Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri, Meru Dairy Cooperative Union CEO Kenneth Gitonga and Naari Dairy society officials lift the five year strategic plan booklet./photo by John Majau

Meru youth urged to venture into dairy farming to boost growth

Young people in Meru County have been urged to tap into the vast opportunities available in the dairy farming sub-sector, with stakeholders saying it is ripe for innovation and growth. Leaders expressed optimism that increased youth participation will drive sustainable growth. Speaking during the launch of the Naari Dairy Cooperative Society’s five-year Strategic Plan, Meru…

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First Lady Rachel Ruto during officially launch the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Center (KATIC) at the University of Nairobi./photo courtesy

First lady opens agricultural centre to serve as training hub, research, and demonstration at UoN

The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has officially launched the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC) at the University of Nairobi College of Agriculture a state-of-the-art hub built in honor of the late Rajnikat Kantaria. The launch is a bold step forward in journey toward agri-innovation, climate resilience, and sustainable nourishment for every Kenyan…

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High Court blocks privatization of Kenya Pipeline Company

The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the government from privatizing the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory order on August 15, 2025, halting any sale, transfer, or disposal of KPC shares until a petition challenging the move is fully heard. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the…

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President Willian Ruto during the Awendo Affordable Housing launch/photo courtesy

President Ruto launches Ksh750M Awendo housing project, pledges jobs, urban renewal

President William Ruto on Thursday, August 14, officially launched the Awendo Affordable Housing Project, the Ksh750 million initiative which will deliver 293 modern housing units within the next 12 months. The development is located on a 1.8-acre site adjacent to the Awendo Mosque According to the plan, the project will feature two high-rise residential blocks,…

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Siraji Sacco in Laikipia advertises three job positions

Siraji Sacco a licensed medium size Sacco society based in Timau, Nanyuki town, is seeking to recruit MSME officer, Micro Credit Officer and Debt Collector. MSME officer purpose will be promotion, growth and management of the Sacco’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)  while Micro Credit Officer  role will be  growing the business and groups…

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DP Kindiki and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire during the launch of Embu Boda Boda Summit- Photo|Courtesy

Embu County champions saving and investment culture to boost economic growth, empowerment

The County Government of Embu is championing a culture of savings and investment among its citizens to foster economic growth and empowerment at the grassroots level, this is evident by the recent Embu Bodaboda Summit and the launch of a strategic plan for the riders. During the summit, Governor Cecily Mbarire urged riders to join…

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Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya with Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo during the coffee engagement forum in North Mugirango/photo courtesy

Government holds coffee sensitization forums to boost coffee production in Kisii, Nyamira counties

The National government in collaboration with County government of Nyamira County and Kisii County has held a coffee sensitization programme in Kisii County that brought together coffee farmers and other stakeholders from various Cooperatives. The revival of coffee through the Co-operative Societies Programme, spearheaded by New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) PLC in partnership with…

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Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Shollei makes her remarks at the CPA Africa Region Conference in Banjul, Gambia/photo courtesy

Delegates at CPA Africa Region Conference call for legislative action to mitigate climate change, AfCFTA implementation

The delegates attending the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Banjul, Gambia have emphasized on the need for legislative action to mitigate against climate change as well as measures to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The calls were made during a session presided over by the…

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Kenya to face rice crisis if duty-free imports are blocked, gov’t warns

The government has warned that Kenya could face a severe rice shortage and soaring prices if the courts uphold a petition seeking to block the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, This comes after the High Court temporarily halted the importation of rice on August 11 after farmers filed a petition arguing that…

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