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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…
President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, marking a significant boost for devolution and county governance. The legislation, sponsored by Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi, paves the way for the establishment of a County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties,…
President William Ruto has disclosed that the government has transferred KSh4 trillion to counties in the last 12 years, fostering inclusivity through fair resource distribution and addressing marginalisation. Speaking on Wednesday during the official opening of the Devolution Conference 2025 running from 12th – 15th August 2025 in Homa Bay County, the president said the…
President William Ruto has strongly defended the Hustler Fund against mounting criticism over its repayment performance, asserting that the initiative has transformed access to credit for millions of Kenyans. Speaking at the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable in Nairobi Wednesday, Ruto dismissed claims from opposition leaders and experts that the fund is plagued by high default…
President William Ruto has referred the Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2022) back to the National Assembly for reconsideration in line with Article 115 of the Constitution. The Bill, which was sponsored by Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa seeks to amend the Pensions Act (Cap 189) to provide statutory timelines…
President William Ruto has commended the cooperative sector for creating jobs, enhancing rural livelihoods, and unlocking the full potential of the country’s economic growth as he highlight key achievements in the sector through his administration. In his speech read by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during International Cooperative Day Celebrations at KICC, Nairobi on 12th…
The government has approved a Ksh6.6 billion debt waiver for coffee cooperative societies in coffee-growing counties, aiming to relieve farmers of long standing financial burdens. President William Ruto made the announcement through a speech delivered by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the 103rd Ushirika Day Celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention and Conference Centre…
The government has embarked on an evaluation of the Sacco Societies Act 2008 in order to strengthen and restore trust, transparency and accountability in the cooperatives sub-sector. While delivering a speech on behalf of President William Ruto during Ushirika Day celebrations on July 11, at KICC, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said, the reforms further…
President William Ruto has said Cooperative movement is a powerful engine for economic development of African Nations. Speaking during official opening of 24TH SACCA Congress held in Naivasha the President said the Cooperative movement empowers vulnerable citizens making them earn a livelihood and enables them to be economically stable. The president said 30 per cent…
Transport in Lake Victoria is expected to be further boosted after the unveiling of the sh 2.4 billion vessel in Kisumu. This is after the newly built MV Uhuru II ship embarked on its maiden cargo journey from Kisumu Port to Uganda’s Port Bell, marking its official entry into service on Lake Victoria. This milestone…
