CS Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya and Youth Affairs CS Salim Mvurya before Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives./photo courtesy

MPs express concern over slow implementation of NYOTA programme

The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has expressed concern about the slow implementation of the multi-billion shilling youth empowerment project. The committee which received a briefing on the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme raised issues with some of the requirements set for youths before they can access the funds. The…

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The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives at the Sotik , New KCC/photo courtesy

Committee on cooperative urges new KCC in Sotik to prioritize farmers’ welfare

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has challenged the Sotik , New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) Limited management to recognize and support the efforts of farmers supplying milk to the facility. Members who concluded an inspection visit of the milk processing plant in Bomet County urged officials to prioritise farmers’ welfare…

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Draft copy of Cooperatives Bill 2024.

MPs to kick off nationwide public hearings on Cooperatives Bill next week

The National Assembly has announced dates for of public hearings on the Cooperatives Bill 2024, (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2024) urging members of the public to turn out to give views. Hearings will take place in 8 counties on May 7-11, 2024. On May 7, 2024 hearings will hold in Siaya at IEBC…

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