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WEF seeks more funding for women’s SME loans

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026August 18, 202607 mins

WEF wants more government funding as demand for women’s SME loans rises. Ksh 41.2 million was disbursed to 200 women’s groups in Kilifi. WEF cut its maximum loan limit from Sh1 million to Ksh750,000 due to rising demand. Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is pushing for a bigger government allocation after seeing a sharp rise in…

Kenya National Police Sacco hosts a delegation from The Gambia

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026August 18, 202602 mins

Kenya National Police DT Sacco hosted a Gambian delegation for a knowledge sharing visit. The delegation exchanged insights on Sacco operations and cooperative development. The engagement seeks to strengthen cooperation and financial services across Africa Kenya National Police DT SACCO hosted a delegation from The Gambia for a Learn and Share engagement aimed at exchanging…

Stima Sacco hosts children for work week visit

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026August 18, 202602 mins

Stima Sacco Society Limited opened its workplace to employees’ children as part of its Bring Your Child to Work Week, giving young visitors an opportunity to learn about careers and the financial services sector. The initiative allowed the children to interact with different teams at Stima Sacco, learn about the work their parents do and…

Tai Sacco hosts Yetu Sacco for ICT benchmarking

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026August 18, 202602 mins

Tai Sacco hosted Yetu Sacco for a benchmarking visit on ICT and call centre operations. The Saccos exchanged ideas on technology, customer service and operational efficiency. The engagement highlights growing investment in digital services across the Sacco sector. Tai Sacco Society Limited hosted a benchmarking team from Yetu Sacco Society Limited to exchange insights on…

Why Saccos must protect the statutory reserve

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026014 mins

Xavier Lugaga urges members to prioritise long term wealth over short term spending. He says statutory reserves are key to strong and resilient Saccos. Lugaga calls on members to protect cooperative wealth for future generations There is a powerful biblical warning that should resonate deeply with every member of Kenya’s cooperative movement: do not sell…

Mutuma grants Gakoromone traders relocation site

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202604 mins

Governor Mutuma agrees to assess an alternative relocation site. Traders had rejected the proposed site over suitability concerns. The Ksh1.2 billion market will serve more than 3,000 traders. Gakoromone fresh produce traders in Meru town have reason to smile after Governor Isaac Mutuma agreed to their request for a new relocation site ahead of the…

Sacco CEOs weigh in on mergers, education and defaults

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202609 mins

Sacco CEOs say mergers can strengthen smaller societies, improve technology investment and boost competitiveness without compromising Co-operative values. They emphasise member education as key to better financial planning, responsible borrowing and stronger governance. CEOs support firm but fair loan recovery measures to protect members’ savings and maintain financial stability. For years, debate on Kenya’s Saccos…

KTDA secures 99,000 tonnes of fertiliser for tea farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202604 mins

KTDA has procured 99,000 tonnes of fertiliser for more than 600,000 tea farmers, with delivery expected next month. The fertiliser will be distributed immediately upon arrival following shipment delays. KTDA is also diversifying tea markets and strengthening accountability amid ongoing investigations into an alleged Ksh322.5 million payment. The Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) has procured…

Times U Sacco relocates Makutano branch to new site

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202602 mins

Times U DT Sacco has relocated its Makutano branch from its former premises at 3 Steers Hotel to a new location at Makutano Main Stage, opposite Life Care Hospital, with services beginning at the new site from August 17, 2026. The Sacco said the move is aimed at giving members a more accessible space while…

Informal work dominates as Kenya adds 3.27m jobs

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202608 mins

Kenya added about 3.27 million jobs between 2022 and 2025, with 2.84 million coming from the informal sector. KNBS data shows informal employment continues to dominate Kenya’s labour market, rising to about 18.1 million in 2025. The figures highlight the need to focus not only on job numbers but also on income security, productivity and…