Susan Auma Mang’eni, Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSME Development speaks during the flag-off at the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

Local brands head to Rwanda as firms eye regional market

Kenyan MSMEs prepare to showcase locally manufactured products at a major regional trade fair in Rwanda. Government officials urge entrepreneurs to use the exhibition to secure business deals and expand into new markets. The Kigali event targets stronger regional value chains and cross-border trade opportunities for Kenyan businesses. Kenya has stepped up efforts to expand…

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Participants follow proceedings during a workshop to review the Draft National Trade Development Bill, 2025, in Nairobi./ courtesy

Kenya reviews draft trade bill to strengthen exports

The State Department for Trade and the Office of the Attorney-General have wrapped up a two day workshop in Nairobi to review the Draft National Trade Development Bill, 2025. The aim is to give Kenya a clear and workable legal framework for promoting, regulating and developing trade. Participants went through the bill’s main provisions and…

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Laikipia County agro-ecology policy launch./ courtesy

Laikipia moves to curb harmful chemicals on its farms

Laikipia launches a new plan to promote safer and more sustainable farming. Farmers call for adequate funding to turn the county’s agro-ecology policy into action. The county targets reduced reliance on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides across its 15 wards. Laikipia County has launched a five year agro-ecology policy to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals…

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Mentor Sacco CEO Joyce Ndegwa addresses members during the Special General Meeting held in Murang’a Town on October 17, 2026.

Mentor Sacco members vote to scrap AGMs for delegates system

Mentor Sacco members approve major changes to the society’s governance structure. The Sacco outlines plans to expand representation as membership grows. Members back a higher monthly contribution to strengthen family protection benefits. Members of Mentor Sacco have voted to abandon the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in favour of a delegates system, a change the society…

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Stima DT Sacco National Chairman Dr. Joseph Siror addresses members during the 2026 High Savers Forum in Mombasa. PHOTO| courtesy

Stima DT Sacco forum focuses on wealth creation and legacy

Stima DT Sacco has brought together its high saving members, Board and Management in Mombasa for the 2026 High Savers Forum, with discussions focusing on wealth creation, investment opportunities and building lasting financial legacies. The forum, held under the theme “Growing Wealth, Building Legacies,” was officially opened by National Chairman Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror. He…

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Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works during an inspection of the Homa Bay KMTC students’ hostel project. PHOTO| courtesy

Homa Bay KMTC hostel for 580 students inspected by MPs

MPs assess progress on a major student accommodation project in Homa Bay. New facilities aim to improve student welfare and ease pressure on existing housing. Lawmakers inspect another development expected to support small-scale traders. MPs have inspected a students’ hostel project at Homa Bay Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) that will house 580 learners once…

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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah PHOTO| courtesy

Tea factory leadership abuse hurts farmers, says Ichung’wah

Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has blamed abuse of office by tea factory leaders for uneven payouts to farmers across the sector. The Kikuyu Member of Parliament (MP) said poor leadership at the factory level is the biggest threat facing the tea industry. In his view, some factories are run by people who lack the skills…

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West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin and other county leaders hold copies of the four laws signed to support agriculture, livestock trade and county revenue collection. PHOTO\ courtesy

West Pokot enacts four laws to support farmers and traders

West Pokot has introduced new laws targeting agricultural support, livestock trade and county revenue collection. Farmers are set to benefit from subsidy programmes and improved coordination across agricultural value chains. The county expects stronger livestock markets and improved revenue to support development and food security. West Pokot farmers and livestock traders are set to benefit…

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

KRA outlines tax amnesty payment plan steps before deadline

KRA has outlined steps for taxpayers seeking instalment arrangements under the tax amnesty programme. Taxpayers with different categories of outstanding liabilities have been given guidance on submitting applications. The approaching deadline puts pressure on taxpayers to review their obligations and regularise their accounts. Taxpayers with outstanding principal tax have until December 31, 2026, to act…

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