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Africa’s business heroes 2025 top 10 finalists to compete for US$1.5 Million in grant funding

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202505 mins

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy has announced the top 10 finalists of 2025 to compete for US$1.5 million in grant funding. The announcement comes following the highly contested Semi-Finals held in Dakar, Senegal on 10–11 September 2025. The heroes were selected from a pool of nearly…

Kisumu Assembly awarded at the ASK show for promoting climate smart agriculture

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 202505 mins

The County Assembly of Kisumu emerged the best in this year’s Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya, ASK (East Africa) regional show. The assembly impressed the judges by adhering to the theme of the event ‘Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth’. Assembly clerks Owen Ojuok while speaking after receiving their award said…

Kitui Cooperatives urged to utilize local resources to impact life

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 2025July 18, 202508 mins

The Cooperatives in Kitui County have been urged to make use of the local resources to achieve their objective of changing the livelihoods of members. Speaking during the Ushirika day, on July 5, at the Kitui British American Tobacco (BAT) Grounds, the Kitui County Trade, Industry, Medium and Small-Medium Enterprises, Innovation and Cooperatives Minister Rose…

Cooperative Movement in Africa honored at 2025 World Credit Union Conference

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202504 mins

The Cooperative Movement in Africa has been honored at the 2025 World Credit Union Conference where different officials were awarded. Amb. Emmanuel O. Darko, ACCOSCA Goodwill Ambassador and Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association, awarded with the Prestigious 2025 Distinguished Service Award – the highest cooperative honor bestowed by World…

Governor Kahiga lauds Cooperatives for supporting economic growth in the county

Sacco ReviewJuly 9, 2025July 10, 202504 mins

Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Cooperatives in the County for fast tracking economic growth and supporting livelihoods. Speaking during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations Governor Kahiga said the cooperatives are supporting more than half a million members. “The increase of cooperatives is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people and…

Incorporate cooperative aspects in school curriculum to boost savings culture, says Sacco boss

Sacco ReviewJuly 8, 202505 mins

Faridi Sacco Vice Chairperson Jeremiah Luttah has called for incorporation of cooperative aspects in school curriculum to boost the saving culture among the young generation. Speaking during the Ushirika Day 2025 celebration at the Busia ATC ground, an event attended by various key stakeholders in the cooperative movement in Busia County, Luttah highlighted the need…

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Agriculture CS Kagwe honored for distinguished leadership

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202502 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has been awarded the Distinguished Leadership in Public Service Award during the unveiling of the Brand Africa 100 Kenya’s Best Brands 2025 rankings in Nairobi. Kagwe was recognized for his transformative contributions to public health, digital infrastructure, and nation branding. The CS’s award underscored the powerful connection…

Equity group’s Dr.James Mwangi honored with UNHCR Visionary Award

Sacco ReviewMay 9, 202504 mins

Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi has received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR Visionary Award for his bold leadership and pioneering efforts in financial inclusion for displaced communities across Africa. The citation of the award presented at the Africa Forum on Displacement 2025 in Nairobi illustrated how Dr Mwangi is an inspiring champion and…

CS Wycliffe Oparanya honored for exemplary leadership

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 202402 mins

In a momentous celebration of academic excellence, Hon. FCPA Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. The conferment will take place on December 11, 2024,…

Best SACCOs feted in 2024 Ushirika Day Award Ceremony

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 2024September 24, 202407 mins

Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) in the country have been awarded for their good performance in the year ended 2023 in Award Ceremony and Luncheon for Ushirika Day celebrations held in Nairobi on Friday . Some of the Saccos Awarded include Kenya National Police Sacco that was awarded Best Managed Sacco in the country, Tembo…