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KTDA chairman Enos Njeru rejects claims that factory loans are used to finance farmer bonuses. He says borrowing varies by factory and can fund machinery, operations and expansion. Njeru also called for patience as the DCI investigates the Ksh322 million fertiliser transaction. Tea factories that borrow money are not necessarily taking loans to finance bonuses…
Kenyan SMEs are moving beyond AI adoption to focus on measurable business returns. AI is helping businesses cut costs, speed up operations and access specialised capabilities. SMEs that use AI effectively could gain an edge in productivity, competitiveness and growth. Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but the next…
Senate raises concerns over the continued sale of counterfeit and unregistered pesticides. Senators want tougher enforcement and stronger monitoring of agro dealers nationwide. Committee calls for better farmer education and pesticide residue checks to protect consumers. The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has raised concerns over the continued sale of unregistered, expired…
A new cotton ginnery is being installed in Teso North to process farmers’ produce locally. The facility will produce lint, cotton seed oil and animal feed, creating new value addition opportunities. Farmers are being encouraged to increase cotton production to meet the ginnery’s processing capacity. The establishment of a new cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers’…
Amref Sacco is set to host a virtual financial planning session for members. The session will offer practical tips on managing money and making informed financial decisions. Members can join the Zoom session on August 27 from 7:30pm to 9pm. Amref Sacco is set to hold a virtual financial planning session for members as it…
NewFortis Sacco has amended its bylaws to introduce delegates, champions and agencies for the first time in its 50-year history, following member consultations across Nyeri, Nairobi, Kiambu, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Nakuru and the diaspora. Board chairman John Githinji Nduru said the changes will strengthen member representation and boost the Sacco’s reach as it looks to expand…
Nearly 50 cooperative finance professionals from 12 countries have graduated from ACCOSCA’s ADE Programme. The seven day training focused on stronger Sacco leadership, governance and financial inclusion. Applications for the 2027 ADE classes open on September 1, 2026. Nearly 50 cooperative finance professionals from 12 countries have completed the African Development Educators (ADE) Programme in…
Workers in over 21 counties face salary delays of up to two months. Budget disputes are disrupting payments and county services. Unions want counties allowed to pay workers amid disputes. County employees in more than 21 devolved units are facing financial strain after delays in salary payments, with some workers going up to two months…
Kindiki has sounded an early warning over El Nino rains expected from October through January. Government agencies and counties are being mobilised to tackle flooding, landslides, road damage and other risks. Early preparations could help protect schools, farmers, communities and public resources from weather related disruptions. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has issued an early…
Dangote’s proposed Lamu refinery could transform Kenya into a major regional petroleum hub. Kenya’s potential $500 million stake raises questions over public money, returns and investment risks. Local jobs, environmental protection and Kenyan participation will be key to determining whether the project delivers lasting value. Kenya could be on the threshold of one of the…
