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The agriculture sector recorded the highest proportion of investor exits across Africa in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1), underscoring shifting dynamics in private capital flows. According to the latest report by African market intelligence firm Stears, nearly 30 per cent of agriculture‑related transactions during the period involved investors pulling out. At the same time,…
The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) in conjunction with the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry is banking on the proposed Geographical Indications Bill, 2026, to transform Kenya’s agricultural and industrial sectors by boosting farmers’ incomes, creating jobs and positioning local products in premium global markets. The draft law seeks to establish a legal framework…
The government has officially kicked off the nationwide rollout of the second phase of classroom business skills training under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, marking a major step in its effort to empower youth entrepreneurs across the country. The training, which began on April 20, Monday morning, is being conducted simultaneously in…
The Commissioner for Cooperatives Development, David Obonyo, has sounded a stern warning to cooperatives and savings and credit societies (Saccos) that resort to borrowing money to declare dividends and rebates. Speaking during the launch of a four‑year strategic plan for Mhasibu Sacco, Obonyo said such practices amount to deception and will attract punishment under tightened…
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has sounded the alarm over escalating fuel and logistics costs, warning that the burden is already weighing heavily on transport operators, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and export sectors. In a statement, the chamber noted that the latest surge in fuel-related expenses is driving up food…
Airport Sacco is grappling with a massive loan default amounting to KSh49.96 million, owed by former board members and employees, according to a Supervisory Committee report presented ahead of the institution’s Annual General Meeting. The report reveals that the former Chief Executive Officer alone owes KSh27 million, while the former chairman is indebted to the…
Women self-help groups and youth from Kakamega County are smiling after the County Government of Kakamega has disbursed Ksh 12 Million to help them boost their income generating projects. According to the County, 120 groups of the County Youth Service and Women Empowerment Programme (CYSWEP) in all the 60 wards and each ward which has two registered…
Transporters in the sugar sector now want the Kenya Sugar board to come up with regulations in order to make cane farming ventures more profitable. Led by the National Chairman of the Sugar Sector Transporters Association of Kenya (SSTAK) Dr. Paul Orengo, they said the regulations will go a long way in weeding out cartels…
Residents of Meru County have been urged to fully support the newly Amended Meru County Cooperative Act in order to ensure the stability and progress of the cooperative movements in the region. The call was made the Meru County Cooperative Forum chairman Emphantus Majau, Meru County Cooperative Forum CEOs (Technical team) chairman Kenneth Gitonga and…
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country have received a major boost after Munyiri Africa Foundation scaled up entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy training, and also providing seed capital to help them grow. According to the organisers, the programme is aimed at mentoring and imparting relevant knowledge and skills to the youth which will help…
