BUSINESS

The Federation of Kenya Employees (FKE) has urged the government to prioritize regulatory reforms, harness technology for agricultural progress, and foster a favorable business environment to resuscitate the ailing sugar sector in Western Kenya. FKE’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Jacqueline Mugo, observed that despite the challenges facing the sugar sector, it holds a crucial position…

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has issued a directive mandating all government employees involved in procurement services to resign to avoid conflicts of interest. Governor Natembeya stated that a significant number of officers, particularly in the procurement department, unfairly favour their intermediary companies, which disadvantages residents in accessing services. “Time has come for my officers…

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has criticized the government, alleging mischief for not seeking public opinion on the proposed sale of certain parastatals. Wanyonyi emphasized that Kenyans have the right to express their views on the government’s initiative to sell firms funded by taxpayers. “It is wrong for the government to force such an idea without…

Asset financing company Watu Credit Ltd has reinstated its motorbike financing services in Trans Nzoia County after resolving a stalemate with the county government following a prolonged conflict. The county government had revoked the business permit due to complaints from Boda Boda riders about alleged high interest rates, excessive force, and harassment by recovery staff….

The government has launched an ambitious production of Sunflower across 24 counties to bolster the domestic production of edible oil geared towards reducing the country’s dependence on costly edible oil imports. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is spearheading the project that will see 70,000 metric tonnes of sunflower seeds worth sh 981 million distributed…

The county government of Trans Nzoia is on the verge of launching a lucrative bottled water venture to bolster its financial standing and offer the prospect of employment for residents. According to the county secretary, Truphosa Amere, the ambitious project is taking shape on an expansive eight-acre plot of land located at the Kitale industrial…