Matengo was arrested on Monday night after a viral video showed her beating two female traders with a wooden rod in broad daylight./ Photo courtesy

Ruth Odinga condemns Kibuye Market assault, demands swift justice

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has condemned the assault incident at Kibuye Market that led to the arrest of the market chairlady, Judith Matengo, popularly known as Nyaramba, calling for swift and transparent investigations into the attack. Matengo was arrested on Monday night after a viral video showed her beating two female traders with a…

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Kericho nominated MCA Issack Matker

Nominated MCA celebrates historic moment as Kericho Youth Bill heads to Governor for assent

Nominated MCA Issack Matker has hailed a historic step in Kericho County’s legislative journey after the Kericho County Youth Development Bill 2024, which he sponsored, was officially forwarded to Governor Dr. Erick K. Mutai for assent. The transmittal was made on 19th November 2025 by the Speaker of the Kericho County Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr….

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Michimikuru Tea Factory Chairman Kathiri Kobia speaking during the AGM

Keep politics out of Michimikuru Tea Factory, Meru farmers warn leaders

Tea farmers and the management at  Michimikuru Tea Factory in Meru County have appealed to the government to safeguard factory operations from what they term as escalating political interference that has cost the sector millions of shillings in lost income. Speaking yesterday during the factory’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), farmers lamented that persistent political meddling…

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A team undergoing a training session./Photo file

Trans Nzoia youth set for major financial literacy training programme

More than 150 young entrepreneurs from across Trans Nzoia County’s 25 wards are poised to benefit from a comprehensive financial literacy training programme aimed at strengthening youth-led enterprises. The capacity-building session, slated for tomorrow at the Kitale Museums, is a collaborative effort between the Nawiri Fund and Britam Insurance. It seeks to equip budding entrepreneurs…

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Nyati Sacco plaza/Photo Courtesy

Nyati Sacco CEO Dr. Julius Bett resigns

The Nyati Sacco Society Ltd Chief Executive Officer, CEO Dr. Julius Bett  has officially resigned. His resignation was announced by the sacco’s board of directors through a public notice published on one of the local dailies. “The Board of Directors of Nyati Sacco Society Ltd wishes to notify the members, stakeholders, and the general public…

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Joel Mutai, Regulatory and Liaison Manager aak-GROW during the sensitization meeting at the Malaba border/Photo Courtesy

Stakeholders call for stronger laws to protect farmers against counterfeit farm pesticides

Agrochemical companies and the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), with other agencies have called for stronger laws to protect farmers against illegal pest control products in the country. Speaking during the campaign run to sensitized farmers on the safe use of legal pesticides, the stakeholders underscored that using illegal pest control products not only harms…

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Turbo SME traders during the training/Photo Courtesy

Over 100 Uasin Gishu MSMEs informed on business support opportunities

Over 100 Micro and Small Enterprises entrepreneurs from Turbo Sub County, Uasin Gishu have been trained on business policies so as to empower them with knowledge on existing regulations and support services. The program manned  by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) aims to foster a more informed, compliant, and competitive MSME ecosystem in…

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CAK CEO Daniel Marube (l) and Vincent Marangu/Photo Courtesy

Cooperatives urged to expand credit provision to members to enhance capital retention

Cooperatives have been asked to expand credit provision to members and fast-track strategies to enhance capital retention to enable them be productive. Director-In-Charge of the Cooperative Banking Division at the Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Vincent Marangu  said the loan provision to members in the Sacco subsector currently stands at between 10 per cent and 11…

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1 / 1 – Kenya Seed Company Chairperson Wangui Ngirici addreasing the press/Photo by John Kamau

Stakeholders push for better business environment to boost SMEs growth and jobs

The government has been urged to establish a more supportive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enable them to thrive and contribute to national economic growth. During an award ceremony organized by Starbrands, stakeholders from various sectors called for lower taxes, including a review of stamp duty charges, saying the move would ease…

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Gov’t assures Kakamega residents of direct benefits from Ksh683 billion gold

The government has moved to reassure residents of Kakamega County that the recently confirmed Ksh683 billion gold discovery will bring meaningful economic benefits to local communities. British firm Shanta Gold Limited had confirmed the new billions gold discovery at its Isulu-Bushiangala underground project in Kakamega County. Addressing journalists in Kakamega, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura outlined…

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