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Sugarcane farmers urge president Ruto to act against cartels blocking sector reforms

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202604 mins

Sugarcane farmers from the Nyanza region have called on President William Ruto to intervene decisively in the sugar industry, accusing entrenched cartels of undermining reforms and exploiting growers. The farmers, through the Kenya Sugarcane Growers Association, warned that recent gains in the sector risk being eroded unless the government cracks down on vested interests. Speaking…

Nicco Movers Sacco resumes operation after suspension by NTSA

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 2026June 27, 202604 mins

Nicco Movers Sacco will resume operations following an order from the Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB) after being suspended by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over the alleged death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student. Eugine Mutuku was allegedly thrown out of a moving vehicle, registered under NICCO Sacco, without consideration,…

Parliament summons CS Wahome over stalled housing projects nationwide

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202606 mins

Parliament has summoned Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to a Speaker’s Kamukunji session scheduled for Thursday, July 2, to respond to concerns over stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme, one of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s flagship initiatives. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula issued the directive on Thursday, June 25,…

Uasin Gishu boosts cooperative societies through capacity-building initiative

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 2026July 29, 202604 mins

The Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through a comprehensive capacity-building programme aimed at improving governance, promoting enterprise growth, and creating employment opportunities. Speaking on Thursday June 25, during a training session attended by members of more than 40 boda boda Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), Governor Jonathan Bii…

Oparanya urges SASRA to strengthen institutional capacity, embrace technology

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 202604 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has urged the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) to strengthen its institutional capacity, embrace technology, and prepare for the proposed expansion of its regulatory mandate to enhance oversight of the cooperative financial sector. Oparanya made the remarks during a Board and…

Kirubia Cooperative to revive coffee farming through new leadership

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 202603 mins

The Kirubia Farmers’ Cooperative Society has shared its plans towards improving the quality of coffee production, farmers’ timely compensation, and the factory upgrade through the newly elected management. Chairperson Alfan Gitari Njeru, speaking after the polls, said the new leaders will work closely with members to address long‑standing challenges and ensure the cooperative regains its…

PS Kilemi strengthens cooperative ties in meeting with global apex body DGRV

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 202603 mins

Principal Secretary for the Department of Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi has paid a courtesy call to the offices of the German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation (DGRV), a global cooperative apex organisation that supports the strengthening of governance, institutional capacity, financial oversight, and value chain development in cooperative movements. According to the ministry’s social media post, the…

Meru ranked second nationally in Development Funds absorption- COB Report

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 2026June 24, 202605 mins

Meru County has emerged as one of the top performers in the use of development funds after recording a 54 percent absorption rate, ranking second nationally according to the Controller of Budget’s Third Quarter Report for the 2025/26 financial year. The report places Nandi County at the top with a 55 percent absorption rate, while…

MP Maingi urges waiver of Sh120 million rice farmers’ debt in Mwea

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 202603 mins

Mwea Member of Parliament Mary Maingi has appealed to the national government to waive a Sh120 million debt owed by rice farmers in her constituency, warning that the financial burden has continued to drain producers and stall growth in the sector. Speaking during President William Ruto’s visit to Kirinyaga, Maingi said the debt, accumulated since…

Kitui Senator calls for action to protect farmers from exploitation by middlemen

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 202603 mins

Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has sought urgent intervention from the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries over what he termed as the exploitation of farmers in Kitui County by brokers and middlemen during the marketing of agricultural produce. Speaking in the Senate, Wambua said farming remains the main source of livelihood for…