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Parliament has opened fresh talks to resolve disputes over the Cooperatives Bill, 2024. The mediation committee is seeking agreement on regulatory powers between national and county governments. The proposed law aims to establish clearer rules for cooperative societies and strengthen sector oversight. Kenya’s cooperative sector could soon have a clearer division of regulatory powers between…
Kisii Sacco leaders and youth members attend a national agriculture summit to learn new farming and business strategies. Deputy Governor Elijah Obebo urges the delegation to share lessons and build investment networks back home. Gusii Youth Bunge Sacco seeks new opportunities to expand its reach and support youth-led agribusiness. Kisii Youth Bunge Sacco chairman Dr….
President William Ruto says Kenya has overtaken other African countries in milk production following gains in agricultural productivity. The Government has pledged billions of shillings to settle outstanding debts owed to dairy, coffee and sugar sector players. Rising food imports remain a concern as the Government plans to expand irrigation and strengthen domestic food production….
KRA has intensified its crackdown on suspected sugar smuggling following interceptions in Turkana and Kakamega counties. Multiple enforcement operations have exposed consignments allegedly moved without the required customs procedures. The tax authority has warned traders and transporters of penalties for handling uncustomed goods. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized about 46 tonnes of uncustomed…
SASRA has issued a fresh warning over unlicensed entities targeting Kenyans with promises of high returns. Employers and service providers are being urged to stop enabling fraudulent outfits posing as Saccos. The regulator has maintained restrictions on crypto investments as new rules for virtual assets take shape. Kenyans have been told to avoid unlicensed outfits…
The first Nairobi coffee auction of the 2026/27 season raised 801 million Kenya shillings (Ksh), with Meru lots and one dominant buyer setting the pace. Trading at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) began on October 6. In total, 17,084 bags weighing 1,056,615 kg were sold for $6,196,682. Fourteen marketing agents brought 1,045 lots to the…
Dairy farmers are being urged to take advantage of government reforms to improve production and earnings. New investments in infrastructure and technology could create fresh opportunities for dairy households. The Kenya Dairy Board is stepping up efforts to strengthen milk quality, farmer training and market access. Kenyan dairy farmers are being urged to use new…
Murang’a tea farmers are demanding answers over unexplained bonus payment disparities. Farmers are questioning why some factories pay significantly more than others in the same region. Calls for accountability have sparked debate over who should address the widening payment gap. Farmers in Murang’a are demanding answers over disparities in tea bonus payments, saying explanations from…
KIE and KNCCI have partnered to expand support for MSMEs across Kenya The deal targets financing, workspace, markets, technology and business support Partners will pursue market linkages, training, incubation centres and industrial parks Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed…
Kenya plans to put an additional 1.5 million acres under irrigation Government is targeting commercial and small-scale farmers in the expansion New irrigation schemes aim to reduce reliance on rainfall and climate variability Kenya plans to bring an additional 1.5 million acres of farmland under irrigation as it moves to cut its reliance on rainfed…
