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Over 90 families evicted as county orders apartment demolition

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202604 mins

Residents were given little time to gather their belongings as police supervised the evacuation. County inspectors raised concerns over cracks and the building’s compliance with construction regulations. The latest incident has renewed scrutiny of Nairobi’s residential building safety and enforcement standards. More than 90 families have been left homeless after Nairobi City County ordered the…

MP Yusuf Hassan wants county to halt alleged trader harassment

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202604 mins

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has called for an end to alleged harassment and arbitrary arrests of traders in Eastleigh and Gikomba. Hassan wants Nairobi City County to stop the alleged seizure and destruction of traders’ merchandise. The MP has urged the county to engage traders on enforcement measures and hold officers implicated in misconduct accountable….

Flavoured ugali? PS challenges maize millers to go global

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202604 mins

Industry PS Juma Mukwana wants millers to explore flavoured, ready-to-eat ugali products for export markets. Millers face the challenge of meeting Kenya’s projected food demand as the population grows towards 70 million by 2050. Cereals Millers Association Chairman Beju Shah has called on NCPB to maintain adequate maize stocks to support processors. Strawberry or vanilla…

KRA warns importers over abandoned goods at Nairobi depots

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202606 mins

Importers have been given a final window to reclaim cargo held at Nairobi container depots. KRA has scheduled a four-day online auction featuring consignments from several major companies. Food products, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery and construction materials feature among the goods listed. Importers who have left cargo sitting in Nairobi’s container depots have until about the…

Supreme Court faults Nairobi County over high-rise buildings approvals

Sacco ReviewNovember 1, 202607 mins

Supreme Court questions Nairobi County’s authority to approve high-rise buildings under an unapproved planning policy. Judges decline to order demolition of disputed developments along Rhapta Road. Dispute returns to the Court of Appeal for further examination of Nairobi’s 2026 development control policy. The Supreme Court has faulted Nairobi City County for approving high-rise buildings using…

President Ruto appoints new Coffee Board of Kenya chairperson

Sacco ReviewNovember 1, 202603 mins

Ndwiga takes over the Coffee Board chairmanship following a fresh presidential appointment. Kinyua moves to lead the Coffee Research and Training Institute council after 56 days at the board. The leadership changes bring new oversight to key institutions shaping Kenya’s coffee sector. Former Embu Senator Njeru Peter Ndwiga is the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the…

118 Narok farmers graduate from Farmers Training Centre

Sacco ReviewNovember 1, 202604 mins

Narok farmers complete training aimed at improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods. Livestock keepers are encouraged to tap into pasture production as a profitable venture. Farmers are urged to explore digital marketing and stronger market linkages to boost produce sales. A total of 118 farmers drawn from all wards in Narok County have graduated after completing…

South Korean aluminium technology is changing Kenya housing

Sacco ReviewOctober 31, 2026011 mins

Hillary Muhalya examines how South Korean aluminium formwork technology could reshape Kenya’s housing sector. He highlights the potential for faster construction, reduced waste and stronger local manufacturing. He argues that technology transfer and affordability must remain central to Kenya’s housing ambitions. From conventional masonry to industrialised construction, a building system inspired by South Korea is…

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Kenyan SMEs urge government to ease tax and credit burden

Sacco ReviewOctober 31, 2026October 31, 202603 mins

SMEs are calling for changes to tax and credit policies to ease pressure on businesses. Business leaders warn that financial barriers are limiting enterprise growth and job creation. Government support programmes face calls for stronger measures to help small businesses expand. Heavy taxes and limited access to credit are holding back small businesses in Kenya,…

Pessl to install 15,000 smart weather stations in Kenya

Sacco ReviewOctober 31, 202604 mins

Kenya is set to receive thousands of smart weather stations to support climate-smart farming. The initiative targets small-scale farmers with plot-specific weather data and digital advisory services. A proposed financing model seeks to expand farmers’ access to technology without requiring personal assets as security. Austrian agricultural technology firm Pessl Instruments will install 15,000 smart weather…