ASK Chief Executive Officer Batram Muthoka addresses the media. PHOTO| courtesy

ASK gears up to host climate-smart trade fair in Nairobi

Nairobi International Trade Fair returns with focus on climate-smart agriculture Hundreds of exhibitors and international participants expected at Jamhuri Park Businesses will showcase products, innovations and agricultural technologies The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) will host the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair from September 28 to October 4 at the Jamhuri Park Showground, with this…

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The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi-Photo|Courtesy

Mbadi vows to appeal Safaricom divestment court ruling

Treasury prepares to challenge the High Court decision on Safaricom shares Court ruling also nullified the parliamentary paper supporting the transaction Government says it remains confident in the legality of the divestment process National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said the government will move to court to appeal the High Court decision issued on…

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The Malawi cooperative movement delegation during a visit to Tower Sacco's Ol Kalou Branch in Nyandarua County. PHOTO| courtesy

Tower Sacco hosts Malawi cooperative movement delegation

Tower Sacco welcomes Malawi cooperative leaders for a knowledge exchange Delegation explores Kenya’s approaches to cooperative development and finance Visit strengthens links between cooperative movements in the two countries Tower Sacco has hosted a delegation from Malawi’s cooperative movement as part of an exchange programme seeking to strengthen cooperation and knowledge sharing between the two…

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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo holds a cheque with farmers during the launch of the Ksh36.4 million farmer grants programme in Borabu Constituency. PHOTO| courtesy

Nyamira launches Sh36.4m grants, FMD vaccination drive

Nyamira rolls out grants to support farmer organisations and value chains Livestock owners get subsidised protection against a major cattle disease Dairy and coffee farmers are targeted through the new initiatives Nyamira County has launched a Ksh36.4 million farmer grants package alongside an FMD vaccination drive covering more than 113,800 cattle. Governor Amos Nyaribo unveiled…

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A package of counterfeit maize flour recovered during a raid on a suspected repackaging operation in Kasarani, Nairobi. PHOTO| DCI

DCI busts fake maize flour racket in Kasarani

Detectives raid a suspected counterfeit flour operation in Kasarani Thousands of branded packets and packaging equipment recovered Authorities move to test the seized flour and verify affected brands Detectives have dismantled a suspected counterfeit maize flour racket in Kasarani, raising food safety fears amid an anticipated shortage. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) disclosed the…

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Delegates follow proceedings during the ongoing World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar, India. PHOTO| courtesy

KEPSA takes Kenya’s circular economy agenda to India forum

KEPSA represents Kenya at a major global circular economy forum Forum brings businesses and policymakers together to explore resource efficiency Discussions cover circular finance, technology, jobs and sustainable business models The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is representing Kenya at the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar, India, as global businesses and policymakers explore…

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President William Ruto engages with workers during a visit to the ongoing affordable housing construction project at Ukwala in Siaya County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Ruto unveils Sh28bn Siaya housing, market plan

Government outlines major housing and market projects in Siaya New infrastructure targets traders, students and local businesses Thousands of households are also set to gain electricity connections President William Ruto has announced that the Government is investing Ksh28 billion in affordable housing, modern markets and student hostels in Siaya County as part of efforts to…

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(From left) KIE Managing Director Nelson Kwamini, MSME Development PS Susan Auma Mang'eni, and Sidian Bank CEO John Okulo hold up signed documents following the execution of a strategic MoU. PHOTO| Sidian Bank Facebook page

KIE, Sidian Bank sign MoU to widen MSMEs finance access

Partnership creates a pathway for businesses moving beyond KIE support MSMEs to gain access to financing and business development support Focus targets growth in manufacturing and value addition enterprises Kenya Industrial Estates and Sidian Bank have signed a deal widening commercial finance access for manufacturing and value addition firms in Kenya. The Memorandum of Understanding…

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KEPSA seeks four circular economy trainers for MSMEs

KEPSA is seeking trainers to support circular economy skills among MSMEs The programme will cover waste value chains across several counties Applicants will need practical training and circular economy experience The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has issued a call for applications for four qualified Circular Economy Trainers to support MSMEs, communities and informal-sector actors…

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