November 6, 2026
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SASRA Chief Executive Officer David Sandagi speaks during a past event./ courtesy

SACCO digital products rise 18pc as providers grow to 267

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SACCOs increased their approved digital financial products from 345 in 2024 to 407 in 2025. The number of regulated SACCOs offering digital products grew from 236 to 267. SACCO agency networks expanded, with agents rising to 4,377 as more societies adopted agency banking services. Regulated savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) in Kenya continued to…

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Dried chilli.

Kenya secures China market access for dried chilli exports

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Kenyan chilli exporters have gained a new international market as trade opportunities expand. Strict registration, food safety and pest control rules will govern access to China. Farmers and processors are being urged to strengthen compliance to benefit from the export opportunity. Kenyan chilli farmers and exporters have secured access to the Chinese market following approval…

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Coffee seedlings distributed to smallholder farmers in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, under the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme to boost household incomes and promote environmental conservation. PHOTO| courtesy

Trans Nzoia farmers get 3,000 coffee seedlings under FLLoCA

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Trans Nzoia farmers are embracing tree crops to boost incomes and strengthen climate resilience. Community-led climate action is opening new opportunities for smallholder farmers. Cooperatives and organised groups are being encouraged to prepare for the next phase of funding. Smallholders in Cherangany Sub-County, Trans Nzoia County, have begun planting coffee after receiving 3,000 seedlings meant…

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Jack Ranguma, Chairman, Board of Directors SASRA

SASRA welcomes Sacco amalgamation, reports merger of two Saccos

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SASRA has highlighted voluntary mergers as an option for strengthening regulated Saccos. Proposed legislation requiring smaller Saccos to merge has sparked debate across the sector. Smaller cooperatives warn that compulsory mergers could threaten grassroots financial inclusion. The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has reported that two regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) successfully amalgamated…

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Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Masare Coffee Cooperative Society pulping house in Bomet East Sub-county./ courtesy

Bomet breaks ground for Ksh 2.5 million coffee pulping house

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Bomet Governor Prof Hillary Barchok has broken ground for a coffee pulping machine house for Masare Coffee Cooperative Society. The building will rise at Cheboin Silanga location in Longisa Ward, Bomet East sub-county. It will shelter a pulping machine worth Ksh 2.5 million, which the county has already bought. Once complete, the facility is expected…

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KOPIA Kenya Director Dr Ji Gang Kim speaking during the training of vegetable farmers on modern farming technologies. PHOTO| courtesy

Nakuru smallholder farmers trained on modern farming technologies

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Nakuru vegetable farmers are being equipped with skills to improve productivity and farm incomes. Climate-smart technologies are offering new ways to sustain vegetable production throughout the year. Farmers are embracing modern techniques to strengthen food security and create rural jobs. Smallholder vegetable farmers in Nakuru County have received a major boost after a programme was…

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SACCO income rises to Ksh 172.83 billion, loan interest leading

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Regulated Saccos recorded higher earnings as lending remained their main revenue source. Investments in cooperative institutions and money market funds expanded during the year. Saccos ventured into green bonds as they diversified their investment portfolios. Regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) grew their total income to Ksh 172.83 billion in 2025, up from Ksh…

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Former Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Ali Noor Ismail (R) receiving His Award at the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) congress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Ali Noor Ismail honoured with ACCOSCA lifetime leader award

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A former Kenyan cooperative leader has received continental recognition for his service. ACCOSCA has honoured four Africa Development Educators for their leadership and institutional contributions. The awards spotlight efforts to strengthen cooperative institutions and inspire future leaders across Africa. Former Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Ali Noor Ismail has received a continental award for his contribution…

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Quickmart IPO draws UK backing worth Ksh 1.94 billion

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Quickmart’s planned stock market debut is attracting interest from international investors. The supermarket chain is opening up ownership as its listing date approaches. Strong financial results are putting the retailer’s expansion strategy in focus. Britain has pledged Ksh 1.94 billion to Quickmart’s share offer, with applications closing on October 30, 2026. Through its MOBILIST programme,…

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