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Turkana County moves to strengthen agriculture with draft policy

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 202505 mins

Turkana County government has advanced efforts to boost agriculture after hosting a stakeholders’ forum in Lodwar to review and validate the draft Turkana County Agriculture Policy 2025. The two-day meeting brought together farmers, development partners, the private sector, local universities, policymakers, civil society groups, government agencies and other non-state actors. Discussions focused on refining the…

MSME lending jumps to ksh153 Billion surpassing Ksh150B banks’ target

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202503 mins

Kenya’s banks have surpassed their annual lending target to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), exceeding the Ksh150 billion target by 2% to a total of Ksh153 billion. This was announced by Raimond Molenje, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), during the launch of the Nature Positive Financing Assessment Report. Molenje…

CS Kagwe inaugurates KALRO board, champions for digital agricultural transformation

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202503 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe has officially inaugurated the new board of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), calling for accelerated adoption of digital agricultural technologies to transform the sector. Speaking during the event, CS Kagwe commended KALRO’s critical role as the region’s leading agricultural research institution. With 16 research institutes and…

Stima DT SACCO, Mwalimu National CEO shine at 2025 SBLA awards

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202506 mins

The cooperative sector in Kenya earned top recognition at the 2025 Strategic Business & Leadership Awards (SBLA) when Stima DT Sacco was named Corporate of the Year in the SACCOs and Microfinance Institutions category. By winning the coveted award, Stima DT Sacco reaffirmed its place among Kenya’s most dynamic financial cooperatives. Organizers praised it as…

CBK orders Banks and SACCOs to comply with new cyber security guidelines

Sacco ReviewSeptember 22, 202504 mins

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has ordered banks and Savings And Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) to comply with new guidelines on cyber security that mandate stricter protection for financial systems in order to protect themselves against cyber insecurities. To support this, the CBK has established the Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC), a hub…

Majority of Kenyans borrowing Ksh 1,000 or less default on loans — CBK report reveals

Sacco ReviewSeptember 22, 202505 mins

A new report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revealed that a majority of Kenyans borrowing small digital loans particularly those of Ksh 1,000 or less are defaulting, raising concerns over the sustainability and impact of digital credit in the country. The Kenya Financial Sector Stability Report released on September 2025, shows that…

Nandi unveils reforms to protect coffee farmers from exploitation, fake seedlings

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202504 mins

The Nandi county government has unveiled bold reforms in the coffee sector, aimed at protecting farmers from exploitation, restoring order in the value chain and positioning local coffee as a premium global brand. The County Executive for Agriculture and Cooperative Development, Dr. Kiplimo Arap Lagat announced nine directives touching on marketing, licensing, cooperative governance and…

Machakos Women Empowerment Programme to start in October after public participation, Wavinya says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202502 mins

Empowerment Programmes for women in Machakos County will start in October after public participation on Wikwatyo Fund, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced. Speaking at a Christian Women Association (CWA) event at Katoloni Catholic Church on Saturday, Governor Ndeti said the Wikwatyo Fund bill had been presented to the County Assembly and was now awaiting…

Kenya targets Algeria as new market for powdered milk exports amid dairy boost

Sacco ReviewSeptember 20, 202506 mins

Kenya is eyeing Algeria market for its dairy exports as part of efforts to expand and grow its presence in international markets. This was revealed by Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) acting managing director Kimutai Maritim who said that Algeria and the wider Middle East present fresh opportunities, especially for powdered milk. “Just last week, our team was…

Mwalimu Sacco launches cheque book service

Sacco ReviewSeptember 20, 202501 mins

Mwalimu National DT Sacco has launched cheque book services to boost members’ financial transactions. “The introduction of cheque books will provide members with greater flexibility, convenience, and professionalism in managing their financial transactions,” it said. The sacco chief executive Kenneth Odhiambo said the move would enhance financial inclusivity, giving members expanded options to transact seamlessly….