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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti delivering the State of the County Address before the County Assembly on February 26,2026-Photo|Courtesy

Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s State of the County Address highlights youth empowerment gains

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Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has highlighted significant achievements in youth empowerment, showcasing the impact of her administration’s initiatives. Speaking during her State of the County Address, Governor Ndeti emphasized the success of the Machakos Youth Service (MYS) program, which has equipped over 1,000 youth with practical skills in various fields, including plumbing, electrical engineering,…

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State team Chairlady and the UK-based Capital Credit Union CEO Marlene Shiels speaking during Sacco Leaders Convention 2026 in Mombasa/Photo Courtesy

State team opposes Sacco shares trading on NSE, cites confusion and steep loss

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The State-appointed team has opposed trading of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) shares between members or on the National Securities Exchange (NSE), warning that the practice compromises the spirit of ownership and long-term participation. This comes on the back of a push by NSE for listing of Saccos on the stock market to boost…

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Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speaking in his office/Photo Courtesy

Govt to establish new regulator for non-SACCO cooperatives to sort oversight gap

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The government is planning to establish a new regulatory authority to safeguard billions of shillings in non-Sacco cooperatives, a move aimed at addressing critical oversight gaps that have left thousands of Kenyans, especially farmers, vulnerable to financial loss. This was revealed by the Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe…

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Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga-Photo|Fredrick Odiero

SGR Phase 2B and 2C expansion to Kisumu, Malaba set for March groundbreaking

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Kenya Railways has confirmed that construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C, stretching from Naivasha through Kisumu to Malaba, will officially begin on March 20. Managing Director Philip Mainga announced the multibillion-shilling project during a high-level stakeholder meeting in Kisumu, attended by the National Lands Commission, Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, MPs, MCAs,…

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Meru governor Isaac Mutuma when he toured the Afya Millers to revive its operations. Photo|John Majau

Governor Mutuma pledges revival of debt‑stricken Afya Millers cooperative enterprise

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Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has pledged urgent intervention to revive Afya Millers, a farmer-owned cooperative struggling under the weight of debt and mismanagement. The mill, which produces maize and wheat flour for both human and animal consumption, has been on the brink of collapse, threatening livelihoods and food security in the county. Speaking after touring…

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SASRA Acting Chief Executive Officer, David Sandagi speaking in a past event/Photo File

SASRA report: SACCO total assets hit Ksh 1.21 Trillion mark

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Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has released the Quarterly Statistical and Soundness Report for the period October to December 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the performance, growth and financial stability of Regulated SACCOs in Kenya The report indicated that by December 2025, total assets of regulated SACCOs had grown to Ksh 1.21 trillion, up…

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Machakos-based lawyer Diana Ngei/Photo Courtesy

Machakos lawyer decries poor representation denying women, youth groups access to funds for development

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Machakos-based lawyer has raised concern over what she term as underrepresentation of women, youth groups and people Living with disabilities (PWDs) in Machakos County. Diana Ngei who hails from Tala said many women groups in the County had not benefitted from Women Empowerment funds in the past 10 years despite having a Woman Representative specifically…

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Small-scale women traders during the Dada Mashinani Programme in Busia County

Busia onboards over 10,000 women traders into Dada Mashinani programme

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Busia County has successfully onboarded more than 10,000 small-scale women traders into the Dada Mashinani program, a transformative initiative designed to enhance entrepreneurship and financial literacy at the grassroots level. The program is implemented through a partnership between the County Government, the Stanbic Bank Foundation, and Kenya Industrial Estates. The initiative targets women at various…

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Treasury CS John Mbadi speaks while appearing before the Senate on Wednesday 25th February,2026-Photo|Courtesy

Treasury raises penalties to rein in predatory digital and microfinance lenders

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The Treasury has unveiled tougher measures against digital and microfinance lenders accused of exploiting Kenyans with excessive interest rates and aggressive debt collection practices. While appearing before senators, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said that fines for violating the Banking Act have been increased from KSh500,000 to KSh2 million. He said the move is intended…

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CIS-Kenya CEO Andrew Kioi Njeru
CIS-Kenya newly appointed CEO Andrew Kioi Njeru/Photo Courtesy

CIS-Kenya appoints Andrew Kioi Njeru as CEO

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The Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS-Kenya) has appointed Andrew Kioi Njeru as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This was announced by the Association’s Governing Council, which stated that his appointment takes effect as from February 16, 2026. “The Governing Council of the Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS-Kenya) is pleased to…

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