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By Irene  Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has led the United Alternative Government in mounting strong opposition against the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026 and Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025 seeking partial divestiture of the Government’s stake in Safaricom PLC. In a detailed press statement issued Thursday, the opposition coalition described the two policy instruments as a “co-ordinated assault” on Kenya’s constitutional public finance framework and strategic national assets. Kalonzo argued that the National Infrastructure Fund Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 1 of 2026) is constitutionally defective and redundant, insisting that Kenya’s infrastructure challenges stem from governance failures rather than institutional gaps. He cited Article 206 of the Constitution, warning that the proposed fund risks operating outside the Consolidated Fund and parliamentary appropriation safeguards.  The coalition further demanded that Treasur...

By Irene  The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya (CMD-Kenya) has announced final preparations for the 8th Edition of the People Dialogue Festival (PDF), a four-day national civic forum aimed at deepening structured, inclusive and issue-based dialogue across the country.  Speaking ahead of the festival, CMD-Kenya — Kenya’s premier multiparty platform bringing together more than 30 political parties — said this year’s event will place special emphasis on Elections Preparedness as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election cycle.  Since October 2025, the organization and its partners have convened high-level policy dialogues, county town halls, and school and campus forums to gather citizen-driven perspectives that will now be consolidated into a national issue-based agenda during the festival. The event will feature joint plenary sessions on governance reforms, electoral integrity, accountability and citizen participation, alongside thematic dialog...

By Irene Mwende  Jamii DT Sacco Society Ltd has reaffirmed its financial resilience and commitment to member value despite a challenging economic environment, Chairman Harrison Katoni said during the Sacco’s Annual General Meeting. Addressing delegates, cooperative officers, board members, and the management team, Katoni thanked members for their unwavering trust and support, noting that their commitment has enabled the Sacco to remain stable and focused on sustainable growth. “It is my honour and privilege to present this report and to thank members for their continued confidence and dedication to our Sacco,” he said. Navigating a Tough Economic Climate Katoni noted that the 2025 financial year was marked by a difficult macroeconomic environment both locally and globally. According to the Central Bank of Kenya Economic Review, the economy experienced a slowdown amid high inflation, rising interest rates, and constrained liquidity. These conditions re duced ...

By Irene Mwende  Karura Community SACCO has recorded remarkable growth, surpassing performance expectations and achieving historic financial milestones, Chief Executive Officer Gitonga Kigo announced during the Sacco’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Speaking after the meeting, Kigo described the past financial year as one of the strongest in the Sacco’s eight-year history, marked by significant expansion in assets, revenue growth, improved loan performance, and enhanced technological adoption. Assets Hit Half-Billion Mark The Sacco’s total assets reached a historic KSh 501 million, crossing the half-billion mark for the first time since its establishment. “As a founder member, I remember when our asset base stood at just KSh 1 million. Today, we are talking about half a billion. This is a major milestone,” Kigo said. Revenue performance also improved significantly, rising to approximately KSh 74 million, nearly doubling the previous year’s earnings. Despite maintaining d...

By Irene Mwende Nairobi City County is moving to strengthen and potentially ts flagship Dishi na County school feeding programme following new findings that highlight growing demand — especially in informal settlements and Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools. Speaking during a dissemination forum on nutrition assessment findings by LVCT Health and partners, Nairobi City County Head of School Feeding Programme Abdi Mohamed reaffirmed the county’s commitment to ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals in school. “Nairobi is the only county in the country running Dishi na County at this scale, targeting over 300,000 children in public schools,” said Mohamed. “We are here to receive feedback from our partners so that together we can strengthen and improve the programme.” Strong Gains in Attendance and Performance Since its rollout, Dishi na County has recorded notable successes. According to Mohamed, schools participating in the...

By Irene Dr. Sonvir Singh Chaudhary has expressed pride and honor in serving as a panelist at the Alumni SMEs – NSE Breakfast Dialogue held on Thursday, 26th February 2026 at Strathmore University Business School. The dialogue, themed “From Business Growth to Capital Markets,” was organized in collaboration with the Nairobi Securities Exchange and brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and financial experts to explore sustainable growth pathways for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Speaking during the session, Dr. Chaudhary noted that the forum provided an insightful platform for knowledge sharing and practical engagement on how SMEs can scale sustainably while strengthening governance structures. He emphasized the importance of strategic planning and financial discipline in enabling SMEs to access capital markets and unlock long-term growth opportunities. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions focusing on: Scaling SMEs sustainably S...