Government Launches KPC IPO, Bans Use of Farmer Funds as Collateral, and Pushes JSS Transition - January 2026

The Kenyan government has announced several major national initiatives. It launched the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO), aiming to raise Ksh106 billion by offering 65 per cent of KPC’s shares at Ksh 9 per share. To protect small-scale farmers from financial exploitation, the government has banned the use of farmers' funds as collateral for bank loans, a move addressing concerns raised by tea farmers regarding the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). In the education sector, a nationwide door-to-door campaign was launched to ensure all eligible learners transition to Junior Secondary School (JSS). This JSS initiative involves officials and administrators identifying absent learners and connecting families with support to overcome barriers.