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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…
Parliament has approved the Affordable Housing Programme new rules cutting the requirement deposit from 10 percent to 5 percent. This will enable more Kenyans hoping to own homes under the government’s Boma Yangu programme to pay much lower deposit. The National Assembly passed the Affordable Housing Regulations of 2025 on August 14, 2025 in a…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed that President William Ruto’s administration is delivering on its commitment to transform Kenya, with visible strides in economic growth and development across key sectors. Speaking at his Karen residence in a meeting with more than 3500 Baringo leaders, Kindiki assured Kenyans that peace, economic recovery, infrastructure, and healthcare reforms are firmly underway….
Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has lauded President William Ruto for assenting to a landmark bill that grants fiscal and administrative independence to county assemblies across the country. The bill, authored by Senator Murungi, aims to empower the 47 county assemblies by providing them with direct access to funds, enabling them to carry out their oversight…
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has called for swift action against those linked to the destruction and looting of property that targeted Meru Muguka traders at Siakago Market in Embu County. The unrest, which culminated in day-long clashes between traders and members of the Mbeere community, left stalls torched and businesses wiped out. Speaking to displaced traders…
Kenya’s flagship Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project has received a major boost through a Sh12.5 billion private sector investment under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, signaling renewed momentum in the country’s quest for agricultural transformation. Spanning 1.5 million acres across Kilifi and Tana River counties, the initiative is designed to enhance food production, create jobs, and…
A promising miraa export deal between Kenya and Djibouti is facing early uncertainties, as Kenyan traders struggle to meet certification requirements thus delaying access to a market worth over KSh20 million daily. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) recently announced that Kenya had secured approval to supply up to 20 tonnes of miraa per day…
The Kenyan Shilling has stayed within a narrow range of about Ksh129 to the US dollar for more than 11 months. It has defied global economic turbulence and high debt obligations. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) attributes this stability to strong foreign exchange inflows, healthy reserves and prudent economic management. Governor of CBK, Kamau…
An audit on the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has revealed systemic mismanagement, fraud, and operational failures that could cost taxpayers and farmers hundreds of millions. The findings, released by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, paint a picture of a government agency in disarray, struggling to recover loans, manage payroll, and safeguard public funds. The review, covering…
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has launched a recovery effort targeting over KSh550 million allegedly misappropriated by the management of Afya Sacco Society Ltd. The regulator’s intervention follows a damning inspection report that uncovered a trail of unaccounted withdrawals, excessive allowances, and undocumented cash transactions spanning more than two years. According to a letter…
