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First lady opens agricultural centre to serve as training hub, research, and demonstration at UoN

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has officially launched the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC) at the University of Nairobi College of Agriculture a state-of-the-art hub built in honor of the late Rajnikat Kantaria. The launch is a bold step forward in journey toward agri-innovation, climate resilience, and sustainable nourishment for every Kenyan…

Co-op bank records net profit rise of Ksh14 billion in first half of 2025

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has recorded an after-tax profit of Ksh14.1 billion for the first half of 2025, representing an 8.4 percent increase from Ksh13 billion posted during the same period last year. Profit before tax rose by 8.3 percent to Ksh19.7 billion, up from Ksh18.2 billion in the first half of 2024. The bank…

High Court blocks privatization of Kenya Pipeline Company

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2025August 15, 202503 mins

The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the government from privatizing the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory order on August 15, 2025, halting any sale, transfer, or disposal of KPC shares until a petition challenging the move is fully heard. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the…

President Ruto launches Ksh750M Awendo housing project, pledges jobs, urban renewal

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

President William Ruto on Thursday, August 14, officially launched the Awendo Affordable Housing Project, the Ksh750 million initiative which will deliver 293 modern housing units within the next 12 months. The development is located on a 1.8-acre site adjacent to the Awendo Mosque According to the plan, the project will feature two high-rise residential blocks,…

Siraji Sacco in Laikipia advertises three job positions

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

Siraji Sacco a licensed medium size Sacco society based in Timau, Nanyuki town, is seeking to recruit MSME officer, Micro Credit Officer and Debt Collector. MSME officer purpose will be promotion, growth and management of the Sacco’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) while Micro Credit Officer role will be growing the business and groups…

Embu County champions saving and investment culture to boost economic growth, empowerment

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

The County Government of Embu is championing a culture of savings and investment among its citizens to foster economic growth and empowerment at the grassroots level, this is evident by the recent Embu Bodaboda Summit and the launch of a strategic plan for the riders. During the summit, Governor Cecily Mbarire urged riders to join…

Government holds coffee sensitization forums to boost coffee production in Kisii, Nyamira counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

The National government in collaboration with County government of Nyamira County and Kisii County has held a coffee sensitization programme in Kisii County that brought together coffee farmers and other stakeholders from various Cooperatives. The revival of coffee through the Co-operative Societies Programme, spearheaded by New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) PLC in partnership with…

Delegates at CPA Africa Region Conference call for legislative action to mitigate climate change, AfCFTA implementation

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

The delegates attending the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Banjul, Gambia have emphasized on the need for legislative action to mitigate against climate change as well as measures to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The calls were made during a session presided over by the…

Kenya to face rice crisis if duty-free imports are blocked, gov’t warns

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

The government has warned that Kenya could face a severe rice shortage and soaring prices if the courts uphold a petition seeking to block the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, This comes after the High Court temporarily halted the importation of rice on August 11 after farmers filed a petition arguing that…

Parliament cuts affordable housing deposit to 5% amid ksh1.2B worth unsold homes

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

Parliament has approved the Affordable Housing Programme new rules cutting the requirement deposit from 10 percent to 5 percent. This will enable more Kenyans hoping to own homes under the government’s Boma Yangu programme to pay much lower deposit. The National Assembly passed the Affordable Housing Regulations of 2025 on August 14, 2025 in a…