Kenya Tea Development Authority Chairman David Ichoho on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi. On his page he noted:
“Today I paid a courtesy call to His Excellency Kiambu Governor, Kimani Wamatangi at his offices. On behalf of KTDA board members I appraised the governor on steps KTDA is taking to promote the welfare of tea farmers in the county. I also updated the Governor on the reforms progress in the smallholder tea sector. Kiambu County is host to 6 KTDA managed factories: Kambaa, Kagwi,Theta , Ndarugu , Gachege and Mataara
In the last financial year ( 2021/2022) the factories processed 104 million kilos of tea, translating to a total revenue of Kshs 7.5 Billion that was distributed to 28,000 farmers.”
Mombasa Woman Representative The Honorable Zamzam Mohamed takes her legislative duties with zeal and enthusiasm. On her verified social media page she noted:
‘Privileged to be part of this great team together with my fellow members of Parliament, Principal Secretaries, Judges, and Human Rights Leaders ready to represent Kenya in matters of women and land ownership in order to increase food production and combat global malnutrition. Women’s rights to land ownership are critical to economic empowerment since land serves as the foundation for food production and income generation. Let us fight for gender equity in land distribution.”
Half of Kenyan consumers are borrowing more compared to six months ago with incidences of those using more than three digital lenders on the rise. According to Tala’s 2023 MoneyMarch “State of the Economy” report, this is attributed to fewer full-time jobs and declined alternative sources of income forcing consumers to borrow in order to pay for living expenses in the face of growing inflation. Borrowing for business purposes remained the top reason for taking a loan as 67% of respondents indicated that they borrowed to meet business expenses and add stock. Compared to 2022, this was a slight drop from last year’s 78% as Kenyans shift focus to meeting basic needs such as school fees, utility bills, medical care, rent and public transport amid soaring cost of living. “Compared to 2022, Kenyans are cutting down on spending and saving more in a bid to curb the impact of increasing inflation in their daily lives. More generally, we are also seeing Kenyans borrowing more, and it is fascinating to note that over the last six months consumers have channeled more of their loans to their savings such as ‘Chama’ contributions. It appears that customers are borrowing from digital lenders to help keep pace with their group contributions, underlying the need for access to affordable credit for continued financial independence during challenging economic times ” said Teddy Kahiro, Senior User Research manager at Tala while presenting findings to media and industry stakeholders. While speaking on spending habits, Teddy said that the report presented a unique perspective on what respondents were spending on. They revealed that they spent 25% of their earnings in savings with chamas, saccos or fixed deposit accounts, 22% on personal expenses, 23% on utility bills and a distant 15% on emergencies. On financial literacy, over half of surveyed customers who said that they were experiencing increased expenditures over the last six months, want more guidance on creating a budget to manage expenses. “This is a contrast from last year where consumers wanted guidance on how to start/grow businesses and save effectively” noted Mr. Kahiro. “The hypothesis here could be that people are holding onto money rather than investing it in a new business amidst the ongoing economic crunch” concluded Teddy. “Empowering our customers with education on how to manage their finances has always been a key objective for Tala. We believe financial resilience among the underserved
Miano on Women in Cross Border Trade East Africa Community and ASALs Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has highlighted the importance of working in synergy to support women in cross border trade. She observes: “The success of women in cross-border trade relies on effective coordination among multiple agencies & policy actors. Collaboration is crucial in developing effective policies that promote economic empowerment and regional integration. We are keen on demystifying economic policy initiatives within the East African region such as the Customs Union to encourage more participation and fair market access for women and men entrepreneurs. Rebecca Miano made the remarks Monday morning when she was the keynote speaker for the #KRAWomenInTaxationForum2023 organized by @KRACorporate for business people across various industries. The forum sought to explore opportunities for women in cross-border trade.
Zoho corp, the global technology company on Monday announced the opening of its new office to cater to its growing customer base in Kenya.
Veerakumar Natarajan Country Head Kenya Zoho Corp said that Zoho’s first physical office will housea modern training center for it’s customers and partners.
“We are thrilled to open our new office,”Natarajan said.
Over the past year, Zoho has experienced substantial growth in Kenya, with a 48 percent increase in revenue and a rapid rise in the number of employees.
Natarajan observed that Zoho’s growth in Kenya can be attributed to the popu5of it’s flagship products, which include Zoho One, Zoho CRM and Zoho Desk.
Kenya Assemblies of God Nyahururu District Bishop Simon Kieru has expressed support for the step that his excellency the President took in appointing men of God in leadership positions.
