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Laikipia Governor flags off 10,000 coffee seedlings to farmers

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202505 mins

In a symbolic push to rejuvenate Kenya’s famed coffee industry, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu formally flagged off the delivery of 10,000 certified coffee seedlings—a milestone in the wider “Revival of Coffee through Co-operative Societies Programme.” These seedlings mark the start of an ambitious county-wide rollout aiming to distribute half a million seedlings in Laikipia alone….

Cooperative Model to receive recognition at Global Summit in Doha

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202509 mins

The Cooperative model is now seen as a significant cog in the wheel that drives social development worldwide and one that is people-centred and is set to receive recognition in the upcoming November summit in Doha. Konstantinos Papadakis, Principal Social Affairs Officer at the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), has disclosed that…

Gov’t warns traders against transit and export of raw macadamia nuts

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202502 mins

The government has warned traders exporting raw macadamia nuts (in shell and unprocessed macadamia) in the country. In a statement Agriculture and Food Authority Director General Dr Bruno Linyiru indicated that several consignments of the raw macadamia nuts alleged to be in transit through Kenya have been intercepted at various border points. The interception are…

ACCOSCA director Ombado honored with 2025 leadership award by African American Credit Union

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202503 mins

African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) Executive Director George Ombado has been honored as one of the recipients of the 2025 Maurice R. Smith Leadership Award by the African-American Credit Union Coalition. He received the award 2025 African-American Credit Union Coalition Annual Conference on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Georgia – USA….

Kericho County to cut red tape on business approvals to woe investors, promote inter-county trade

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202505 mins

The County Government of Kericho has promised to cut red tapes and accelerate business approvals in an effort to woe investors and stir economic growth. Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai said they had had set a new business compass which will guide its policies and projects. “At the heart of this vision is our unwavering…

State rolls out milk coolers equipment to tackle post-harvest losses, boost dairy industry

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202505 mins

The national government through the Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a nationwide rollout of milk cooling equipment aimed at transforming Kenya’s dairy industry, tackling post-harvest losses, and enhancing farmer incomes. The initiative, valued at ksh1.45 billion, was officially launched last month by President William Ruto in Meru County. In the first phase, 15 milk coolers…

Leaders promise to address challenges affecting cooperative movement in Africa

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202503 mins

Leaders in cooperative sector have promised to provide solutions to address challenges affecting cooperative movement in Africa. The leaders were speaking during the 3rd Co-operative Movement Stakeholders’ Conference and the Co-operative University of Kenya’s 8th Annual Scientific Conference 2025 in Naivasha. Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba who officially opened the conference said that the…

NCPB on spot as Audit uncovers fake firms, unsafe inputs and billions lost in fertilizer subsidy

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202505 mins

The integrity of the National Cereals and produce Board (NCPB) is under fire following a damning audit that has uncovered fake supplies, unsafe fertilizer, and billion in losses within President William Ruto’s Ksh.31.5 billion subsidy program. According to the Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s latest report covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, NCPB paid…

Meru Governor calls for support to businessmen whose properties were destroyed by demos

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 2025July 24, 202504 mins

Meru governor Isaac Mutuma has urged residents to support businesses that were looted and vandalized in the recent demonstrations to get back on their feet. Speaking on Wednesday when he visited Bei Sawa Supermarket that reopened after being looted and vandalized during the Gen Z protests on June 25, governor Mutuma calls for communal efforts to…

Cooperative Bank advertises job opportunities

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202504 mins

Cooperative Bank of Kenya has announced job opportunities, Financial Reporting and Standards Manager and Finance Business Partner. To apply for the position of Financial Reporting and Standards Manager one has to have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized institution A master’s degree will be an added advantage and…