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Chesumei housing project workers halt work and block road over delayed wages Unpaid workers say mounting debts and rent arrears are worsening their financial strain Protesters demand immediate payment and accountability over the use of public funds Workers on the Chesumei Affordable Housing Project in Nandi County have downed their tools and blocked part of…
County workers could face a new 7.5 per cent pension contribution under proposed legislation County governments may be required to match employee contributions by up to 15 per cent Bill proposes stronger safeguards for pension remittances and limited early access to benefits County government employees could see a new 7.5 per cent deduction from their…
Kenya steps up border checks to keep banned and unsafe pesticides out of the market Government pushes for harmonised pesticide rules across East Africa and COMESA Illegal pesticide entry has reportedly dropped sharply following tighter surveillance at key borders Kenya is tightening controls on pesticide imports in a move aimed at keeping chemicals that have…
New Bill seeks to give Kenya’s creative economy a dedicated legal and institutional framework Proposed reforms could establish new bodies to oversee training, promotion and regulation Creative Industry Development Fund proposed to boost financing for artists and creative enterprises A Bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the growth and development…
Saccos face another wait for direct access to Kenya’s National Payments System Industry leaders call for wider consultation as the Co operatives Bill remains stuck in mediation Proposed reforms could introduce a Deposit Guarantee Fund and expand services available to Sacco members Kenya’s Sacco movement is facing another delay in its push for direct access…
Kenya selects 500 MSMEs to showcase products at the upcoming Kigali trade fair NYOTA youth beneficiaries to get a chance to access regional markets and business networks Government considers doubling the size of Kenya’s delegation as preparations gather pace Kenya has selected 500 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including at least 100 beneficiaries of…
Meru coffee union calls on youth to return to coffee farming amid ageing farmer population Climate change and quality concerns push farmers to adopt new production practices Union secures Ksh150 million financing to help farmers access specialised coffee fertiliser Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Duncan Kiambia Marete has urged Kenyan youth…
Kakamega disburses grants to 60 grassroots groups in Mumias East Women, youth, PwDs and widows set to expand income generating ventures The countywide programme is targeting 1,200 groups across 60 wards Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has disbursed Ksh3 million in social protection grants to 60 groups in Mumias East Sub-County to help members strengthen Small…
Uasin Gishu has engaged traders ahead of the opening of the 64 Ultra Modern Market. Traders want a fair and transparent online stall allocation process. The market is expected to improve trading conditions when opened during Mashujaa Day. Uasin Gishu County has intensified engagement with traders ahead of the official opening and stall allocation at…
Kindiki wants counties to speed up completion of industrial parks to drive value addition. He says all county allocations due up to August have been released. Counties have also been urged to prepare early for the expected El Nino rains. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged county governments to prioritise the completion of County Aggregation…
