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Over 51,000 Kirinyaga, Embu tea farmers to benefit from sustainable agriculture training

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202506 mins

More than 51,000 smallholder tea growers in Kirinyaga and Embu counties, are set to benefit from a six-month training programme spearheaded by the Rainforest Alliance under the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MUSULLI) Project. Speaking in Kirinyaga, Rainforest Alliance Country Director Marion Ng’ang’a said the initiative, themed “Pesa Mfukoni” is designed to equip farmers with…

Kagwe encourages global investors to package tea in Kenya for market appeal

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202504 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on global investors to package tea in Kenya for export to guarantee a higher value for their clientele. Speaking at the North America Tea Conference in South Carolina, Kagwe heaped praise on the Kenyan government for expunging taxes on packaging materials for agricultural products, hence making it affordable….

CS Kagwe bags deals, partnerships to boost Kenya’s agricultural exports, farmer financing

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202505 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during his U.S. Agriculture and trade mission signed deals and partnerships that are set to open new doors for Kenya’s agricultural exports, financing, and largescale investment partnerships. At the heart of the visit was a high-level engagement with the United States Africa Trade Desk (USATD) CEO Gavin Van Der Burgh….

Machakos County lauded for digitized revenue gains

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202506 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) has commended Machakos County for its successful automation of revenue and financial management systems, which have significantly boosted local income. During an oversight visit led by Committee Chairperson Senator Allan Kiprotich Chesang (Trans Nzoia), the senators praised Governor Wavinya Ndeti for driving substantial reforms that…

Banks now prefer automation over upskilling, says KPMG Report

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202505 mins

A new report by global advisory firm KPMG has revealed that banks across the world are prioritizing automation and digitization over up skilling their staff as they seek to cut costs and boost profits. According to the report, 38% of banks are focusing on automating processes, while 37% are digitising key functions to improve profitability….

Afya Sacco appoints new CEO ahead of delegates meeting

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202503 mins

Afya Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited has appointed CPA Lwanga Mbeche as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking charge as the Sacco navigates a period of financial scrutiny following regulatory revelations of irregular transactions totaling over KSh500 million. The leadership change comes ahead of Afya Sacco’s Virtual Delegates Meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025,…

Five dormant Cooperative Societies in Lamu set for revival

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202503 mins

Lamu County Cooperative director, Paul Thauri has revealed that five dormant Cooperative societies in the County are set for revival to cater for the financial need for the local and spur development. Speaking to Sacco Review from Lamu town recently, Thauri said that the trend will enable county residents to join the Cooperatives in large…

Kakamega County, FAO partner on 6-year Tunza Green Climate Fund project

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202505 mins

The County Government of Kakamega has strike a deal with Food and Agriculture Organisation, (FAO) to partner in order to to improve and strengthen poultry, coffee, fruit trees and African leafy vegetables farming to achieve the desired value chains, The project dubbed Tunza Green climate fund project, is tailored to ensure agriculture value chains are…

Gov’t to lock out Hustler Fund loan defaulters from bank, SACCO loans

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 2025September 11, 202503 mins

The government has announced its intention to lock out Kenyans who have failed to repay Hustler Fund loans from accessing credit from banks, SACCOs, and other financial institutions. This was announced by the Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya in Mombasa during the Kenya Public-Private Sector MSMEs Dialogue, which brought together more than…

PS Omollo urges bodaboda operators to invest in Saccos in Kajiado

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202504 mins

Principal Secretary State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has urged bodaboda operators to join associations in order to benefit from empowerment projects. The PS, who was speaking in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado North, during the Kazi ni Kazi Boda Boda Empowerment Programme, said the operators should put their investments in cooperative societies….