Yetu Sacco members and dignitaries who attended the special AGM

Yetu DT Sacco unveils five‑year plan to grow into a KSh20 billion institution

Yetu DT Sacco has unveiled an ambitious five‑year expansion strategy aimed at transforming the cooperative into a KSh20 billion institution through infrastructure upgrades, digital innovation and community‑driven investments. The plan was announced recently during a Special General Meeting held at the Yetu Pamoja Investment Park in Nkubu, South Imenti constituency. Chief Executive Officer Dennis Kirimi…

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Tea farmers under the Kapkoros Tea Factory Group of Companies at a meeting in Bomet, the farmers have called for the immediate disbandment of the board of directors, accusing it of prolonged mismanagement-Photo|Kimutai Langat

Kapkoros tea farmers demand disbandment of board over alleged mismanagement

Tea farmers under the Kapkoros Tea Factory Group of Companies are demanding the immediate dissolution of the board of directors, accusing it of prolonged mismanagement that they say has eroded their earnings and destabilized their livelihoods. The group comprises Kapkoros, Motigo, Tirgaga and Olenguruone tea factories. Led by farmer representative Alice Koros, the growers said…

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Susan Mang’eni, Principal Secretary, State Department for MSMEs Development joins Ndumberi dairy farmers cooperative society farmers and leaders who underwent training under Component 2 KJET Project

Nationwide MSME training programme concludes as 94 business clusters begin mentorship phase

The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has completed nationwide classroom training for the first cohort of its Business Development Services (BDS) programme, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen small businesses under the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project. The five‑week training, which began on November 10, 2025, reached 94 MSME clusters…

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Zone 11 tea farmers in Kisii harvesting their tea crop in their farms. Local farmers have been advised to go for modern farming methods to boost production. Photo|Enock Okong'o

Kisii tea farmers urged to adopt modern farming practices to boost yields

Tea farmers in Kisii County have been urged to embrace modern agricultural practices to improve crop yields and strengthen their household incomes. Zone 11 Tea Farmers Chairman Ombasa Omweno said the adoption of certified tea seeds and proper farm management techniques is essential for farmers seeking better returns from their labour. Speaking to farmers in…

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Remittances remind us how our government has failed in creating employment

Ignoring the plight of Kenyans who toil in cruel conditions overseas while simultaneously celebrating the billions they send back home is one of the starkest contradictions of our time. It is an act of national hypocrisy that borders on modern-day slavery, sustained by silence, convenience and the desperate economic realities that push thousands to seek…

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A collage image of some of Kenya's top Saccos

SACCO industry defies economic pressures, records robust Q3 growth

According to the latest Sacco Industry Quarterly Statistical and Soundness Report for Quarter Three (Q3)- September 2025, released by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) industry has maintained strong growth, showcasing notable improvements across key performance indicators. This comprehensive report highlights the sector’s resilience, with total assets reaching…

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Land, school fees and agriculture loans drive SACCO lending surge in Q3 of 2025

Data from the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) shows that SACCOs channelled most of their lending toward land purchases, school fees and agriculture in the three months to September 2025, making the three sectors the biggest beneficiaries of credit demand among members. This accounted for more than 65 per cent of all loans issued by…

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The new appointed KRA commissioners,Brian Omooria Nyakeri and Alex Kimani Mwangi-Photo|Courtesy

KRA announces key executive appointments to drive digital and policy reforms

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced two major executive appointments approved by its Board, marking a significant step in the agency’s ongoing organisational transformation, technology modernisation, and evidence‑driven tax policy agenda. The appointments, which take effect on 12th January 2026, are expected to strengthen KRA’s leadership capacity as it accelerates reforms across its operational…

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Kenyans receiving services at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters. PHOTO/KRA

KRA warns businesses to vet suppliers after court upholds Ksh773M missing‑trader tax case

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged businesses across the country to strengthen their due diligence processes and transact only with credible suppliers, following a recent High Court ruling that reinforced efforts to dismantle the growing missing‑trader scheme. Speaking during a leadership forum, Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the fraudulent scheme continues to undermine fair…

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