Busia deputy governor Author Odera, with a section of SACCO officials, during the launch-Photo|Godfrey Wamalwa
Busia’s Mungatsi Sacco cleared to operate after lengthy registration hurdles
After years of bureaucratic delays, the Mungatsi Economic Warriors Cooperative Society has finally been cleared to operate as a fully registered Sacco in Busia County. The long‑awaited approval, granted after intervention by the Department of Trade and Cooperatives, has paved the way for the society to begin mobilising savings and offering credit services under a…
Government unveils policy brief to strengthen SME role in circular agri‑food economy
The government has rolled out a new policy brief aimed at positioning small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) at the center of Kenya’s transition toward a circular economy in the agri‑food sector. The document, dubbed “Strengthening policy frameworks to empower agri-food SMEs towards a circular economy in Kenya”, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…
CS Wycliffe Oparanya speaking during the meeting with promoters and delegates from Western Kenya counties-Photo|Courtesy
Western Region moves to establish “Tushirikiane DT Sacco” to boost economic empowerment
Residents of Western Kenya, comprising Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Trans-Nzoia, and Vihiga counties, are set to benefit from a new regional Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) aimed at driving economic empowerment. The initiative, dubbed “Tushirikiane DT Sacco,” is being spearheaded by the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives, Wycliffe Oparanya, who on Saturday convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting…
Molo MP Kuria Kimani (r) with the Kenya Dairy Board officials during dairy farmers day. Photo Courtesy
Molo dairy farmers urged embrace modern farming techniques to boost production
Molo dairy farmers have been urged to embrace modern technology to boost productivity, improve animal welfare, and enhance efficiency Speaking in Molo town during the dairy farmer’s field day, Molo Member of Parliament (MP) Kuria Kimani noted that Kenya imports an average of 45 million liters of milk annually, urging farmers to capitalize on the…
CS Wycliffe Oparanya speaking during the meeting with promoters and delegates from Western Kenya counties-Photo|Courtesy
Oparanya rallies Western Kenya counties to form SACCOs, revitalize coffee farming
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya has urged counties in Western Kenya to strengthen cooperative structures and revitalize coffee farming as part of efforts to boost financial inclusion and household incomes. Speaking after a meeting with promoters and delegates from Busia, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Vihiga and Kakamega, Oparanya described the engagement as “productive,”…
Women gaining ground in SACCO senior management, though CEO representation declines: SASRA report
According to recent data from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the gender composition of leadership in regulated SACCOs continues to evolve, with women making notable gains in senior management positions even as their representation among Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) slightly declined in the year ending 2024. According to the SACCO supervision annual report, 2024,…
BlockCoop launches Kenya’s first blockchain‑powered SACCO
BlockCoop SACCO, a newly established cooperative that integrates blockchain technology into savings and credit operations, has unveiled Kenya’s first blockchain‑powered cooperative, marking a historic milestone in the evolution of the country’s financial sector and reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation across Africa. The new model leverages blockchain technology to tackle long‑standing challenges in…
President William Ruto during the official launch of the Mukuru Estate Phase II, on December 18, 2025-Photo|Courtesy
Ruto cuts housing deposit from 10% to 5%, urges workers to register on Boma Yangu
President William Ruto has announced a reduction in the deposit required for affordable housing units, lowering the rate for salaried workers from 10 per cent to 5 per cent of a unit’s value. Speaking during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, President Ruto said the move is aimed at easing access to home…
MSEA CEO Henry Mwenda Rithaa and Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikire when they attended Ujuuzi Mashinani programme graduation ceremony in Buuri constituency, Meru County
MSEA CEO lauds President Ruto for initiating empowerment programmes
The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) Chief Executive Officer, Henry Mwenda Rithaa, has lauded President William Ruto for initiating empowerment programmes in the country to uplift citizens’ living standards. Rithaa said the programmes have positively impacted many people by economically and academically empowering them. Speaking in Buuri constituency during the graduation ceremony of the…
Sacco assets surge to Ksh 1.2 trillion as membership hits 7.8 million- 2026 KNBS survey
The economic survey released on Thursday this week by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has painted a slightly rosy picture of the industry. According to the survey, total assets of deposit-taking SACCOs grew by 11.5 per cent to KSh 727.1 billion as at December 2025. Total assets and liabilities, which comprise time and…
