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Kenya’s SACCO sector surges past Ksh 1 trillion, CS Oparanya reveals

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202507 mins

In a resounding affirmation of the cooperative movement’s vitality, Kenya’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have shattered the Ksh 1 trillion barrier in total assets, cementing their status as a cornerstone of the nation’s financial ecosystem. The landmark achievement was unveiled by Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Wycliffe…

CS Kagwe launches Orthodox Tea Trading Window to boost export and production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202505 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, (CS)Mutahi Kagwe has officially launched the Orthodox Tea Trading Window at the Mombasa Tea Auction, signifying the Government’s commitment to enhancing the production and export of specialty teas. The 2,925 packages, which are equivalent to 91,798 kilos of Orthodox tea is the first of many that will see tea…

Hope for former KCC workers as gov’t commits timeline to clear unpaid benefits

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202505 mins

Former employees of the defunct Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC), who have spent almost three decades fighting for their unpaid benefits, have received renewed hope after the government committed to resolving their claims within a clear timeline. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development,…

CS Mugaa launches Ksh310 Million irrigation project in Meru

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202506 mins

Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Mugaa and Principal Secretary for the State Department of Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho have officially launched a Ksh 310 million irrigation project in Ugoti, Igembe South in Meru County, ushering in what residents hailed as a new era of prosperity. For years, farmers in the region have battled with…

MPs debates motion to zone agricultural and built land use in rural areas

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202503 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs are considering motion seeking the formulation of a national Land Use Policy to guide the zoning of land for agriculture and built development. The motion, sponsored by Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi, proposes a policy framework that will ensure effective land use in rural areas to prevent further loss of arable land…

Can early retirement plans, Saccos save retirees from poverty in old age?

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 2025010 mins

When Rebecca Kendi retired from her job as a County Revenue Officer at one of the country’s largest devolved units two years ago, she had no clue what she would do in her retirement. Since the mid-1980s when she left college and got the job at the then local authority, her life had been a…

Uasin Gishu Cooperatives to benefit from new agribusiness deal and county-led support

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202503 mins

Uasin Gishu County is stepping up efforts to strengthen cooperative societies by forging strategic alliances with agribusiness firms and development partners. One such partnership is taking shape between Kuona Mbele Cooperative Society and agriBora, a leading player in agricultural innovation. The cooperative is set to lease its store to agriBora, with the revenue earmarked for…

CS Kagwe urges counties to partner with national government to transform livestock sector

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202504 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, has called on counties to partner with the national government in transforming Kenya’s livestock sector into a pillar of food security, rural livelihoods, and economic growth. Speaking during a joint consultative meeting with 24 ASAL Governors, he outlined priorities including rangeland restoration, sustainable animal feeds, livestock vaccination,…

Meru Governor launches climate resilience items distribution under FLLoCA programme

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202503 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has launched the distribution of assorted climate resilience items under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, aimed at equipping vulnerable and marginalized households with tools to combat the effects of climate change. Speaking during the official launch event on Monday, Governor Mutuma said the initiative is part of his administration’s…

Youth Fund disburses Ksh 200M to Kenyan youth working abroad

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202503 mins

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) has reiterated its critical role in empowering young Kenyans through access to affordable financing, entrepreneurship training, market linkages, and labour mobility programs, aligning with the constitutional commitment to youth advancement. YEDF Corporate Communications Manager Benson Muthendi has highlighted the Fund’s recent achievements, including the disbursement of Ksh 200 million…