Business

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has called for swift action against those linked to the destruction and looting of property that targeted Meru Muguka traders at Siakago Market in Embu County. The unrest, which culminated into day long clashes between traders and members of the Mbeere community, left stalls torched and businesses wiped out.

The Meru County Government in collaboration with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), has expressed commitment in enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable agribusiness practices. The initiative focuses on equipping lead farmers with essential skills and knowledge in Technologies, Innovations, and Management Practices (TIMPs). County officers led by Jasper...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed that the government’s is commitment to uplifting women small-scale traders by offering financial grants and construction of modern Markets across the country. Addressing over 5000 women at his Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi County, the DP said the government’s ongoing economic empowerment initiatives are part of the Bottom-Up...

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...