Business

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board has strongly opposed the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill 2025, warning that its enactment could weaken government oversight and expose farmers to substandard and counterfeit seeds. The board Managing Director Prof Theophilus Mutui also warned that unscrupulous traders may take advantage of the gap created...

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has reaffirmed his commitment to empowering and protecting boda boda operators in Meru County. The Senator spoke during a meeting with leaders from the boda boda sector at his office, where he emphasized the critical role the industry plays in the country's economy. "Boda boda business employs...

Miraa farmers are poised for a major boost after the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) secured a new export market in Djibouti. Djibouti, a major consumer of khat, has the potential to take in up to 20 tonnes of khat valued at Sh56 million daily. AFA Director general Bruno Linyiru, in...

The Meru County government has officially sworn in five members of the Public Service Board selection committee, marking a significant step towards strengthening the county's human resource management. Meru governor Mutuma M'Ethingia who presided over the event said that, the occasion is meant for transformation strategy on public service. He called...

Meru governor Isaac Mutuma has urged residents to support businesses that were looted and vandalized in the recent demonstrations get back on their feet.  He spoke on Wednesday when he visited Bei Sawa Supermarket that reopened after being looted and vandalised during the Gen Z protests on June 25. The supermarket...