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Why global reputation alone doesn’t win African tenders

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2026010 mins

Global reputation alone may not be enough to win African tenders if a company lacks local credibility and market understanding. Companies that engage policymakers, regulators and industry forums early can build the visibility and trust needed when major opportunities arise. Sharon Cheramboss argues that sustainable growth is built years before a tender through consistent local…

New KPCU disburses Sh15bn coffee cherry fund, Nyeri leads

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2026August 22, 202605 mins

Coffee farmers across the country are receiving billions under a major cherry financing programme One county has emerged as the biggest beneficiary, while another records a striking payout pattern New figures reveal a wide gap in coffee funding between counties The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) has disbursed Ksh15.07 billion under the Coffee…

Tower Sacco holds financial literacy forum at Kiganjo

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202602 mins

Tower Sacco is holding a three day financial literacy forum at Kiganjo Police Training College in Nyeri, reaching more than 800 trainees daily. The Nyeri Branch team is leading the sessions, which focus on giving trainees practical knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The training comes as the officers prepare for their graduation…

Coffee auction nets Sh949m in strong Nairobi sale

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202603 mins

Kenyan coffee posts a strong showing at the latest Nairobi auction A leading coffee marketer dominates the day’s trading Premium beans continue to attract top prices from buyers Kenyan coffee fetched Ksh 949 million at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) on August 18, 2026, as buyers traded 17,315 bags in a lively Sale 36 auction….

Chesinendet ESP market nears completion, to boost SMEs

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202605 mins

Chesinendet modern market is nearing completion and expected to serve about 5,000 people More than 200 traders will get stalls with cold storage, ICT services and clean water facilities Women traders are set to benefit from safer trading spaces through the new market and Mama Shops initiative. The Chesinendet Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) modern market…

KKCF challenges Kakuma businesses to create more jobs

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2026August 19, 202605 mins

Turkana businesses are being urged to turn seed funding into bigger enterprises and more jobs County plans to expand Kakuma Modern Market and upgrade the Kakuma Letea road to boost trade Traders are eyeing wider markets as investment and business support expand in Kakuma Deputy Governor of Turkana County Dr John Erus has challenged beneficiaries…

KTDA dismisses circulating finance documents as fake

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202605 mins

KTDA has rejected circulating financial documents as fake, unverified and misleading The agency says the documents lack required signatures, stamps and authentication KTDA has urged farmers and partners to rely on official channels as authorities investigate the circulation of protected information The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has dismissed documents circulating on social media as…

Imenti tea farmers push Parliament to scrap punitive levies

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202605 mins

Imenti tea farmers want Parliament to scrap the 0.8 per cent export levy, saying it is cutting into their earnings Farmers say the tea sector faces more than 40 taxes and levies that are raising production costs Growers are calling for government consultation and tax reforms to restore tea’s competitiveness and profitability Tea farmers in…

World Bank backs Sh13.5bn groundwater plan for drought counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202609 mins

Ksh13.5 billion groundwater project targets five drought hit counties with chronic water shortages New water infrastructure could support livestock, farming, schools and health facilities while creating local jobs Long term success will depend on sustainable groundwater use, maintenance and protection of the new infrastructure The World Bank and the national government have committed Ksh13.5 billion…

Sony Sugar faces auction over Sh862m debt to bank

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202604 mins

Sony Sugar could lose its 4,000 acre estate over an alleged Ksh862 million bank debt Farmers are urging the government to intervene before the auction notice expires on August 20 Representatives warn selling the estate could hurt farmers and the wider Migori community South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony) could lose its 4,000 acre nucleus estate…