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Kindiki warns fragmented standards are making it harder for African businesses to trade across borders. Small and medium enterprises are bearing the cost of repeated testing and certification. Kenya backs ARSO efforts to achieve one standard, one test and one certificate across Africa. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on African countries to harmonise product…
Government moves to fast track completion of the first eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga and five other counties are nearing completion of their CAIPs Parks expected to create jobs, boost manufacturing and open new markets for farmers The Government has stepped up efforts towards the finalisation of the construction and operationalisation…
Kindiki wants counties to speed up completion of industrial parks to drive value addition. He says all county allocations due up to August have been released. Counties have also been urged to prepare early for the expected El Nino rains. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged county governments to prioritise the completion of County Aggregation…
Kindiki has sounded an early warning over El Nino rains expected from October through January. Government agencies and counties are being mobilised to tackle flooding, landslides, road damage and other risks. Early preparations could help protect schools, farmers, communities and public resources from weather related disruptions. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has issued an early…
Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…
Meru Dairy farmers will earn Ksh52 per litre from August 1, up from Ksh50. Government will invest Ksh200 million to expand the Meru Dairy animal feeds factory and lower feed costs. Meru Central Dairy has grown to over 161,000 farmers, with annual milk production exceeding 220 million litres. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said dairy farmers…
Unlike the first tranche, which was rolled out in phased clusters across the regions, the second disbursement would reach all eligible beneficiaries at the same time.. the beneficiaries have already completed a mandatory business development skills training programme, a requirement under the initiative before qualifying for the start-up capital. The government will on Friday roll…
The proposed law will enhance transparency, improve accountability and embrace digital technology to make cooperatives more efficient and responsive to members’ needs. The Bill, together with ongoing sector reforms will strengthen public confidence by promoting sound governance and safeguarding members’ deposits President William Ruto is expected to sign the new Cooperative Bill into law within…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for the deepening of ongoing reforms in Kenya’s cooperative movement, saying the changes are aimed at building institutions that are more transparent, better governed and technology-driven, as the country marked the 104th National Ushirika Day celebrations in Nairobi on Saturday. Speaking during the event, Kindiki said the sector remains…
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…
