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CS Oparanya unveils Deposit Guarantee Fund in SACCO sector shake-up

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 2026April 15, 202604 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and SMEs, Wycliffe Oparanya, has announced the introduction of a Deposit Guarantee Fund aimed at protecting members’ savings in SACCOs in the event of a SACCO collapse. Oparanya assured members that their deposits would be safeguarded, ensuring that they can recover their money even if their SACCOs fail. Speaking about the…

AFA intensifies crackdown on illegal macadamia trade

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 2026April 15, 202602 mins

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has stepped up a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed dealers and processors of macadamia nuts across key growing counties, in a move aimed at restoring order and protecting farmers. According to the authority, the ongoing operation seeks to enforce compliance with the Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations of 2020….

Tuju raises alarm over shadowy gold firm behind deadly Siaya land dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2026April 14, 202606 mins

Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju has launched a blistering attack on Shanta Gold Limited, accusing the mining firm at the centre of a land dispute in Ramula, Siaya County, of operating under a veil of secrecy and disregarding community rights. Tuju said preliminary checks on the company’s structure point to an offshore registration in Guernsey,…

PS Ronoh : Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to unlock direct sales for farmers

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202604 mins

Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Ronoh has said the proposed Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 will pave the way for direct sale of tea, allowing factories and farmers to negotiate with buyers offering the highest prices. Speaking during a tour of Tirgaga and Motigo factories under the management of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), Dr. Ronoh…

Tuju, Orengo differ on safety of proposed Siaya power project

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202605 mins

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has insisted that proper health safeguards must be put in place before a Nuclear power project that is scheduled for Siaya County takes effect. Tuju noted that issues such as nuclear wastes, pollution and environmental safeguards must be taken into consideration first. Speaking in Siaya while flanked by area Governor…

PS Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho during a press briefing about Run for Oloolua conservation initiative. Photo by Obegi Malack

Govt, stakeholders launch initiative to boost forest conservation efforts in Kajiado

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2026April 14, 202604 mins

A major conservation initiative aimed at protecting Oloolua Forest is set to take place on April 25, 2026, at the Oloolua forest in Kajiado North constituency. The event, dubbed “Run for Oloolua,” will bring together government agencies, stakeholders, and members of the public to support forest conservation efforts. The initiative is being organized in partnership…

Jack Ranguma, SASRA Board Chairman. Photo/File

High stakes as stakeholders review experts’ report on Sacco reforms

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2026010 mins

Stakeholders in the savings and credit co-operative sector are reviewing a report by a team of experts proposing far-reaching reforms that could reshape regulation, governance and operations of Saccos in Kenya. The proposals, which are now at the validation stage, come amid growing pressure to strengthen oversight, protect member savings and address emerging risks in…

Mwalimu National Sacco Nyahururu Branch. Photo/ File

Why Saccos lead banks in land and housing financing in Kenya

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202607 mins

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) continue to offer a viable, more affordable, alternative to commercial banks for land and housing financing in the country. Data from Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) Regulated Saccos shows they cumulatively disbursed over Ksh125 billion in credit for land and housing during 2025, with most of the loans being…

Report: Kenya’s high power costs undermine manufacturing sector competitiveness

Sacco ReviewApril 13, 2026April 13, 202603 mins

Kenya’s power costs are among the highest in Africa, according to a new report by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). The report, supported by Trademark Africa and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, highlights how expensive electricity is impacting the country’s manufacturing sector, making it less competitive in both regional and global markets. Kenya’s…

Oparanya declares digital compliance mandatory for SACCO licensing

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202604 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has announced that no Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) will be licensed to operate unless it demonstrates full commitment to digital transformation. Speaking at the recent Leadership, Ethics and Strategic Governance Forum, Oparanya warned that failure to modernize would erode public trust and ultimately destroy…