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Kaimosi agricultural training centre to boost modern farming in Kenya

Sacco ReviewAugust 10, 2026012 mins

Kaimosi centre to equip farmers with modern farming skills and technology. Training will promote climate smart practices and boost productivity. Government says innovation and skills are key to Kenya’s food security. The Government has commissioned the Kaimosi Agricultural Training Centre, a move officials say will equip farmers with modern skills and climate-smart practices as Kenya…

Ukristo na Ufanisi DT Sacco opens six sales and two call centre roles

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202603 mins

Ukristo na Ufanisi DT Sacco has opened eight positions, six direct sales representatives and two call centre agents. Applications should be submitted by August 17, 2026, with candidates required to send their CVs and application letters via email. The Sacco serves more than 32,000 members, has an asset base of Ksh2.2 billion and continues to…

IG Sacco assets hit Ksh16.4 billion after strong growth

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202603 mins

IG Sacco assets rose 12% to Ksh16.4 billion, earning it three national Ushirika Day Awards. Loans grew 14.8% to Ksh14.1 billion, while membership increased to 29,430. The Sacco maintained zero external borrowing and a 3.1% non-performing loan ratio. Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco Society Limited’s total assets have grown to Ksh16.404 billion, up from Ksh14.644…

Boresha Sacco funds electric motorbikes for Sabatia milk riders

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202603 mins

Boresha DT Sacco Society Ltd has financed electric motorbikes for milk delivery riders at Sabatia Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS), boosting green transport in the dairy value chain. The financing allows riders to swap fuel powered motorbikes for electric ones, cutting emissions while speeding up milk collection from farms to collection centres. The move aligns with…

Sugar suppliers sue State over Ksh173.6 million lease debt

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 2026011 mins

Six sugar suppliers have sued the government for Ksh173.58 million they claim is owed after South Nyanza, Chemelil and Muhoroni sugar mills were leased to private investors. The businesses argue their outstanding claims were not addressed during the 30 year leases and want compensation, interest and lost profits. They are asking the High Court to…

Tea levy will not hurt farmers, Kagwe assures growers

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202603 mins

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe says the proposed 0.8% tea levy will be paid by buyers, not farmers, and will not reduce grower earnings. The levy will support farmer payments, research, infrastructure and marketing as Kenya seeks to protect tea through a Geographical Indication. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has said the proposed 0.8% tea…

NYOTA project launches mentorship for youth beneficiaries

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202605 mins

NYOTA mentorship starts August 10 for 122,000 youth beneficiaries. More than 4,879 mentors will provide business coaching and market support. Government is preparing financing, AGPO training and apprenticeship opportunities The government has scheduled a fresh round of mentorship sessions for National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project beneficiaries beginning August 10, with more than 4,879…

MPs push for interest cap on Sacco loans under in duplum rule

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 2026August 7, 202606 mins

MPs have backed a proposal to extend the in duplum rule to Saccos, digital lenders and microfinance institutions, though Parliament has not yet passed the change. The proposal would cap interest on defaulted loans at the outstanding principal, protecting borrowers from excessive charges. If approved by Parliament, the amendment would extend protections currently available only…

Government raises wheat price to Ksh5,100 per bag

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 202604 mins

Government raised the 2026 wheat price to Ksh5,100 per 90 kilogram bag. More than 2,000 farmers will benefit from the higher producer price. Wheat harvest is expected to decline despite new measures to boost production. The government has raised the wheat producer price to Ksh5,100 per 90 kilogram bag for the 2026 season, up from…

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Kagwe reaffirms sugar import ban ahead of crucial polls

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 2026August 7, 202607 mins

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe reaffirmed the sugar import ban and froze new import licences as Kenya Sugar Board elections were set for September 5, 2026. The elections will fill five grower director positions, completing the Board’s membership under the Sugar Act, 2024. The government said farmer arrears have fallen to Ksh265 million and pledged to…