Author: Oliver Musembi

As the government and regulators continue pushing for improved service delivery, financial sustainability, and governance across the country’s water sector, Tatu City Water and Sanitation Company (TATUWASCo) in Ruiru, Kiambu County has emerged as one of the top-ranked water utilities in Kenya. The company earned two national accolades from the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB), recognizing it as the Best Private Utility Company of the Year and for Excellence in Corporate Governance for Utility Providers. These awards followed WASREB’s comprehensive assessment of utility performance across key indicators, including water coverage, service quality, supply hours, non-revenue water, metering, staff productivity, revenue…

Tensions are escalating within Kenya’s tea industry following a controversial move by the Tea Board of Kenya to introduce independent, non-shareholding directors into the management of tea factories. The proposal, aimed at strengthening corporate governance and improving accountability, has drawn sharp criticism from farmers and industry leaders who see it as a threat to their control and interests. While the Tea Board argues that the inclusion of independent directors is in line with the Companies Act and is meant to enhance transparency and oversight, many farmers fear the move could erode their influence and reverse gains made in recent years.…