KISUMU, Kenya, August 8 –The Government of Kenya, through the National Treasury and Economic Planning, has announced a significant investment of Sh603.1 million to capitalize the Kenya Mortgage Guarantee Trust (KMGT). This move aims to unlock housing finance for underserved populations, particularly those in the informal sector. Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic…
KISUMU, Kenya August 8th -The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) launched a two-day conference of the 4th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC) in Kisumu, themed “Revolutionising Housing Finance: Innovation Meets Sustainability.” The conference brought together different stakeholders in the housing arena, including policymakers, investors, developers, and housing leaders from East Africa and beyond. The Government…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 7 – Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome announced that the government is focused on delivering 1 million affordable housing units by 2027. This initiative aims to address a national deficit of over 2 million homes, providing more inclusive and dignified living conditions for Kenyans. To achieve…
KISUMU, Kenya July 31st –The Safaricom Safire Connect Forum was hosted in Kisumu County, bringing together over 500 farmers, agri-preneurs, and industry stakeholders for a day focused on agribusiness empowerment. It was held as part of M-PESA Sokoni Festival -@18 activities in Greater Western region. The forum explored digital tools like marketing, good farming practices,…
KISUMU, Kenya, July 30 –The 10th edition of the Grow with Safaricom Business forum, currently held at the Mamboleo stadium in Kisumu, has attracted over 150 businesses from the Greater Western region. This is a follow-up to a similar forum which was successfully held in November last year. The forum which is taking place as…
KISUMU CBD, Kisumu July 25 –Police in Kisumu County are on the manhunt for six armed robbers who staged an early morning daring robbery incident at an M-Pesa shop along Oginga Odinga street, carting away Sh850,000 in cash among other valuables. The 7am incident has left traders along the main Oginga Odinga street in shock…
NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 –The National Assembly will move forward with consideration of the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025, despite a request by its sponsor, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, to halt the process amid public backlash. The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi conveyed Khalwale’s withdrawal request on March 7, citing intense opposition from boda boda…
ELDORET, Uasin Gishu July 22 –The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has successfully concluded a series of policy awareness forums across Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties. The initiative, part of the third phase of the Supporting Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (SEED) programme under the Investing in Young…
Kisumu Hosts EAC PS for Talks on Jumuiya Market Initiative CITY HALL, Kisumu July 16 –Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o on Monday received Dr Caroline Karugu, the Principal Secretary for the State Department and her team, for talks on plans to establish Jumuiya Markets in urban centres starting with Kisumu as the pilot city. The meeting…
CITY HALL, Kisumu July 14– It’s all systems go as the lakeside city of Kisumu is poised to host the upcoming Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) 2025, scheduled to take place on August 6-8, 2025, at the Ciala Resort. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, highlighted the…