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Co-operatives and MSMEs Ministry Tops Public Service Performance Awards

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 2026June 20, 202603 mins

The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has been ranked first in the Ministerial Best Improved Performance Category for the 2024/25 financial year, earning national recognition during the Public Service Performance Awards ceremony officiated by President William Ruto on 19 th June, 2026. The ministry received a Certificate of Excellence…

ADC opposes subdivision of 250,000 acres in Tana River, citing food security and ongoing probes

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 202604 mins

The Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) has rejected proposals to subdivide and allocate 250,000 acres of public land under its management in Garsen Constituency, Tana River County, warning that the move would undermine national food production and contravene constitutional safeguards. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Lands at Bunge Tower, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr….

PS Hinga: affordable housing ownership protected beyond 2027 elections

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202603 mins

Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has assured Kenyans that beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Programme will retain ownership of their homes, regardless of which government comes into power after the next elections. On Thursday, June 18, Hinga dismissed claims from the opposition suggesting that houses acquired under the programme could be repossessed following the 2027…

Umowa Sacco launches 9 new Matatus to enhance transport services in Machakos

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202604 mins

UMOWA Sacco has unveiled a new fleet of nine matatus in a move aimed at improving public transport services and creating employment opportunities in Machakos County and the surrounding region. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti flagged off the vehicles on Friday outside the County Department of Roads and Public Works offices, reaffirming her administration’s commitment to…

SMEs show strong optimism as mobile money drives growth and digital confidence- Mastercard study

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202605 mins

Kenya’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are entering the year ahead with renewed optimism in mobile money and digital payments. A new Mastercard SME Confidence Index reveals that 66 percent of SMEs are confident about their business outlook, while 70 percent expect revenue growth over the next 12 months. The survey credits Kenya’s deep digital…

Gov’t Launches KSh1.47 trillion AgriConnect Plan to modernise farming and create jobs

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202604 mins

The government has unveiled an ambitious KSh1.47 trillion programme aimed at transforming agriculture into a modern, technology‑driven sector that generates jobs, boosts exports, and strengthens food security. Speaking in Nairobi, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe introduced the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a five‑year initiative developed in partnership with the World Bank. The programme seeks to…

National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2026, awaits presidential assent

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202603 mins

The National Assembly has approved the Finance Bill 2026, clearing the way for the government to raise revenue for the Sh4.8 trillion budget in the 2026/27 fiscal year. The Bill sailed through its Third Reading on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026, after 122 Members of Parliament voted in favour, against 40 opposed, with no abstentions…

Prolonged drought sparks fears of maize losses in North Rift Region

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202604 mins

Maize farmers in the North Rift Region are raising alarm over possible massive losses in this year’s harvest following a prolonged dry spell that has left crops withering in the fields. The situation has been worsened by the late disbursement of fertilizers, which affected crops during critical growth stages. Farmers say the four‑week drought has…

Kenya’s investment climate strengthened through IFC collaboration and transformational agenda 2026-2028

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202608 mins

Kenya has intensified its drive to position itself as a premier investment destination in Africa following a high-level Donor, Development Partner, and Private Sector Roundtable convened by Invest Kenya in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation. The forum brought together development partners, private sector leaders, and investment stakeholders to explore strategic collaboration opportunities aimed at…

Nairobi coffee market Nets KSh31.7 billion in eight months of trading

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202603 mins

The Nairobi Coffee Market has generated KSh31.7 billion in just eight months of trading, underscoring the sector’s resilience and growing confidence among farmers. Between October 1, 2025, and May 12, 2026, the market, managed by the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), auctioned 602,973 bags in the 2025/2026 coffee year. Reports show that Alliance Berries Limited led…