According to the EACC, preliminary investigations led to an operation in which Owuor was arrested in Kisii Town while allegedly receiving Sh18,000, part of the amount he had demanded.

Nine coffee Farmer Producer Organisations in Nyamira also received inclusion grants under the wider programme.

A search of the premises uncovered what detectives described as a counterfeiting setup, including about 1,400 filled 200ml and 300ml bottles of suspected counterfeit juice.

EAC Director of Planning Aime Uwase said stronger coordination would be critical to maintaining economic stability and implementing the bloc’s monetary union plans.

KMA said the period could bring strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall and reduced visibility, creating risks for vessels and people carrying out activities at sea and along the coastline.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have launched Experience Wonder – Live From Kenya, giving viewers an opportunity to watch wildlife and conservation activities as they happen in Kenya.

Wandayi said the administration of President William Ruto inherited a precarious fuel supply situation in September 2022, with retail stations operating with minimal or no stocks.

The meeting will also mark the official launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), a regional private-sector-led platform established to strengthen coordination, advocacy and market access in the sector.

The Ikoro Farmers Self Help Group has embraced kale farming, producing lush green crops that thrive through both sunshine and rain.

The forum provided a platform to review ongoing development programmes, strengthen collaboration and identify interventions aimed at accelerating economic growth and expanding opportunities for Kenyans.