Authorities in Busia County have seized 160 bags of fake bean seeds and unmarked bags of fake cotton seeds in a raid, prompting a warning for farmers to be vigilant. This bust follows a tip-off about the distribution of counterfeit seeds, with claims pointing to the involvement of the county government.

• Most important fact or figure from the article: 160 bags of fake bean seeds were recovered in the raid.
• Key person or organization involved: Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah spearheaded the investigation, alongside the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS).
• Notable detail that adds context: The fake seeds were recovered in the Nambale Sub-County Agricultural Offices, leading Senator Omtatah to claim the county government perpetrated the scam.

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has issued a stern warning to retirement scheme providers in Kenya, urging them to pay the retirement benefits levy by the October 31 deadline to avoid substantial fines. Non-compliance could lead to a five per cent monthly penalty on outstanding amounts and a reduced risk score for schemes, potentially jeopardizng pension security for beneficiaries.

• Total assets under management (AUM) in Kenyan pension funds reached Ksh2.25 trillion by December 2024.
• The RBA requires payments to be made via the eCitizen platform, followed by an email confirmation.
• Schemes must also submit audited financial statements by September 30, 2025, a legal requirement under the Retirement Benefits Act, 1997.