ACCOSCA Board Chairperson Jeanette Makgolo speaking during the forum-Photo|Courtesy
ACCOSCA pushes reforms to strengthen Africa’s SACCO sector at Southern Bloc Forum
The African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Africa’s SACCO ecosystem through strategic leadership and reforms, as more than 120 cooperative leaders from the Southern Bloc gathered recently in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 2026 Regional Forum. The forum, hosted by the Malawi Union of Savings and…
CS Mutahi Kagwe speaking during the flagging off of bulk milk coolers for dairy cooperatives at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on May 20, 2026-Photo|Courtesy
CS Kagwe orders crackdown on milk hawking to safeguard consumers and strengthen dairy Sector
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has announced a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking, warning that the unregulated sale of raw milk poses serious public health risks and continues to undermine Kenya’s formal dairy industry. Speaking during the flagging off of bulk milk coolers for dairy cooperatives in Nairobi, Kagwe said the…
Why participatory budgeting is a key management tool in co-operatives
In matters co-operative movement management and governance practices, Participatory Budgeting (PB) is described as a democratic process that gives co-operative enterprise members direct power to decide how the management and boards of management allocate and spend members’ funds and other resources for the benefit of the members and other stakeholders. Participatory Budgeting promotes a bottom-up…
Kisii County revenue collection officers during the training. Photo: Enock Okong'o.
Kisii revenue officers trained on professionalism and digital service delivery
Revenue collection officers in Kisii County on Monday underwent a one-day training at the Kisii Farmers Agricultural Training Centre aimed at enhancing efficiency, accountability, and professionalism in public service delivery. The training brought together officers from all sub-counties to address gaps in revenue administration and equip staff with practical skills to meet the evolving demands…
Siaya Governor, James Orengo, issuing a cheque to Saccos and farmer producer organizations.
Siaya banks on SACCOs, youth to boost commercial farming
Siaya County is banking on youth agripreneurs to improve extension services and transform subsistence farming into a commercial sector that drives rural economic growth. This comes after the county government on Tuesday, May 19, introduced 150 young agripreneurs who will boost grassroots agricultural extension and farmer outreach through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja-Photo|Courtesy
Sakaja appeals to SACCOs and banks for loan amnesty to ease debt burden on Kenyans
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has urged SACCOs and banks to grant loan amnesty to Kenyans struggling with repayments, warning that mounting debts are pushing families and businesses to the edge amid a worsening economic crisis. Speaking on May 19 after brokering a deal between matatu operators and the government that ended a transport standoff, Sakaja…
CS Wycliffe Oparanya before the Senate plenary-Photo|Courtesy
12,000 Saccos to face deregistration over failure to file returns
Co‑operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has cautioned more than 12,000 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) that they risk deregistration for failing to file annual returns, in a move aimed at protecting citizens from dormant and fraudulent accounts. Appearing before the Senate, Oparanya revealed that out of 14,000 registered Saccos, only 2,000 have complied with…
High Court suspends appointment of KRA Commissioner General Adan Mohamed pending petition hearing
The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the appointment of newly named Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Adan Mohamed, following a petition challenging the recruitment process. Justice Gregory Mutai issued the orders at the Milimani High Court on Tuesday, freezing the implementation of the appointment until the case is heard and determined. The court…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers headquarters, which serves as the voice of manufacturing industries in Kenya.
Manufacturers warn of rising consumer goods costs as fuel prices hit record highs
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has released a statement expressing concern over the sharp increase in fuel prices following the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In its statement dated May 18, the association highlighted fuel prices at Ksh214.25 for Super Petrol, Ksh242.92 for Diesel, and Ksh152.78 for Kerosene. The…
Ollin Sacco branch office. Photo Courtesy
Ollin Sacco announces job vacancies for qualified professionals
Ollin Sacco Society Limited has announced vacancies for qualified individuals to fill several positions on renewable contracts. The available positions include Accounts Assistant, Sales Executive, and Assistant Administrative Officer. According to the sacco, the interested applicants must be between 25 and 35 years old, computer literate, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. “Candidates applying…
