production costs New investments target milk losses, breeding and animal feed Farmers set to benefit from wider support across the dairy value chain The Government has rolled out a Ksh1.428 billion dairy investment plan targeting lower production costs, higher output and better incomes for farmers. Speaking before Parliament while…

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