Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious government plan aimed at boosting coffee farmers’ earnings from the current Ksh158 per kilogramme to between Ksh250 and Ksh300 over the next few years. The initiative forms part of a wider strategy by the government to revitalise and transform Kenya’s coffee sector. Speaking in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, during…
Harambee Sacco has announced a fundraising meeting to help cover funeral expenses for its late Supervisory Committee Chairman, FCPA Joseph Owuor Yamo. According to an obituary notice in a daily, Owuor passed away on June 4, 2026, while receiving medical care at Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Nairobi. “It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance…
Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) are playing an increasingly significant role in financing agricultural activities, with their contribution to credit to farmers growing from 15 per cent in March 2026 to 23 per cent in May 2026. A survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further shows that nearly one-third (32 per cent)…
Leaders in Meru County have renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperative societies as a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, enterprise development, and economic empowerment. Speaking during a high-level engagement with leaders of the Meru County Cooperatives Forum on Friday, Meru County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives, Rev. Carol Kaberia, reaffirmed the county…
The government has assured cooperative members that ongoing reforms in the sector are designed to modernise laws, align operations with the Constitution, curb corruption, enforce leadership term limits, and introduce stricter thresholds to protect members’ savings. Speaking during the official opening of Unaitas Sacco Society’s 34th branch in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, Dolphine Aremo, Director for…
Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma has vowed to revitalize the county’s struggling cooperative movement, pledging reforms aimed at restoring confidence, strengthening governance, and unlocking the sector’s potential as a driver of economic empowerment. The governor’s commitment comes at a time when many cooperative societies in Busia are facing mounting challenges, including weak leadership, financial constraints,…
The government has pledged to ensure a smooth transition for traders at Gakoromone open‑air market in Meru as construction of a Sh1 billion ultra‑modern market gets underway. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood reassured traders that their concerns over relocation will be addressed through consultations with stakeholders. He said the project will proceed as planned following…
Families have moved from poverty and despair to stability and dignity through savings, affordable credit, and cooperative support. Cooperatives have enabled farmers to expand production, women to gain financial independence, and youth to start businesses and secure employment. The movement fosters community support, discipline, and innovation, despite challenges such as mismanagement, making cooperatives vital tools…
For thousands of members of Metropolitan National Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO), the publication of Kenya Gazette Notice No. 8932 was more than a routine government announcement. It was a moment of relief, celebration, and renewed hope that their cries had finally reached the ears of regulators. Across Nairobi and its outskirts, members interviewed…
The national government has announced plans to protect land owned by agricultural institutions from subdivision and reallocation, citing its critical role in securing Kenya’s long-term food security and agricultural development. Speaking on Friday during the 29th Graduation Ceremony at Bukura Agricultural College, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warned against growing pressure from…
