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Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCO) are busy redesigning their financial products, policies and strategies so as to compensate for low loan disbursements as a tough economy erodes household incomes and thrown many out of jobs. For players like Mwalimu National SACCO, the plan is to generate Non-funded income, away from its core activity of…
Farmers in Tindiret Sub-county in Nandi County are turning to climate-smart agriculture as unpredictable weather continues to disrupt traditional farming patterns in the region. Once known for its fertile soils and reliable rainfall, Tindiret has in recent years experienced prolonged dry spells and sudden heavy rains, making it increasingly difficult for smallholder farmers to depend…
Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has revealed that many qualified Kenyan youth have lost the opportunity to be employed in the diaspora due to the inappropriate skiza tunes in their phones. PS Njogu regretted that a simple rough or rowdy skiza tune has cost many skilled Kenyans opportunities under the Kazi Majuu program….
The Director General of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), Mwenda Rithaa, together with three Principal Secretaries have urged youth in Meru County to take advantage of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to access business start-up capital to improve their lifes. Speaking during a packed sensitization forum at Kamunde Hall in…
Over 3,000 sunflower farmers in Taita Taveta County will soon bid farewell to the costly and exhausting trips to Tanzania for processing their produce, following the groundbreaking of a solar-powered sunflower oil refinery in Taveta on Friday. The facility, established by the Kenya Red Cross Society through its Integrated Food Security and Livelihood project with…
The National Government has deployed all Principal Secretaries (PSs) to counties to spearhead the official rollout of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (Nyota) programme The Ksh5 billion initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable young Kenyans through start-up capital, training, and mentorship. Each PS is expected to preside over the launch ceremonies in their counties as…
The County government of Bomet and the national government has joined hand in strengthening governance and promote accountability in Bomet County’s cooperative societies. The engagement, held on Friday at the Department of Cooperatives offices, brought together officers from the Bomet County Department of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
The government will soon launch a Good Quality Milk certification programme to set clear benchmarks for hygiene and safety, a programme which will also protect milk exports and boost quality. This was revealed by the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe who added that farmers who deliver high-quality milk will earn premium payments, while those supplying…
The latest food security report by the global financier, World Bank paints a worrying picture for consumers especially to the developing nations. The lender estimates that domestic food price inflation remains stubbornly high in many parts of the world, signalling renewed pressure on both consumers and policymakers. The update shows the benchmark agricultural, export and…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers that the government is rolling out comprehensive reforms aimed at ensuring they reap maximum benefits from their hard work. Speaking during a visit to Londiani in Kericho County, Kindiki revealed that Kenya’s tea industry posted impressive earnings of Ksh 215 billion in 2024, a significant increase from Ksh 138…
