National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula ( 2nd r) during KEPSA meeting. Photo Courtesy

Wetang’ula urges private sector to take active role in law making process

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on private sector players to move beyond being mere spectators in the legislative process, urging them to actively engage in shaping laws that impact the country’s economy. Speaking during the closing session of a two-day engagement between the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the House leadership, the…

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Vihiga Aquaculture boosted as NORAD donates 3,600 bags of fish feed

Fish farmers in Vihiga County have received a major boost following the distribution of 3,600 bags of fish feed donated by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) through the Advancing Resilient Nutrition Sensitive Aquaculture Project (ARNSA). The initiative, implemented under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural…

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KRA to validate income and expenses in tax returns starting January 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major update to its tax compliance framework, confirming that it will begin validating income and expenses declared in tax returns starting January 1, 2026. According to the Authority, the validation will apply to returns for the 2025 year of income and is expected to enhance accuracy and…

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Sugar Board calls for registration of all sugar re-packagers to strengthen regulation, protect consumers

The Kenya Sugar board has directed all individuals and companies involved in sugar re-packaging to register with the Board by November 17, 2025, as part of new measures aimed at strengthening regulation and protecting consumers. In a public notice issued this week, the Board invoked powers under Section 61 of the Sugar Act, 2024, and…

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CS Mutahi Kagwe, PS Kipronoh Ronoh,CEO KSB Jude Chesire during a meeting with the Kenya Unions of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers(KUSPAW) at Kilimo House. Photo Courtesy

Gov’t to clear all sugar workers’ dues despite fiscal pressures: CS Kagwe reveals

The government will clear all outstanding payments owed to workers in public sugar factories in due course, CS Mutahi Kagwe has affirmed. Speaking during a meeting with the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers, the Kenya Sugar Board and representatives of the four leased sugar factories, the CS underscored that settling workers’ arrears…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe flags off13 milk coolers to dairy farmer groups in Runyenjes and Manyatta in Embu County./Photo Courtesy

CS Kagwe flags off 13 milk coolers to boost Embu dairy farmers

The Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has flagged off 13 milk coolers to dairy farmer groups in Runyenjes and Manyatta in Embu County. The initiative marks a significant milestone in boosting milk productivity, improving quality, and enhancing farmer incomes across the county. Installed at a cost of Ksh 77.93M , the…

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How unchecked use of farm pesticides endanger human health in Kenya

Across Kenya’s fertile plains and green highlands, farming remains the heartbeat of the nation’s economy. Yet, beneath the beauty of thriving crops lies an unseen danger — the unchecked use of pesticides. These chemicals, meant to secure bountiful harvests, are increasingly linked to serious health complications and environmental damage. What makes the situation even more…

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CS National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi with Swedish Ambassador to Kenya Hakan Akesson. Photo Courtesy

Kenya Shilling’s stability attributed to strong economic fundamentals, CS Mbadi says

Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, has dismissed claims of currency manipulation and emphasized that the resilience of the Kenya Shilling is a result of solid economic fundamentals. Speaking during a courtesy call by Swedish Ambassador to Kenya Hakan Akesson, at the Treasury Building, CS Mbadi highlighted the role of…

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Unaitas Sacco partners with Pesalink in digitisation drive

Unaitas Sacco has integrated its services with the Integrated Payment Services Ltd’s (IPSL) platform to enhance its services through a digital transformation. According to the Sacco, the partnership will allows Unaitas to conduct real-time payments, simplifying transactions for its members. “Pesalink now serves as the default instant-payment channel on Unaitas platforms, more than 400,000 members…

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CS Mutahi Kagwe flagging off 13 new milk coolers for local dairy cooperatives in Embu County./Photo Courtesy

CS Kagwe warns politicians against politicizing tea prices, calls for technical solutions

Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned political leaders against turning tea prices into a regional or political issue. The CS has said the challenges in the tea value chain are technical and should be addressed through policy reforms, data-driven decisions, and quality improvement, not rhetoric. Speaking in Embu County during…

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