Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
KEBS warns manufacturers against using its certification mark on khat-infused beverages. The regulator revokes permits over misuse of certification for products outside approved scopes. Consumers urged to verify product certification and report suspected misuse of the KEBS mark. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has cautioned manufacturers and traders against displaying its Standardization Mark (S-Mark)…
Ten student-led businesses at MMUST secure seed funding to support their growth. The winning entrepreneurs emerge from a competitive pitching contest involving 20 finalists. The successful ventures enter a six-month programme to strengthen operations and prepare for investment. Ten university student-led businesses at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) have received a total…
Kenya is being urged to shift from importing goods towards expanding its domestic manufacturing capacity. Business leaders are highlighting regional markets as an opportunity to drive investment and economic growth. Calls for predictable taxes and simpler licensing are adding to the debate on how to strengthen local enterprises. Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee…
Kisumu is moving to establish a new investment hub focused on life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The proposed project is drawing attention to the county’s push to attract industries and expand opportunities for young people. A land donation has helped advance plans for the proposed development in Muhoroni. The County Assembly of Kisumu has approved…
Safaricom is calling for stronger safeguards as artificial intelligence reshapes the cybersecurity landscape. Kenya’s rising cyber threat activity is intensifying pressure on organisations to strengthen digital protection. Small businesses are facing growing calls to prioritise security as they expand their use of digital services. Safaricom has called for stronger cybersecurity safeguards as the growing adoption…
Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) sold 15,072 bags on October 13, 2026, earning Ksh695 million as buyers cleared almost every lot offered. Sale 2 of the 2026/2027 season brought 958 lots from 15 marketing agents to the floor. Together they weighed 932,861 kg. Gross value reached US$5.35 million, and the average price settled at US$287 for…
A cyberattack has disrupted operations at hundreds of supermarkets in France. Retailers are counting the cost of widespread refrigeration failures. Investigators are examining vulnerabilities in equipment used to preserve food supplies. More than 400 supermarkets in France were affected by a cyberattack that forced refrigeration systems to heat up to 50°C, destroying fresh and frozen…
Bad loans in Kenya’s banking sector have dropped to their lowest level in nearly four years. Private-sector credit has expanded, raising questions about who is benefiting from increased lending. Lower lending rates offer relief, but household incomes and business cash flow remain critical to loan repayment. Banks record a sharp improvement in loan performance as…
Manufacturers have challenged a sharp increase in industrial sugar excise duty at the High Court. KAM warns the higher levy could raise production costs, threaten jobs and weaken regional competitiveness. The court has directed respondents to file replies as the legal challenge proceeds. Kenyan manufacturers have taken the government to court over a sharp rise…
KIE and KNCCI have partnered to expand support for MSMEs across Kenya The deal targets financing, workspace, markets, technology and business support Partners will pursue market linkages, training, incubation centres and industrial parks Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed…
