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PS Susan Mang’eni: Government Steps Up Support to Help Kenyan MSMEs Access Regional Markets

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The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand beyond Kenya and tap into regional and continental markets. Speaking during preparations for the upcoming 26th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, Principal Secretary for MSME Development Susan Mang’eni said the government was putting in place measures to ensure Kenyan entrepreneurs, particularly women and youth, benefit from regional trade opportunities. Mang’eni said the EAC MSME Trade Fair offers Kenyan businesses an important platform to showcase their products, connect with potential buyers and investors, establish partnerships and explore new markets. She said the government is seeking approximately Sh200 million from the National Treasury to support about 500 Kenyan MSMEs to participate in the Kigali trade fair. “We hope to get that support so that we make sure these small businesses, who are contributing to the econ...
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El Niño Alert: Meteorological Service Warns of Strong Climate Phenomenon as Experts Prepare National Outlook

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The Kenya Meteorological Service has raised concerns over the likelihood of a strong El Niño phenomenon as it convenes the 13th National Climate Outlook Forum to assess the expected weather patterns and their potential impacts across the country. Speaking ahead of the release of the national climate outlook, Acting Director of Meteorological Services Edward Maina Muriuki said the forum brings together meteorologists, scientists and representatives from different sectors to develop advisories based on the expected weather conditions. Muriuki explained that the Kenya Meteorological Service's role is primarily advisory, with meteorologists providing the weather forecast while experts from sectors such as agriculture, health and water help determine the likely impacts and formulate appropriate sector-specific advisories. He said the forum will provide a platform for stakeholders to understand what weather conditions are expected and prepare for the possible consequences. Mu...
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Built Environment Professionals Reject Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill

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  A coalition of built environment professional associations has rejected the Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, in its current form, arguing that the proposed legislation could undermine professional autonomy and effective regulation of specialised professions. The Interior Designers Association of Kenya (IDAK), Association of Construction Managers of Kenya (ACMK) and The Architects Alliance said they were not opposed to regulation but were demanding a regulatory framework that recognises the distinct roles, competencies and responsibilities of different built environment professionals. The associations raised concern that the Bill seeks to regulate architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, landscape architects, construction project managers and technicians through a single Board, despite the professions having different areas of knowledge, education, competencies and scopes of practice. “Our concern is simple: one profession shoul...
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Incoming Mwingi west Mp Jonathan Ngenga to Engage Migwani Residents Online on Wednesday, August 26

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Incoming Mwingi West MP Eng. Jonathan Ngenga will on Wednesday, August 26, hold an online engagement with residents of Migwani Location from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The virtual forum will provide residents with an opportunity to share their ideas, raise concerns and highlight key development priorities they would like the incoming MP to address. The engagement is expected to give residents a platform to directly contribute to discussions on the development agenda for Migwani and Mwingi West at large. Residents wishing to participate have been encouraged to confirm their attendance through the registration link provided below.
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Dr. Damaris Maweu Reappointed to Pest Control Products Board for Three Years

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Former Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Director Dr. Damaris Maweu has been reappointed to the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) for a three-year term. According to Gazette Notice No. 13518 dated August 21, 2026, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe appointed Dr. Maweu as a member of the Pest Control Products Board, effective August 21, 2026. The appointment was made under Section 5(2)(k) of the Pest Control Products Act, which empowers the Cabinet Secretary to appoint members to the board. Her appointment to the board comes as Kenya continues to strengthen regulation and oversight of pest control products, with the PCPB playing a key role in ensuring the safety, quality and proper use of such products in the country.
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Ngenga Engages Winzyeei Leaders on Mwingi West Development Agenda

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Incoming Mwingi West MP Eng. Jonathan Ngenga has intensified his grassroots engagement after holding discussions with local leaders at Winzyeei, where he visited the home of Bishop Kivunzi. The early morning meeting provided an opportunity for Ngenga to interact with community leaders, listen to their views and exchange ideas on the future of Mwingi West. Ngenga said meaningful leadership must be built on consultation, listening and close engagement with the people. The meeting focused on understanding local priorities and exploring ways of advancing development across the constituency. The engagement at Winzyeei is part of Ngenga’s continued outreach to different communities and leaders as he seeks to strengthen his connection with the electorate and articulate his vision for Mwingi West. The aspiring legislator has increasingly emphasized servant leadership and the need for leaders to remain accessible to the people they seek to represent. The meeting also hig...
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Jonathan Ngenga Engages Winzyeei Leaders in Consultations on Mwingi West’s Future

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Incoming Mwingi West MP Eng. Jonathan Ngenga held an early morning engagement with local leaders at Winzyeei, where he visited the home of Bishop Kivunzi. The meeting provided an opportunity for Ngenga to listen to the leaders, exchange ideas and consult on issues affecting the constituency and the future of Mwingi West. Ngenga emphasized the importance of continuous engagement with community leaders and residents, saying that meaningful leadership must be anchored on listening, consultation and understanding the aspirations of the people. The engagement is part of Ngenga’s continued outreach across Mwingi West as he builds support around his leadership agenda and vision for the constituency. The gathering also underscored the value of drawing from local leadership and community experiences in shaping development priorities for the area. “The journey of servant leadership and meaningful engagement continues,” Ngenga said. KING’ee kya Maendeo!
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