Nairobi: The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has advocated for increased coffee farming across more counties to revive Kenya’s coffee sector. Oparanya emphasized the potential benefits of expanding coffee cultivation during a meeting with coffee farmers from Ndimaru Sub-County, Kuria. According
Nyeri: Over 900 farmers from Kimunye Tea Factory have graduated after a six-month training programme on agribusiness, climate-smart agriculture, entrepreneurship, farm production improvement, and gender mainstreaming. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative was sponsored by the KTDA Foundation, Rainforest Alliance, and the Mount Kenya Landscape Sustainability Programme. It seeks
Homa bay: Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to unite in combating corruption, ethnic sectarianism, and violent extremism, identifying these issues as the primary threats to the nation’s prosperity. According to Kenya News Agency, Kindiki made these remarks during the closing ceremony of the 9th Devolution Conference
Mombasa: Police in Mombasa have made a breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking after intercepting six bags containing 4,500 rolls of bhang with a street value of Sh4.5 million. County Police Commander Peter Kimani confirmed that the haul was seized around 8 a.m. during an intelligence-led sting operation along
Kwale: Kwale county government has thrown its weight behind the proposed Integrated Maritime and Inland Water Transport System (IMTS) Project. The IMTS project being championed by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) aims to modernise marine transportation and improve trade and logistics within Kenyan waters. According to Kenya News Agency, the
Maua: Maua Talanta Studio, a creative group from Maua Town, has been crowned the Eastern Region Tujiamini Gold Award winner after securing Sh1 million from SportPesa’s Tujiamini initiative. The group, comprising musicians, producers, DJs, comedians, and content creators, was recognised for its resilience and contribution to nurturing grassroots talent. According
Nakuru: The local automotive industry is headed for a boom after the government announced plans to unveil a Sh13 billion affordable credit financing kitty for players in the sector. According to Kenya News Agency, the State has introduced incentives and tax regulations such as the duty remission scheme to regulate
Kajiado: Stalled road works within the country are set to resume as the government sets aside Sh175 billion for their completion. Speaking in Kajiado Central after commissioning the Oloosuyian bridge, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, announced the government’s commitment to advancing road construction across the nation.