Governor Arati launches programme to spur growth of agriculture sector

Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has launched the Farmer Enumeration and Profiling Project to transform the county into an agriculture and business hub. “This programme will provide a road map for eradication of poverty by addressing food insecurity and in turn boost agriculture which is our main source of wealth,” he said. Arati was speaking…

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Govt is committed to supporting growth of Co-ops, PS Kilemi says

The Principal Secretary (PS) for State Department of Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi, has reiterated the government’s pledge to support the cooperative sector by implementing dynamic policies and regulatory frameworks. Kilemi made the remarks on November 15 in Mombasa during a workshop which brought together cooperative sector shareholders from across the country to brainstorm on how to…

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Co-op Bank scoops this year’s top sustainable finance award

The Cooperative Bank of Kenya has been ranked the best for demonstrating sustained commitment to driving a positive impact on the environment through sustainable lending practices. The bank, for the fourth time in six years, has scooped the Top 2023 Overall Sustainable Finance Catalyst Award, confirming its commitment to financial sustainability. The results were released…

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Farmers to receive Ksh80 per kg in advance for coffee cherries

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the government will release the coffee cherry revolving fund to farmers soon. He said the government has allocated Ksh4 billion, adding to the Ksh2.7 billion that was earlier allocated, assuring that the government is committed to restoring the glory of the sub-sector as was in the 1980s. “The…

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Gov’t allocates Ksh500M to purchase surplus milk

The Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs Development has allocated Ksh500 million to Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) to purchase excess milk after a dairy boom following the heavy rains being experienced across the country. While addressing the press in his office, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui announced that the funds will be immediately disbursed to KCC…

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More Saccos dropping banking agencies, opt for mobile banking

Technological advancement is fast-shaping operations and performance in the Sacco and wider financial and banking sector, lessening inconveniences and the high cost of opening and running physical branches. A spot check by Sacco Review has established that more Saccos prefer mobile banking to agency banking due to convenience for members and more profit to the…

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Kenyans urged to use Boma Yangu to access affordable mortgages

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has urged Kenyans to use its digital platform, Boma Yangu, to secure affordable housing mortgages through the e-Citizen platform. NHC board member Joshua Nyamori said that the platform, which he said is the gateway to the Affordable Housing Program, enables Kenyans to buy houses at market-friendly rates on both short…

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