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Nasukuta Abattoir gets fresh push from Office of the President delegation

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 2026012 mins

Nasukuta Abattoir gets a fresh push after years of delays. West Pokot eyes feedlots to boost livestock supply and quality. Private investment could turn the facility into a major meat hub. A high-level delegation from the Office of the President, led by Dr. David Kios, Advisor on Livestock, has undertaken a technical assessment of the…

BDO India, EACREEE win AfDB deal for KTDA energy study

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202604 mins

AfDB awards a clean energy feasibility study contract for KTDA facilities. The six month study will assess viable renewable energy options. BDO India and EACREEE won the contract through competitive bidding. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has awarded a consultancy contract to BDO India Services Private Limited, working in consortium with the East Africa Centre…

Fire razes Ruiru Bypass stalls, traders left counting losses

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202605 mins

Ruiru Bypass traders count losses after a night fire destroyed stalls and goods. Residents helped fight the blaze as only one fire engine was reported at the scene. No deaths or injuries were reported, as the fire’s cause remains unknown. Business owners at Ruiru Bypass stage in Kiambu County woke up to devastation on Wednesday,…

Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale 38 nets Sh783.02m total

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202604 mins

Coffee growers earned a combined USD 6.05 million in Sale 38 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. AB dominated volumes, while AA fetched the highest average price among major grades. New KPCU led marketing agents, handling nearly a third of the coffee sold. Kenyan coffee growers pocketed a combined USD 6.05 million after Sale 38 of…

Nandi Hills parents raise alarm over aerial fertiliser fumes

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202606 mins

Nandi Hills parents link learners’ respiratory illnesses to aerial fertiliser spraying. They want health and environmental authorities to investigate the claims. Parents are calling for safer spraying practices near schools and homes. A group of concerned parents in Nandi Hills Town has raised alarm over what they claim is an increase in respiratory infections among…

Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal resigns after eight months

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202603 mins

George Kamal resigns after just over eight months as Kenya Airways acting CEO. His exit comes as the airline battles mounting financial pressure. A new acting CEO will steer the carrier as it searches for a permanent replacement. Kenya Airways Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal has resigned, ending a…

What stands in the way for self regulation in the cooperative sector?

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202608 mins

Self regulation could give cooperatives greater flexibility to compete and innovate. Weak leadership and reliance on rigid rules remain major barriers to reform. Stronger federations and technology could help the sector embrace self regulation. The National Cooperative Policy that has since transmuted into Sessional Paper No 4 of 2020 advocates for, among other things, the…

KUSCCO staff pin hopes on new federation amid uncertainty

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202605 mins

KUSCCO employees face an uncertain future after liquidation. Years of financial troubles have already cut the workforce sharply. Workers hope a new federation will rebuild trust and stability. The decision to dissolve the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) has also cast a shadow over its employees, many of whom are reportedly distressed…

Kenya Dairy Board moves to calm fears over milk supply dip

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202605 mins

Milk deliveries fall again, raising supply concerns. Dry weather hits pasture and milk production. KDB expects relief with the October to December rains. Formal milk deliveries to processors dropped 3.7 per cent between June and July 2026, the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has confirmed, as it moves to reassure consumers that current shortages are temporary…

Kiganda Coffee Estate earns Africa’s first green seal

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 2026September 1, 202605 mins

Kiganda Estate has secured Africa’s first Rainforest Alliance regenerative agriculture certification. The farm is using new practices to improve soil health, conserve water and manage pests. The certification could open new markets and strengthen returns for the estate. Kiganda Estate in Thika, Kiambu County, has become the first farm in Africa certified under the Rainforest…