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The government has launched a fresh inquiry into the operations of Metropolitan National Sacco, focusing on its by‑laws, financial status, and overall sustainability. The move was announced in a gazette notice dated June 15, 2026, by Commissioner for Co‑operative Development David Obonyo. The Sacco was declared technically insolvent in February 2025, after regulators flagged mismanaged…
President William Ruto will represent Africa at the upcoming G7 Summit, where he is expected to champion increased investment, expanded trade opportunities, and job creation across the continent. The summit, which brings together leaders of the world’s largest economies, will focus on pressing global challenges including economic resilience, international security, energy security, technological innovation, and…
The government has confirmed that the second tranche disbursement under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme will officially begin on June 27, 2026, unlocking fresh business capital for thousands of young entrepreneurs across the country. Announcing the date after receiving an update report at Harambee House on Monday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said…
The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has begun investigations to determine whether sugar unfit for human consumption has found its way into the Kenyan market through local mills. The Committee, chaired by Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali, visited the Chathe Group of Companies, which operates under the trade name Kibos and Allied Industries,…
Some opportunities come only once in a generation. When they appear, nations must be prepared to seize them. The 2026 G7 Summit in Biarritz, France, presents such a moment for Kenya. The invitation extended to President William Ruto places Kenya among a select group of countries engaging directly with the world’s most influential political, economic,…
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has disbursed Sh12.1 million in compensation to 44 families in Gituagi Village, Nyeri County, whose homes and crops were destroyed when the Gura Hydro Canal collapsed during the recent long‑rain season. Speaking during the compensation announcement, Gura Hydro Power Project Chairman Wambugu Mukundi said the community had embraced the…
The forum focused on expanding digital infrastructure, including fibre networks, 5G connectivity, private networks, data centres and cloud services. Discussions also prioritised fintech innovation, leveraging Kenya’s mobile money ecosystem and regulatory environment to boost cross-border digital growth. Both countries agreed on the need to strengthen digital skills development through institutional partnerships and innovation ecosystems. By…
Kenya Flower Council opposed Nakuru County’s Ksh400-per-tonne cess on exported flowers, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. Flower exporters moved to court, arguing a 2018 High Court ruling had already barred the county from collecting the levy. Exporters warned that delays at roadblocks risk damaging flower quality and disrupting international markets. Nakuru County officials defended the…
Among the Cooperatives principles, Principle no. 2 gives all members an equal right to participate in all activities of the cooperative societies which includes the decision making, electing leaders and being elected as leaders in a coop society. This means if you fully qualify to be a member of cooperative society, then you are eligible…
Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) have been cited as a strategic vehicle for driving investment, savings, and a culture of entrepreneurship to help create wealth at Kenya’s grassroots. Speaking at the official launch of Shirikiana Sacco at Masinde Muliro University in Kakamega County, President William Ruto, who was the guest of honor, described the…
