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Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202604 mins

Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…

Court ruling boosts Saccos’ edge over unlicensed lenders

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202606 mins

A Nairobi court ruled that unlicensed digital lenders cannot sue to recover unpaid loans. The decision strengthens the legal position of licensed Saccos over unregulated lenders. The ruling also reminds Sacco digital lenders to maintain valid CBK licences. A Nairobi court has barred unlicensed digital lenders from suing to recover unpaid debts, handing Saccos a…

MSEA, Joyful Women Organization to train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202604 mins

MSEA and JOYWO will train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu from August 3 to 7. The programme will equip women with business, financial and enterprise management skills. MSEA will also support business registration and link participants to financing opportunities. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Uasin Gishu Regional Office has partnered with the…

Kenversity Sacco raises Fahari loan limit to Ksh 8 million

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202603 mins

Fahari Loan limit rises to Ksh 8 million. Normal and Super Loan limits have been increased. Members can now use land and buildings as loan security. Kenversity Co-operative Savings and Credit Society has revised its Fahari, Normal, and Super Loan terms, raising limits and repayment periods. The changes were approved by the society’s Board of…

Embu, Kiambu co-ops push local coffee consumption

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 2026July 28, 202604 mins

Embu and Kiambu coffee co-ops now require members to buy 500g of coffee annually. IPSIA is supporting farmers with roasting, processing and packaging equipment. The initiative aims to boost local coffee consumption and farmer earnings. Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu counties have resolved to boost local coffee consumption by requiring each member…

KEPSA joins launch of Kenya Tree Economy Initiative to drive corporate ESG agenda

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202607 mins

KEPSA joined the launch of the Kenya Tree Economy Initiative to mobilise corporate investment in ESG, nature restoration and green growth. The initiative unveiled a Tree Economy and ESG Investment Platform and a charter to promote collaboration on sustainability, carbon markets and biodiversity conservation. Partners said KETEI will support Kenya’s 15 Billion Tree Growing Programme…

Pest control industry disputes pesticide residue report on Kenyan vegetables

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202606 mins

Pest control industry says pesticide residue report lacks scientific context on food safety. Agrochemicals Association of Kenya argues detectable residues do not automatically mean vegetables are unsafe if they remain within Maximum Residue Limits. Industry urges reliance on Codex standards, responsible pesticide use and accurate public communication to avoid unnecessary alarm and protect Kenya’s agricultural…

EBC warns Kenya’s Ksh995.7B domestic borrowing plan could tighten credit for small businesses

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202607 mins

EBC warns Kenya’s Ksh 995.7 billion domestic borrowing plan could push banks towards government securities, tightening credit terms for small businesses. The brokerage says increased demand for government debt may lead to stricter collateral requirements, shorter repayment periods and reduced lending flexibility for MSMEs. Despite private sector credit growth, EBC cautions that smaller businesses may…

Tea, coffee farmers earn Ksh 2.3B in weekly Mombasa, Nairobi auctions

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 2026July 28, 202605 mins

Tea and coffee farmers earned a combined Ksh 2.3 billion from the latest Mombasa Tea Auction and Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction. KTDA factories realised Ksh 1.6 billion after selling 5.05 million kilogrammes of made tea, with Mununga, Kimunye and Rukuriri recording the top price of $3 (about Ksh 398) per kg. Coffee farmers earned Ksh…

Insurers told to rethink rigid products to reach Kenya’s SME sector

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202605 mins

Insurers are being urged to introduce flexible, technology driven products to better serve SMEs and informal sector businesses. Experts say SMEs need affordable, modular insurance cover that matches their cash flow and operational risks. The industry is expanding digital services and regional presence to improve insurance access across Kenya. Kenya’s insurance industry is being urged…