Potato farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet County have raised concerns over what they describe as exploitation by brokers and potato buyers, accusing them of offering low prices while using sacks with larger capacities than those traditionally used by farmers. The farmers, led by Bernard Kitum, say buyers use 90-kilogramme sacks to...
Farmers are being urged to embrace drone technology to access vital agricultural and weather-related information that can help them make informed farming decisions as climate change continues to trigger unpredictable weather patterns, threatening crop production and food security in the country. The technology is emerging as an important tool in...
NAIROBI, Thursday, October 29, 2026: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) invested KSh.15.5 billion in power infrastructure in the year to June 2026, increasing capital spending by 14.3% as it strengthened its generation business to meet Kenya’s growing electricity needs. At the same time, the company supplied 8,975 gigawatt hours...
Konza Technopolis is positioning itself as a manufacturing destination, with an operational Export Processing Zone (EPZ), factories being established and infrastructure designed to support industrial investors. The emerging manufacturing base could also open opportunities for Kenyan businesses supplying goods and services to factories. The EPZ, located within Konza’s Special Economic...
I&M Bank Kenya has won three honours at the 2026 Global Banking and Finance Awards, earning international recognition for its digital banking services, retail banking growth and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The bank was recognised as Best Bank for Digital Banking Services, Kenya 2026, Fastest Growing Retail Bank, Kenya 2026,...
As Kenya enters the October–December rainy season, individuals and businesses should be considering how prepared they are should an emergency occur. ICPAC is forecasting a 90% chance of enhanced rainfall in north-eastern Kenya, while parts of central Kenya could receive more than 400mm during the season. Recent experience shows what...
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged Stima DT Sacco to strengthen governance, improve accountability and ensure its growth translates into better financial outcomes for members. Speaking during the Sacco’s Annual Delegates Conference at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa on Monday, October 26, 2026, Oparanya said prudent...
[Nairobi, Kenya] 28th October 2026 – CIC Insurance Group (CIC) has unveiled a suite of digital channels designed to make insurance and financial services easier to access, faster to use and more convenient for customers and intermediaries ( agents and brokers) in Kenya and across the borders. The digital transformation...
AirQo, an African air quality monitoring initiative, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize in recognition of its work using affordable technology and artificial intelligence to track air pollution across African cities. The initiative was selected in the Clean Our Air category for developing low-cost monitoring devices...
Dairy farmers in Kirinyaga County have received a major boost following Governor Anne Waiguru’s effort to expand milk cooling facilities to the grassroots. The dairy farmer empowerment initiative is now reaching the smaller producer organizations thereby saving farmers from the hustle of transporting milk far from their farms. Through provision...
