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CS Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe during launch of Flamingo Group Investments’ Sh2 billion expansion project in Naivasha. Photo/Courtesy

Government unveils tax reforms to boost agricultural exports

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The government has announced wide-ranging tax and regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s export-led growth strategy, with a particular focus on agricultural exporters. The measures are contained in the Finance Bill 2026, which is set to be tabled in Parliament in March. Speaking at the launch of Flamingo Group Investments’ Ksh2 billion expansion project in…

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President William Ruto. Photo/Courtesy

President Ruto defends Nyota Youth Programme, warns against bribery

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President William Ruto has defended the Nyota Youth Programme, saying it is a free government initiative designed to empower grassroots youth across the country by equipping them with skills, tools, and capital to start and grow businesses. Speaking during a public engagement, the President warned that any official demanding bribes for enrolment would face legal…

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One of Apstar Sacco’s branches. Photo/Courtesy

Apstar Sacco puts 35-acre Lukenya land on sale

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Apstar Sacco Society Limited, formerly Ukulima Sacco, has announced the sale of a prime 35-acre land parcel in the rapidly developing Lukenya area, just one kilometre from Daystar University. The land, located within Lukenya/Mavoko Municipality (Plot 343/5), comes with a ready title deed under leasehold tenure. According to the Sacco, the property is suitable for…

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CS Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya with his PS Patrick Kilemi at SACCA Congress 2024/Photo File

State allays fears over proposed small SACCOs mergers, says members’ savings won’t be undermined

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The government has sought to allay fears among low-income and small cooperative societies, assuring them that proposed mergers with larger Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) will not threaten their stability or members’ savings. Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi said the reforms are intended to stabilise the SACCO sector, improve governance and enhance performance through…

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Kenyans receiving services at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters. PHOTO/KRA
Kenyans receiving services at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters. PHOTO/KRA

KRA surpasses December revenue target as revenue hits Ksh307.6 billion

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh307.634 billion against a target of Ksh284.969 billion in December 2025, thereby surpassing the monthly revenue target with the collection representing a performance rate of 108.0 per cent and a growth of 29.3 per cent. Exchequer revenue amounted to Ksh284.265 billion against a target of Ksh261.758 billion, recording a…

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Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge (l) during the Parliamentary committee address/Photo Courtesy

CBK backs plan to sell 15% safaricom stake to fund infrastructure

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Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge has defended the government’s proposal to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom PLC, describing it as an innovative financing option aimed at supporting infrastructure development without increasing public debt. Appearing before lawmakers, Dr. Thugge said the proposed divestiture would have a positive macroeconomic impact,…

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Tea farmers in their farm/Photo File

Govt outlaws use of tea farmers’ funds as loan collateral

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The government has outlawed the use of tea farmers’ funds as collateral for bank loans, a move officials say will shield farmers from financial exposure and curb profiteering within factory management. The directive forms part of the reforms targeting the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), with Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh saying the changes are…

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary and Senator Mutahi Kagwe. Photo Courtesy

CS Kagwe opposes bid to merge human and veterinary medicines

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Agriculture  Cabinet Secretary and Senator Mutahi Kagwe has opposed proposals before the Kenyan Parliament and the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) seeking to merge the regulation of human and veterinary medicines, warning that the move could undermine public health, food safety and livestock production. Speaking during a visit to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), Kagwe…

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Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku awards a land owner a title deed. Photo/File

Court nullifies Kajiado land rate hikes as county rolls out phase two allotment letters

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The Environment and Land Court in Kajiado has declared unconstitutional, null and void, the recent increase in land rates and rents imposed by the Kajiado County Government on allotment holders. In a judgment delivered by Justice M.D. Mwangi the court struck down the increase of land rates from Ksh2, 000 to Ksh7, 500 and rent…

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Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe (2nd right0 with the KTDA Board members/Photo Courtesy

KTDA launches competitive search for new CEO after Muthaura’s term ended

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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has announced the launch of a competitive, merit-based recruitment process to appoint a new Group Chief Executive Officer. According to the Agency, so far the process has attracted 50 applicants, of whom five are internal candidates drawn from KTDA’s senior leadership, including serving Managing Directors and General Managers. The…

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