On Friday, his excellency Dr William Ruto announced the appointment of ex-CITAM presiding bishop David Oginde as Ethics Anti-Corruption Commission.
Bishop Kieru termed this as a step in the right direction saying:
“Indeed his excellency the President has been forthright in settling for nothing less other than the best capable people to form his government.
The appointment of Bishop Oginde is quite welcome at a time when corruption has become a big monster bedevilling the progress of our Nation.
Bishop Kieru concluded by wishing Bishop Oginde the very best in his new appointment and also thanked His Excellency The President for calling upon the Church to participate in Governance.
The Union of Veterinary Practitioners Kenya has suspended the nationwide strike which was set to begin today 11th March 2023 for a period of 60 days.
Dr Benson Kibore is the National Chairperson Union of Veterinary Practitioners Kenya (UVPK) says the decision to suspend the strike is meant to pave way for engagements with the 48 employers.
The call for action had been occasioned by among other grievances:
(i) delayed signing of the recognition agreements by the state department of livestock development and respective county governments and negotiation of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
(ii) Failure to remit the union dues
(iii) lack of employment, promotion and succession management
(iv) non payment of extraneous, non-practice and risk allowance (v) Delayed posting of veterinary interns and lack of in-service post-graduate training.
The Union however cautioned that should the employer fail to sign the Recognition Agreement which has been pe ding since 2019 within the next 60 days window period then it will not hesitate to invoke the provisions of the Constitution and the Labor Relations Act No 14 of 2023 and call for a fresh Strike.
L – R: WIRE Founders: Immediate Former President AAK, Arch. Mugure Njendu, President IQSK QS. Jennifer Musyimi, WIRE President, Robyn T. Emerson, and Founder Executive Director, Terracotta Moon Violette Riungu – Muchiri
The Women In Real Estate (WIRE) on Friday held the 7th Annual Legends and Leaders forum in Nairobi. The event brought together well-known female executives in Kenya’s construction industry to emphasize the value of gender inclusion in the sector.Legends and Leaders event also gave WIRE Kenya the chance to honor and celebrate the achievements of women leaders in the built environment of Kenya while exhibiting their successes and contributions to the sector. The event also marked the launch of WIRE Kenya’s 4th Women Representation in the Built Environment Report on gender inclusion in the built environment. The event’s theme was in line with the International Womens Day – ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’.
The Permanent Secretary, the State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD), Hon. Charles Hinga Mwaura CBS, CA(SA) said in a speech that was delivered by Lilian Kieni, Deputy Director (SDHUD) said that Kenya has charted a path for the women artisans to utilize their skills and earn a living through work in the affordable housing projects.
“We are not overlooking the importance to also expand representation of the professional women,’ Kieni said. She noted to that people who work in non-formal, informal and formal sectors gain knowledge, skills, expertise, and attributes through practice.
“Consequently, all people should have the opportunity for the recognition of their acquired knowledge and skills as well,” she observed Chief guest Hon. Farida Karoney, Former Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Lands & Physical planning, in her keynote address recognized the contribution and importance of technology as an enabler to gain equality. “The digitisation of land records that was unveiled while I was in office will go a long way in eliminating land grabbing.It seeks to promote transparency, equity non-discrimination and protect the rights and responsibilities of property owners,” said Ms. Karoney.
the delivery of ongoing affordable housing projects. “We have charted a path for the women artisans to utilize their skills and earn a living through work in the affordable housing projects. We are not overlooking the importance of also expanding representation of the professional women,” he added. The annual report that was launched gives fact driven insights into the state of gender inclusion in the built industry’s professional and artisan associations, institutions of academia and vocational training.
Kenya Tea Development Authority Chairman David Muni Ichoho has taken a moment to mourn Yasin.
In his condolence message he notes
“I have this morning received the sad news of the passing of Mr Haji Mohamed Yasin the chairman Vital group Pakistan with sadness. Yasin and Vital Group have been partners with KTDA in tea business.I wish to convey my condolences , Board KTDA, Tea Fraternity on the passing of Yasin. I pray to Almighty God to grant the Yasin family, Vital group, peace and grace during this period of mourning. May Almighty grant His soul eternal peace. Rest In Peace Brother Yasin.”
Nairobi City County Environment team and informal traders in Eastleigh 1st Avenue combined forces to remove illegally dumped waste on the median. The joint exercise entailed street sweeping and garbage collection. According to Eastleigh Hawkers Chairman David Kinuthia he said that they want to lead by example in implementation of His Excellency The Governors development blueprint of making NAIROBI work.
