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Parliament urged to fast-track Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill to salvage development programmes

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202505 mins

National Assembly minority leader Junet Mohamed, has called on Parliament to urgently prioritise the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that delays in passing the legislation could paralyse the country’s roads development programme. Speaking at the opening of the 3rd National Assembly Leadership Retreat in Naivasha, the Suna East MP stressed that the proposed law…

Stiff encounter looms for KTDA vice chair election after Chepkwony demise

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 2025August 25, 202503 mins

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) vice chairperson vacant position has attracted at least three candidates eyeing one of the most influential positions in the country’s tea industry creating creating a stiff encounter as every candidate eye to win. The position of vice-chairmanship is influential as it oversees operations affecting more than 680,000 small-scale farmers…

Mbadi: Export growth and debt discipline are driving Kenya’s economic stability

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202503 mins

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has revealed that the Kenya’s economy is showing signs of growth and stability, thanks to strong export performance and good debt management Speaking during the launch of the 2026/27 budget preparation process at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) earlier today, Mbadi said the country’s fiscal position has improved, due…

PS Omollo applauds S&P credit upgrade as boost for Kenya’s economic confidence

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202503 mins

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has welcomed the recent decision by S&P Global Ratings to raise Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit score from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, calling it a strong endorsement of the country’s economic direction under President William Ruto. In a post shared on his official X (Formerly twitter)…

Tea Board calls for tea transport levy waiver, says it eats farmers’ bonuses

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202505 mins

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has asked the Mombasa County government to scrap the Ksh7,000 levy charged on every truck transporting tea to the port city. The board says the fee is eating into farmers’ bonuses and weakening the sector’s competitiveness. TBK Chief Executive Willy Mutai explained that in every 21,000 kilos ferried to…

Gov’t grants 10 companies exclusive license to export coffee

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202504 mins

The government has issued exclusive coffee export licenses to 10 companies, this marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform Kenya’s coffee sector and boost earning for smallholders farmers. In a gazette notice dated August 22, 2025, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced its intention to grant the licenses under the Crops…

PS Ronoh highlights Kenya’s strategic engagement in nuclear science for agrifood transformation

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202503 mins

Agriculture Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul has highlighted Kenya’s strategic engagement in nuclear science for the Agrifood transformation. PS Ronoh was speaking when he participated in the high-level thematic event “Enhancing Health and Food Security in Africa through Nuclear Science and Technology” during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)…

Standard Bank appoints Dr. Oigara as East Africa Regional Chief Executive

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202503 mins

Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa. The appointment takes effect on 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval. In its statement, the bank stated: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive, East Africa, effective…

Trans Nzoia Governor opposes Nzoia Sugar company redundancy plan

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202506 mins

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has opposed a redundancy plan by Nzoia Sugar Company that could leave thousands of workers jobless. In a statement issued on August 21, 2025, Natembeya raised alarm over an internal memo dated August 18, 2025, in which the management of Nzoia Sugar notified its staff of an intended redundancy effective…

Cooperative University proposes establishment of Africa Horticulture Centre

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 2025August 22, 202504 mins

The Cooperative University of Kenya has proposed the establishment of an Africa Horticulture Centre, a collaborative venture with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). The Horticulture Centre is aimed at creating a continental hub for horticulture research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The University Chancellor Dr. Benard William Chitunga who presented the proposal during a…