June 11, 2026
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Nyanza and Western regional blue economy and fisheries coordinator Samson Kidera addressing the press in Kisumu. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

TAC, Norwegian agency partner to empower youth in fish farming in bid to reduce country’s deficit

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The Aquaculture consortium (TAC) in Kenya in conjunction with the Norwegian Agency for Cooperation (NORAD) has launched youth-led initiatives in the aquaculture sector aimed at bridging Kenya’s 450,000 metric tons fish annual deficit. Speaking during the launch in Kisumu, TAC CEO, Felix Osok, said the Young-fish-and-the-Girls in aquaculture initiatives will not only attract but also…

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West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin speaking to the press in his office/Photo by Hillary Muhalya

West Pokot steps up efforts to address acute food security

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West Pokot County is undergoing a transformative journey as the county government rolls out an ambitious initiative aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and solving food security in the County. The initiative spearheaded by Governor Simon Kachapin, show farmers across the County receiving maize seeds across the county. Jane Kachele, a farmer from Kapenguria, expresses the optimism…

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Controller of Budget (CoB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o before National Assembly’s Committee on Public Debt and Privatization. Photo Courtesy

Controller of Budget warns Kenya risks sinking deeper into a debt trap

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The Controller of Budget (CoB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, has warned that the Kenya  risks falling deeper into a debt trap due to expensive borrowing and poor project coordination. Speaking before the National Assembly’s Committee on Public Debt and Privatization, chaired by Mbalambala MP Shurie Omar, Dr. Nyakang’o painted a bleak picture of the nation’s finances,…

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SACCO leaders during a meeting.
SACCO leaders during a meeting. Photo Courtesy

KUSCCO to host 8th Eastern regional bloc SACCO stakeholders’ forum in Mombasa

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Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) in collaboration with African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA), is set to host the 8th Eastern Regional Bloc Forum, a key event for SACCO stakeholders in the region. The forum, which is scheduled to take place from April 15th to 17th, 2026, at the…

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CS Mutahi Kagwe with Italian Director General Stefano Gatti during the groundbreaking ceremony coffee training centre at the Coffee Research Institute. Photo Courtesy

Kenya, Italy partner to establish coffee training centre to boost sector

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Kenya has partnered with Italy to construct a coffee training centre at the Coffee Research Institute, in a move aimed at revitalizing the country’s coffee sector and improving productivity, quality, and climate resilience. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the government is targeting to double coffee production…

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Liquidation, the formal process of closing an institution and selling off its assets to settle debts, is increasingly becoming a harsh reality for some cooperatives and businesses.

Liquidation: The silent destroyer of Cooperative dreams

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For many Kenyans, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, cooperative societies are more than just financial institutions—they are lifelines. They represent hope, collective strength, and a pathway to economic empowerment. Yet, when liquidation strikes, it often leaves behind a trail of broken dreams, financial loss, and shattered trust. Liquidation, the formal process of closing an…

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AFA director Samuel Ong’ow (r) interacting with a a cane farmer. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

AFA calls for cane development to stem recurrent shortages

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Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has called upon cane farmers to immediately embark on development of the crop in order to stem the recurrent shortages that have been witnessed in the past. Speaking at Chemelil Sugar Company during a joint medical eye camp, AFA director Samuel Ong’ow said the only option to combat cane shortages…

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KUSCCO Housing Cooperative Society banner. Photo Courtesy

KUSCCO Housing Cooperative members blast Commissioner over rebranding delays

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Members of the KUSCCO Housing Cooperative Society have sharply criticized the Commissioner for Cooperative Development over what they termed as deliberate delays in endorsing the society’s rebranding process. Led by their chairman, Joseph Mukumi, the members said the society fulfilled all the required conditions for rebranding several months ago, but the Commissioner has yet to…

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Sammy Muthui-Minet Kenya CEO , Insurance Regulatory Authority market conduct director Anne Chelagat and Britam Insurance chief operations officer Leonard Chirchir during the inaugural Minet Kenya Claims Conference-Photo|Courtesy

Insurance sector urged to adopt AI to speed claims and combat fraud

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Players in Kenya’s insurance industry are being urged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate claims processing and curb fraud, amid growing concerns over delayed settlements and rising cases of fraudulent claims. The call comes at a time when customer trust and operational efficiency are being tested by persistent challenges in the sector. Data from…

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KRA defends proposal to expand VAT coverage as beneficial to small businesses

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended its proposal to expand value-added tax (VAT) coverage, insisting that the reform will not harm small businesses but instead ease the burden on a few compliant firms while boosting domestic revenue. The plan, which seeks to raise VAT’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by two percentage points,…

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