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Kericho Governor launches livestock vaccination drive, 233,000 cattle targeted

Sacco ReviewMarch 8, 202602 mins

The Kericho County Governor, Dr. Erick Mutai has launched a county-wide vaccination campaign targeting 233,000 cattle against foot-and-mouth disease. The exercise which aims to boost livestock immunity and prevent imminent disease outbreaks, show 210 cattle vaccinated at Kap Machuma Sub-Location 210 cattle were vaccinated with the campaign ongoing in Itoig. Area Chief Wilson Koskey said…

Stima DT Sacco to pay members interest at 11 per cent

Sacco ReviewMarch 8, 2026March 8, 202603 mins

The Stima Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (DT SACCO) has announced payment of members at a return of 11 per cent on deposits for the year ended December 2025. “The Board of Directors of Stima DT Sacco is pleased to announce the audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025 and recommend…

GTBank Kenya cuts charges on digital transfers

Sacco ReviewMarch 7, 2026March 7, 202602 mins

The Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited (GTBank Kenya) has revised its Pesalink transaction charges, introducing zero transaction fees for transfers below Ksh1,000 as part of its ongoing commitment to customer-centric banking. The revised charges, which took effect on March 1, 2026 will see transactions between Ksh1,001 and Ksh5,000 attract Ksh5, while transactions between Ksh5,001 and…

KUSCCO mortgage business under regulator’s probe

Sacco ReviewMarch 7, 202607 mins

KUSCCO (Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Society) Housing Unit, a subsidiary that was set up under the Union’s now cash-strapped Central Finance Fund(CFF), is under investigation by the Office of the Commissioner for Cooperative Development. The move follows the dramatic collapse of the giant Union, dragging along with its assets and financial investments…

Mogo,Boda Boda Safety Association train 800 riders on road safety in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewMarch 7, 202606 mins

Mogo Kenya, a vehicle and smartphone financie in partnership with the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK), has trained over 800 boda boda riders in Kisumu County on road safety as part of efforts to reduce deaths and injuries caused by road traffic accidents. The training forum which brought together riders from across Kisumu…

Trade Expo opens in Machakos as Chamber calls for protection of local enterprises

Sacco ReviewMarch 6, 202604 mins

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) in conjunction with the County Government of Machakos on Thursday officially opened a three-day Trade Expo in Machakos with the KNCCI President Dr. Eric Ruto calling on the government to review taxes and protect small businesses from unfair competition. Dr. Ruto said protecting Small and Medium…

Senate Committee reviews bill on minimum guaranteed returns for farmers

Sacco ReviewMarch 6, 202603 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has reviewed submissions on the proposed Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill, Senate Bills No. 17 of 2025, as lawmakers move forward with plans to strengthen protections for farmers. The committee chaired Bungoma County Senator Wafula Wakoli examined views from stakeholders on the proposed legislation aimed…

Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui when he appeared before the National Assembly's special Funds Accounts Committee

MPs demand recovery of Ksh 12 Billion from Hustler Fund defaulters

Sacco ReviewMarch 6, 202604 mins

The National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee has demanded the tracking down of defaulters of the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly referred to as the Hustler Fund, to recover billions of unpaid loans. In a session held at Bunge Tower, the lawmakers engaged the Financial Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer, Henry Tanui, and other officials on…

Coffee farmers earnings drop to Ksh6.8 billion in February auction

Sacco ReviewMarch 5, 202602 mins

The coffee farmers earning dropped to Ksh6.8 billion after 134,602 bags of coffee were traded in February through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) down from Ksh 7.5billion in January. However; 33,515 bags were withdrawn from the market after buyers and the farmers failed to agree on the negotiated prices during the coffee auction. February earnings…

Kimisitu DT SACCO reports strong financial growth with assets up to Ksh12.8 billion

Sacco ReviewMarch 5, 202603 mins

One of Kenya’s leading savings and credit cooperatives, Kimisitu DT SACCO, has reported strong financial performance and growth according to its latest statement of financial position. The SACCO’s total assets rose from Ksh12.0 billion in 2024 to Ksh 12.8 billion in financial year ended 31st 2025, reflecting steady expansion in its financial base and member…