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Members of Parliament, MPs are considering motion seeking the formulation of a national Land Use Policy to guide the zoning of land for agriculture and built development. The motion, sponsored by Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi, proposes a policy framework that will ensure effective land use in rural areas to prevent further loss of arable land…
When Rebecca Kendi retired from her job as a County Revenue Officer at one of the country’s largest devolved units two years ago, she had no clue what she would do in her retirement. Since the mid-1980s when she left college and got the job at the then local authority, her life had been a…
Uasin Gishu County is stepping up efforts to strengthen cooperative societies by forging strategic alliances with agribusiness firms and development partners. One such partnership is taking shape between Kuona Mbele Cooperative Society and agriBora, a leading player in agricultural innovation. The cooperative is set to lease its store to agriBora, with the revenue earmarked for…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, has called on counties to partner with the national government in transforming Kenya’s livestock sector into a pillar of food security, rural livelihoods, and economic growth. Speaking during a joint consultative meeting with 24 ASAL Governors, he outlined priorities including rangeland restoration, sustainable animal feeds, livestock vaccination,…
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has launched the distribution of assorted climate resilience items under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, aimed at equipping vulnerable and marginalized households with tools to combat the effects of climate change. Speaking during the official launch event on Monday, Governor Mutuma said the initiative is part of his administration’s…
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) has reiterated its critical role in empowering young Kenyans through access to affordable financing, entrepreneurship training, market linkages, and labour mobility programs, aligning with the constitutional commitment to youth advancement. YEDF Corporate Communications Manager Benson Muthendi has highlighted the Fund’s recent achievements, including the disbursement of Ksh 200 million…
Turkana County government has advanced efforts to boost agriculture after hosting a stakeholders’ forum in Lodwar to review and validate the draft Turkana County Agriculture Policy 2025. The two-day meeting brought together farmers, development partners, the private sector, local universities, policymakers, civil society groups, government agencies and other non-state actors. Discussions focused on refining the…
Kenya’s banks have surpassed their annual lending target to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), exceeding the Ksh150 billion target by 2% to a total of Ksh153 billion. This was announced by Raimond Molenje, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), during the launch of the Nature Positive Financing Assessment Report. Molenje…
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe has officially inaugurated the new board of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), calling for accelerated adoption of digital agricultural technologies to transform the sector. Speaking during the event, CS Kagwe commended KALRO’s critical role as the region’s leading agricultural research institution. With 16 research institutes and…
The cooperative sector in Kenya earned top recognition at the 2025 Strategic Business & Leadership Awards (SBLA) when Stima DT Sacco was named Corporate of the Year in the SACCOs and Microfinance Institutions category. By winning the coveted award, Stima DT Sacco reaffirmed its place among Kenya’s most dynamic financial cooperatives. Organizers praised it as…
