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Boost for SMEs as new funding, investment opportunities unlocked in Kenya-Gulf pact

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 202508 mins

The partnership between Africa and the Gulf countries has been taunted as a major milestone towards promoting businesses and triggering economic growth in African countries. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are set to be the major beneficiaries with eased access to financing as well as investment opportunities to grow and sustain the ventures. Partners under…

Kenya Dairy Board, ILRI signs MoU to boost milk production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202507 mins

Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the dairy sector. The MoU will provide a framework for cooperation to work from ‘farm to glass’ to improve dairy production, processing, and consumer awareness. Further, the partnership seeks…

Siaya County, Kakuzi partner to boost avocado and macadamia farming

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202502 mins

The County Government of Siaya, in collaboration with Kakuzi PLC, has embarked on a technical partnership to boost avocado and macadamia farming in the county. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to Kakuzi’s Makuyu orchards, Governor James Orengo highlighted plans to expose Siaya smallholder farmers to best practices in avocado and macadamia crop husbandry. Orengo also…

Metropolitan SACCO hit hard as cooperatives tribunal awards 36 refund claims to exiting members

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202504 mins

Metropolitan Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO), has been once again hit hard after the Cooperatives Tribunal awards 36 refund claims sought by members seeking to withdraw membership. According to the Tribunal registry the claims were awarded between February and July this years and they are running into millions. In one such case filed against…

MPs raise concern over planned sale of Portland Cement shares

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202504 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs have raised concerns over the planned sale of a significant stake in East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) to Kalahari Cement Limited. The MPs under Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired by Benard Shinali (Ikolomani) said the transaction has been shrouded in secrecy, with neither the management nor employees of the…

Boost for smallholder tea farmers as subsidized fertiliser arrives in October

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202505 mins

Kenya’s smallholder tea farmers are set for a major boost as nearly 100,000 metric tonnes of subsidized fertilizer procured by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) arrives in the country in October. The shipment, which marks the largest consignment in recent years, is expected to significantly ease input costs and improve yields for thousands of…

Nairobi investors turn to outskirts for strategic expansion

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202506 mins

A new trend is emerging among investors in Nairobi, with many shifting their focus from the congested city center to the surrounding outskirts and satellite towns. This strategic move is being driven by the need for expansion, affordability, and better accessibility for their growing customer base. Titus Kariuki, Chairman of Mark Touch Engineering Limited, highlighted…

FOPPS Sacco to upgrade to commercial bank to improve money circulation

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202504 mins

The former Public and Private Sector Staff Sacco (FOPPS) will be upgraded to a commercial bank to improve circulation of money amongst its members through the introduction of products relevant to their needs. Addressing members of the Central Cluster which had converged at Akites village in Chakol division of Teso South Sub County in Busia…

Mwalimu National Sacco opens satellite office in Busia

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202506 mins

Mwalimu National Deposit Taking Sacco has today opened a new satellite office in Busia County at Benna Plaza ground floor between Equity Bank and County Assembly of Busia, to serve close to 4,000 members in its bid to devolve the services close to its members. The move have been welcomed by members mostly teachers in…

SASRA releases new policy to address Sacco members’ complaints

Sacco ReviewSeptember 14, 2025010 mins

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) released a new Model Complaints Handling Policy for regulated Saccos to strengthen the complaints management framework within the sector, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements. According to SASRA the policy will provide a standardized and adaptable approach for Saccos to address member complaints effectively, transparently, and fairly….