County assembly passes supplementary budget
The Elgeyo Marakwet county assembly has approved the first supplementary budget for the 2024/25 financial year, factoring in a reduction of Sh 46 million from the national treasury arising from
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Business & Finance
Low interest rates, reforms spur high loans to coffee farmers
Small scale farmers drawn from 27 counties out of 32 coffee growing regions, have borrowed Sh6.7 billion from the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund. This is thanks to the ongoing reforms
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Youth seek relief from CRB loan restrictions
Youth from across the North Rift region submitted their views on the Youth Draft Bill 2024, with the top request being the exception of youth from the Credit Reference Bureau
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Lamu women embrace sustainable business for climate action
In a move to combat unemployment and climate vulnerabilities, women in Lamu are being encouraged to embrace nature-based business solutions. This initiative was highlighted during the launch of the Women in
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Kangema groups receive Sh4.1 million from Uwezo fund
Nineteen youth and women self-help groups in Kangema Constituency got a shot in the arm after receiving Sh4.1 million of the interest-free government Uwezo fund. Speaking during the disbursement exercise, the
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