May 4, 2026
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe/Photo File

Gov’t unveils sweeping tea sector reforms to boost farmers’ earnings, global competitiveness

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The government has unveiled far-reaching reforms aimed at transforming Kenya’s tea sector, raising smallholder farmers’ incomes and strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the global tea market. Under the new reform programme, smallholder tea farmers could earn up to Ksh100 per kilogramme of green leaf by 2027, nearly double the current average returns. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary…

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Arimis milking jelly

The story behind the power of authentic Arimis milking jelly

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The power of authentic Arimis lies not in clever advertising, glossy rebranding or influencer hype, but in an honest story of usefulness. Arimis milking jelly was never designed for cosmetic shelves or beauty routines. It was made for cows. Specifically, it was formulated to soften and protect the teats of dairy cows during milking, preventing…

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Kenya Sugar Board Chief Executive Officer Jude Chesire

Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years

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Kenya has formally withdrawn from the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, marking what officials describe as a confident transition for the country’s sugar industry. Kenya Sugar Board Chief Executive Officer Jude Chesire said the safeguard, which expired on November 30, 2025, had achieved its purpose as a temporary, reform‑driven instrument to stabilize and…

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Principal Secretary for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni

Government to roll out new MSME policy to drive jobs and growth

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The government is preparing to unveil a revised Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) policy designed to transform the sector into a central pillar of job creation, economic growth and inclusive development under the Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Principal Secretary for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni said the sector has already registered progress under the current…

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LBDA Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga

LBDA positions itself as driver of economic growth

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The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has declared itself a key engine of economic growth, following a strong performance in 2025 that saw gains in revenue, agriculture and institutional ventures. Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority’s improved outlook was anchored on aligning its programmes with the national Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda, a move that…

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Cane farmers praise President Ruto’s efforts to revive sugar sector

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Cane farmers across Kenya have commended President William Ruto for his commitment to revamping the sugar sector, noting that his reforms are already bearing fruit. Led by Kenya National Federation of Sugar Cane Farmers Secretary General Killion Osur Anyango, the farmers said the president’s initiatives must be supported by other industry players to ensure smooth…

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Nicholas Kyalo, Upper Manza Focus CBO Chairman

Tala CBO eyes micro-finance transformation to empower community

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Upper Manza Focus Community-Based Organization in Tala has announced plans to transform into a micro‑finance institution by 2026, a move aimed at shielding members from predatory loans and creating new growth opportunities. The CBO, which has steadily expanded its membership over the years, currently operates through table banking, offering loans to members. Chairman Nicholas Kyalo…

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Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina

Ole Kina demands repeal of oppressive Coffee Act to free farmers

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Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has renewed calls for radical reforms in Kenya’s coffee industry, urging the government to scrap the Coffee Act (Cap 333), which he described as oppressive and a stumbling block to farmer empowerment and fair pricing. In a statement issued Saturday, Ole Kina said the time had come to fully liberalise…

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KTDA dismisses social media claims, affirms tea factories’ financial stability

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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has assured more than 650,000 smallholder tea farmers that all factories under its management remain financially sound, dismissing social media reports suggesting otherwise as misleading and malicious. In a statement released Friday, the agency termed claims that some factories are borrowing to survive or facing auctioneer threats as “false…

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Principal Secretary Cyrill Odede-Photo|Courtesy

PS Odede Urges youth to register SACCOs on E-GPS to access gov’t tenders

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Public Investments and Asset Management Principal Secretary Cyrill Odede has called on young people in Migori to register their Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) with the Electronic Government Procurement System (E-GPS) to qualify for county and national government tenders. Speaking during the launch of the Migori County Young Professionals (MCYP) group at Migori Teachers Training…

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