KKCF challenges Kakuma businesses to create more jobs

Turkana businesses are being urged to turn seed funding into bigger enterprises and more jobs County plans to expand Kakuma Modern Market and upgrade the Kakuma Letea road to boost trade Traders are eyeing wider markets as investment and business support expand in Kakuma Deputy Governor of Turkana County Dr John Erus has challenged beneficiaries…

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Mekika Sacco's newly acquired vehicle

Meru County backs Mekika Dairy Sacco with new vehicle and support package

Meru County launched a new vehicle for Mekika Dairy Sacco and pledged continued support for cooperative growth. The new vehicle is expected to improve service delivery, transport, market access and operational efficiency for dairy farmers. County officials urged farmers to embrace cooperatives as a pathway to economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Meru County Executive Committee…

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ASK Chairperson Rose Omondi while issuing updates on the preparations for upcoming event. Photo: Courtesy

Kisumu ASK Show targets 200 exhibitors in major turnout boost

Kisumu National Show will host a record 200 exhibitors from 22 to 26 July. The rebranded event will showcase climate smart agriculture, innovation and trade. Organisers have assured security and a wide range of exhibitions and arena events. Preparations for this year’s Kisumu National Show are now complete, with officials reporting that the event will…

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1 / 1 – Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (Keproba) CEO Floice Mukabana speaking to the press after their forum on Wednesday..
Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (Keproba) CEO Floice Mukabana speaking to the press after their forum on Wednesday. Photo Courtesy

Exporters decry high cost of production, call for reduction of tariffs to boost trade

A cross-section of Kenyan manufacturers and exporters have decried the high cost of production which they say drains their earnings. The traders now want the government to introduce incentives including lowering tariffs on most of the export products whose cost of production has been soaring. They spoke during the ‘Exporters Round Table’ talks attended by…

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Meru County Cooperative Forum CEOs Technical Team chairman and Meru Dairy Union CEO Kenneth Gitonga follows the proceedings during the forum AGM held at Kamundi hall in Meru town.

Meru residents urged to support the Amended Meru County Cooperative Act for progress and stability

Residents of Meru County have been urged to fully support the newly Amended Meru County Cooperative Act in order to ensure the stability and progress of the cooperative movements in the region. The call was made the Meru County Cooperative Forum chairman Emphantus Majau, Meru County Cooperative Forum CEOs (Technical team) chairman Kenneth Gitonga and…

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1 / 1 – Gatundu South MP GG Kagombe speaking after launching the tarmacking of Gathage-Kahuguini-Kwa Magemio-Gwa Kimanga road on Tuesday. Photo by John Kamau

Trade Boost in Gatundu South as implementation of infrastructural projects gains momentum 

The trading activities are set to boom in Gatundu South as implementation of infrastructural projects gains momentum. The  government is tarmacking over 180 kilometers of roads across the constituency at a cost of Ksh2.3 billion, projects that are taunted to boost trade and change livelihoods. On Wednesday, area MP Gabriel Kagombe launched the tarmacking of…

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U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA, boosting Kenya’s trade prospects

The United States House of Representatives has passed a Bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a further three years, marking a significant milestone in U.S. Africa trade relations and providing renewed certainty for key export sectors in Kenya. In Kenya, the textile and apparel industries operating within Export Processing Zones…

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Kenya halts on harvest, trade of macadamia nuts to allow maturity and boost quality

Kenya has imposes temporal halt on the harvesting and trade of domestically produced macadamia nuts from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced. The move aims to allow the crop to reach full maturity and maintain Kenya’s reputation for high-quality macadamia nuts in both local and international…

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New saleyard at Mulot Market in Narok./Photo Courtesy

Narok County sets up 20 livestock saleyards to boost trade and local economy

The Narok County Government has unveiled plans to establish 20 livestock saleyards across the county in a bid to enhance trade, improve market infrastructure, and uplift the livelihoods of local livestock traders. Speaking during the official opening of a new saleyard at Mulot Market in Narok West Sub-county, Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu said the initiative…

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Former Primer Minister Raila Odinga to attend FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu.

Raila Odinga to attend FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu this month

Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has confirmed his attendance and participation in the FESTAC Africa Festival 2024 that will take place in Kisumu. Raila said the history of Africa, the continent’s heritage and culture will be major highlights at the the Festival, which will be held in the city of Kisumu in Kenya. From…

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