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Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma during the past event/Photo File

National Events hosted in Meru pumps Ksh250 million into the economy

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Meru County’s hospitality sector is experiencing one of its strongest years yet, buoyed by high profile national events that have pumped millions into the local economy. County officials credit the growth to an enabling business environment created under Governor Isaac Mutuma’s administration. This year, Meru played host to key national gatherings, including the 97th Kenya…

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Youth under CORE in Meru undertaking some of the projects. Photo by John Majau

Over 40 youth benefit as CORE Kenya injects Ksh 20 million for SMEs support in Meru

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The Community Roads Empowerment (CORE) Kenya, with funding from the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) through the World Bank, has injected Ksh20 million into 49 Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) formed by beneficiaries of the JSDF Meru Project. The initiative, which has been running since 2022, targeted underserved communities in Gitimbine, Mjini, and Majengo, where…

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Fertilizer distribution at Kibuline in Tigania West constituency, Meru County. Photo by John Majau

Meru farmers get major boost after receiving 600 bags of fertiliser

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Farmers in Kibuline in Tigania West constituency, Meru County  have  received a major boost after  the government issued  600 bags of Mavuno  top-dressing fertiliser to improve agriculture  in the area. The consignment, which was received by Tigania West MP John Mutunga, at Kibuline Aggregation Centre, marks the second major fertiliser allocation to the centre this…

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Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong'o during the summit/Photo Courtesy

Stakeholders urge Govt to invest and support MSMEs to unlock business growth

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Stakeholders in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and industry have called on the Governments and other development partners to invest more in the business sector in order to unlock the next phase of business growth in Kenya. Speaking during the launch of the inaugural three-day Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) 2025 in Kisumu on…

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David Obonyo speaking during the opening of a new Unaitas Sacco branch in Kagio, Kirinyaga County, on Friday. Photo Courtesy

Obonyo: Coffee Co-operative societies with production of below 500,000kg to merge with stronger ones

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Commissioner of Co-operatives David Obonyo Obonyo has called for merge of coffee co-operative societies with a production of below 500,000kg with stronger ones to save on farmers earnings. He said lower volumes of coffee raise the overhead costs for an individual co-operative, eating into farmers’ earnings. The challenge is especially rife in Western and Rift…

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Govt to conduct public participation on DSS coffee payment system after court quash

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The government has assured farmers that proper public participation will be conducted across the country before implementation of the Direct Settlement System. This follows a ruling made by Kerugoya High Court on November 18. Justice Edward Muriithi issued the orders suspending implementation of the system until May 20, declaring that public participation was not conducted in…

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1 / 1 – Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Makau Malombe. Photo Courtesy

Kitui to host combined Agricultural Show, Trade and Investment Expo in July 2026

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The Kitui County Government has announced that the Kitui Agricultural Show, Trade and Investment Expo 2026 will be held from Thursday, July 23 to Saturday,  July 25 2026. The announcement was made by the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr. Kimwele Mbaya, during a press briefing at his office. Dr. Mbaya…

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Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe/Photo File

All privatised sugar mills to  return to government after lease term lapses

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has asserted that all investments made by private millers in the four state-owned sugar factories will automatically revert to the government at the expiry of the 30-year lease term. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, CS Kagwe said that private leasing imposes strict performance obligations on the private millers, and they are expected to…

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Agriculture CS Kagwe in parliament/ photo Courtesy

Gov’t to redouble tea farmers earnings in 2027

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The government has announced a reform programme in the tea sector aimed at stabilising prices, improving quality and doubling tea farmers’ earnings to Ksh.100 per kilogramme of green leaf by 2027. Speaking when he appeared before the National Assembly on Wednesday, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe intimated that tea farmers receive payments through a two-tier payment model; a monthly initial payment and…

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Chemelil Sugar Factory commences full operations after years of shutdown

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Kibos Sugar and Allied Products Company officially relaunched operations at the once-ailing state mill, Chemelil Sugar Factory. The revival has been seen as a major turning point in the government’s sugar sector reforms that drew praise from farmers, local leaders and industry players. Kibos Group Managing Director Bhire Chatthe called it “a day of celebration”…

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