Category: General

Traders Laud Road Projects Boosting Economic Development

Eldoret: Residents and traders in Eldoret City have expressed strong support for the re-carpeting and spot patching of roads, along with other ongoing road projects in rural areas that have remained unmaintained since independence. These initiatives are now sparking development across the entire county. According to Kenya News Agency, the

Kenya and Hungary Collaborate to Enhance Bilateral Trade and Economic Ties

Nairobi: Representatives from Kenya and Hungary have concluded deliberations for the second Joint Economic and Technical Committee meeting held in Nairobi. Led by the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Trade, Regina Ombam, and the Hungarian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tristan Azbej, the duo who co-chair

Calls for an Enabling Business Environment for Organic Inputs Sector to Thrive

Nairobi: The organic inputs sector comprising bio-fertilisers, organic pesticides, and related products is a key lever for economic growth and improving the sustainability and resilience of Kenya’s food systems. The current global shift toward sustainable agriculture has accelerated the demand for organic inputs, driven by concerns over soil health, climate

Migori Bans Pig Movement Amid African Swine Fever Outbreak

Migori: The County government of Migori has issued a quarantine notice to block the movement of pigs in and out of Awendo Sub-County following an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) within Awendo town and its environs. County Executive Committee (CEC) Member in charge of agriculture, livestock and fisheries, Lukas

East African Nations Accelerate Digital Reforms to Enhance VAT Systems

Nairobi: East African countries are accelerating the digital transformation of their Value Added Tax (VAT) systems to enhance revenue collection, improve tax compliance, and foster sustainable economic growth. This commitment was reinforced during a high-level seminar held in Nairobi, which brought together tax officials, private sector experts, development partners, and

Vulnerable Households Receive Livestock Boost in West Pokot

West Pokot: The government through the State Department for Livestock Development has distributed 2,080 Galla goats to vulnerable farmers in West Pokot under the Livestock Restocking Programme being implemented in 14 ASAL counties. The programme is aimed at supporting households that may have lost their stocks due to drought and

Italy Commits to Reviving Kenya’s Leather Industry

Nairobi: Italy has pledged to rejuvenate the leather and tanning industry in Kenya and the broader East and Central African region, partnering strategically with Equity as the financial backer. According to Kenya News Agency, both the Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry