Macadamia stakeholders during the AFA consultative meeting. Photo Courtesy
AFA,Macadamia stakeholders meet to chart reforms to strengthen the sector
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) on May 5, convened a stakeholders’ consultative forum bringing together key players in the macadamia subsector to plan reforms aimed at strengthening the value chain. The meeting focused on building consensus around price stabilization and introducing measures to guarantee fair compensation for farmers. During the session, macadamia farmers raised…
PS State Department for Science, Research and Innovation Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat, during the launch of the World Agriculture Forum Kenya Country Council-Photo|Courtesy
Kenya launches World Agriculture Forum Council to drive AI‑powered farming transformation
Kenya has unveiled the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Country Council, a new platform designed to accelerate the transformation of the agriculture sector by linking global innovation to local farming systems. Speaking at the launch, Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary Prof Abdulrazak Shaukat said Kenya must urgently scale both the quality and quantity of agricultural…
SACCO sector posts KSh 845 billion in loans as NPL ratios hold steady amid rising risks
According to data from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the SACCO industry closed 2024 with gross loans valued at KSh 845.11 billion, marking an 11.41 per cent increase from KSh 758.57 billion a year earlier. Despite the rapid credit expansion, the sector’s non‑performing loan (NPL) ratio remained steady at 8.39 per cent, according to…
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Kagwe warns farmer coops against taking loans without clear repayment plans, says Govt won’t continue writing off debts
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned farmer cooperative societies against taking loans without clear repayment plans, saying the government will no longer continue writing off debts that fail to meaningfully benefit farmers. He added that stricter accountability measures have been introduced across all agriculture value chains to end the cycle of…
Kewisco NWDT SACCO is ready to to hold members' education meetings across KWS directorates
Kewisco NWDT SACCO to hold members’ education meetings across KWS directorates
The Kenya Wildlife Service Non-Withdrawable Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative (Kewisco Regulated Non-WDT SACCO) has invited all its members based at Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) headquarters to attend a series of education meetings scheduled to run from May 6 to May 14, 2026, at Safari Walk. The meetings, which will be held from 12:45 pm…
Verona Huruma NWDT Sacco membersbduring their AGM meeting. Photo by Obegi Malack
Verona Huruma NWDT Sacco urged to transist into fully DT-Sacco to enhance growth
Verona Huruma Regulated Non-Withdrawable Deposit-Taking (NWDT) Sacco has been urged to consider transitioning into a fully deposit-taking Sacco, even as it posted strong financial growth for the year ending December 31, 2025. Speaking at the Sacco’s Annual General Meeting, Nairobi County Director of Cooperatives Dolphine Aremo called on members and leadership to prepare for the…
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Mandera trains lead farmers to boost community agricultural resilience
Twenty lead farmers from four sub-counties in Mandera County; Mandera East, Mandera North, Banisa, and Lafey have concluded a specialised training programme designed to enhance agricultural advisory services at the community level. The initiative implemented by the Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) through the Hanaano Programme, in collaboration with Concern Worldwide and…
President William Ruto with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to China-Photo|Courtesy
Kenyan exports gain duty‑free access to Chinese market under new trade deal
Kenyan exports will now enjoy duty-free access to the Chinese market, thanks to a new zero-tariff framework under the Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement, which took effect on May 1, 2026. This agreement promises to provide Kenyan exporters with enhanced market access, expanding trade opportunities between the two nations. The Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement is expected…
Digital transactions expose weaknesses in SACCO payment systems as regulators tighten oversight
Kenya’s cooperative lenders are facing mounting regulatory pressure as surging digital transactions expose gaps in their payment systems. Industry experts warn that the rapid growth of real‑time payments is testing the resilience of banks and SACCOs, raising concerns about transparency, compliance, and customer trust. According to BPC East Africa Country Manager Prashant Byndoor, real‑time payment…
Government securities lead SACCO investment portfolios as money market funds rise to 9 per cent
Government securities have emerged as the leading investment choice for regulated SACCOs, with money market funds also gaining traction and now accounting for 9 per cent of total financial investments. According to the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), this marked a shift in strategy as SACCOs increasingly favour safer, more liquid assets to strengthen their…
