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Gender equity milestone triumphs in cooperatives, as NCGP completes validation process

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202506 mins

In a landmark achievement for gender equity and inclusivity, the National Cooperative Gender Platform (NCGP) has successfully completed its validation process, marking a significant milestone in the cooperative sector. This development, announced recently, underscores a growing commitment to ensuring that cooperatives—long celebrated for their democratic and community-driven ethos—become equal playing fields for all genders. The…

Key resolutions during 2025 Africa SACCO meeting in Addis

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202504 mins

SACCOs have been urged to embrace prudential regulatory frameworks by working closely with African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) and Policymakers to strengthen SACCOs Regulation for financial stability and also unlock their full potential as engines of inclusive economic transformation in Africa. This was arrived at during the official close of the…

Four new cooperative societies registered in Magarini, Kilifi County

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202502 mins

Four new Cooperative societies have been registered in Magarini Sub County in Kilifi County by the Cooperative Development Ministry. Speaking to Sacco Review from Gongoni town recently, Magarini sub county Cooperative Officer, Edward Fondo said that the four newly registered Cooperative Societies were registered between the months of March and June this year. He also…

Kakamega County commissions ksh.17million hatchery project to boost youth agribusiness

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202504 mins

Kakamega County has commissioned a Ksh.17Million hatchery project as part its effort of ensuring food security, employment and agribusiness ventures for the young people in the county Kakamega county Governor Fernandes Barasa during the launching of the said modern poultry hatchery in Eshirembe, Marama Central Ward, Butere Sub-County, said the project will be a game…

Kiambu SMEs shine as county, national leaders unite to drive business growth at KEPSA Conference

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202504 mins

Small business owners from Kiambu County received a significant boost during the 2nd Annual SME Conference, Exhibition, and Awards organized by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). The event attracted hundreds of entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders, providing Kiambu-based SMEs with invaluable access to expert guidance, business networks, and growth opportunities. Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives…

Rongai Muungano Cooperative acquire tent, chairs through NGAAF fund

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202503 mins

Ongata Rongai Muungano Women Groups Housing Cooperative Society has received a tent and hundred chairs courtesy of National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Kajiado County. The women group had been allocated funds by NGAAF which they used to acquire the equipment. Speaking during an event to handover the equipment, Kajiado County Women representative Leah Sankaire…

Sacco CEO encourages members to choose financial institutions wisely before investing

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202503 mins

Suluhu DT sacco Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) has advised members intending to join the sacco to have a thorough review of financial institutions they intend to invest with. Speaking during the Sacco’s education day, the CEO Sammy Mutemi noted that all saccos are good but encouraged members to understand the parameters in each Sacco they…

Nandi farmers guided on ways of improving tea leaves quality to attract global market

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202504 mins

Tea farmers in Nandi County have been urged to improve quality of their tea leaves, so as to attract global market. Speaking during field day to cultivate sustainable community partnerships held at Kipsitoi Primary School in Nandi Hills, Director of Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) Tea Company in Nandi County, Leah Bii said when the quality…

Uasin Gishu farmers embrace carbon credits, transforming idle land into fortunes

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202507 mins

A silent revolution is sweeping across the expansive farmlands of Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, as farmers with vast tracts of idle land embrace a lucrative new frontier: carbon credit compensation to unlock significant financial gains from land once considered dormant inheritances. For generations, these idle lands were set aside as future…

KJET project call for applications deadline extended to July 20, 2025

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202503 mins

Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has extended Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project applications deadline to 20th July 2025. The Cooperatives, Associations and other cluster-based entities have been urged to apply for the project before deadline. The KJET project is 5-year GOK project funded by the World Bank (2024-2029)…