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In a world where time is the new currency, Virtual Assistants (VAs) are helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals get more done—smarter, faster, and more efficiently. As Kenya’s digital economy surges, projected to contribute 9.24% to GDP by 2025, SACCOs—those vital cooperatives serving over 6 million members with assets topping KSh1.5 trillion—stand at a crossroads. In…
Detectives have arrested a prime suspect and recovered a significant cache of stolen coffee following a series of theft incidents reported in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County. The crime wave peaked on the night of November 25, 2025, when a gang of about 50 armed thugs stormed Sowek Kenya Company Limited in Waitakuk. The gang allegedly…
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) tea directors from the Mogogosiek group of companies in Konoin Sub-county, Bomet County, have reassured farmers that next year’s bonus will significantly improve, following a series of reforms and an extensive audit conducted across factories in the region. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Mogogosiek Tea Factory,…
Fish farming in Turkana West Sub-County has received a shot in the arm from the County government and Lattice Aquaculture project through the donation of water pumps, floaters and a generator to the Kakuma Bee Social Integrated Enterprise. The County Aquaculture Officer, John Bett, noted that Lattice Aquaculture and WFP’s support will accelerate and strengthen…
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has partnered with stakeholders in the livestock sector to come up with a project proposal aimed at supporting livestock trade and export in the Eastern Africa region. The project, funded by the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) will be implemented by KALRO and the Food and…
Recent online allegations concerning the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) newly established Micro and Small Taxpayers Department have attracted significant public attention. Yet a closer review of the Authority’s structural reforms, accountability systems, and the track record of its integrity framework shows that these claims are not only unfounded but also part of a troubling pattern….
NCBA and HEVA Fund have officially signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address challenges facing the creative economy sector by unveiling a suite of financial products that allow creative artists and entrepreneurs to access tiered financing solutions. The announcement was made during the NCBA Creative Economy Summit and Elev8 LIVE album launch, an…
Stakeholders in the private sector have urged the government to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and eventually spur the country’s economy. They are also pleading with the Kenya Kwanza administration to go slow on taxes so as to promote investments in the country. Some of the stakeholders in the Real Estate Sector…
A new type of dairy cow has been introduced in Kenya to help farmers produce more and better quality milk. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has created the breed by crossing the high milk producing Friesian cow with the tough, disease-resistant Sahiwal breed. The result is a “super breed” expected to give…
Meru County’s hospitality sector is experiencing one of its strongest years yet, buoyed by high profile national events that have pumped millions into the local economy. County officials credit the growth to an enabling business environment created under Governor Isaac Mutuma’s administration. This year, Meru played host to key national gatherings, including the 97th Kenya…
