The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has urged county governments to increase funding for cooperative societies ahead of the 2025 Ushirika Day celebrations. This call highlights the vital role cooperatives play in enhancing food security and financial inclusion.

• Counties are advised to allocate more resources for cooperative promotion and capacity building.
• CAK CEO Daniel Marube emphasized the need for counties to prioritize cooperative development in their budgets.
• A blood donation drive will precede the celebrations on July 3, with national events scheduled for July 12.