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KRA launches innovative WhatsApp filing solution to simplify tax compliance

Sacco ReviewApril 5, 202604 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially launched a new WhatsApp filing solution, marking a significant milestone in the Authority’s journey toward digital transformation and customer-focused tax reforms. Speaking during a press briefing, KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga emphasized the Authority’s commitment to providing simplified, efficient, and inclusive tax solutions that drive domestic revenue growth….

Tourism stakeholders ask Govt to harmonize multiple licenses hurting businesses

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202603 mins

The Domestic Tourism Association (DTA) has called on both the National and County Governments to consider consolidating and harmonizing all licenses and regulatory requirements within the hospitality and tourism sector. Kisii Branch Coordinator Moses Okemwa said that currently the industry players are burdened by multiple licensing processes across different government agencies at both levels; often…

Government launches crackdown on Sacco boards over misuse of members’ savings

Sacco ReviewApril 2, 202604 mins

The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on Sacco boards accused of misusing members’ deposits through lavish foreign trips, manipulation of financial statements, and unsustainable borrowing practices. Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi, speaking during the Harambee Sacco Annual Delegates Meeting (ADM) in Nairobi, revealed that legislative and policy reforms are already before the ministry and…

SASRA orders SACCOs to bolster cyber-security ahead of holiday attack risks

Sacco ReviewApril 2, 202604 mins

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has directed all regulated SACCOs to institute round‑the‑clock surveillance and mandatory offline data back‑ups of their digital platforms, warning of heightened cyber‑attack risks during the upcoming Easter and Labour Day holidays. According to SASRA, analysis of past incidents shows cyber‑attacks peak during long weekends and public holidays, particularly in…

Livestock sector set for transformation as Kagwe unveils new KVB Board

Sacco ReviewApril 2, 202606 mins

Kenya’s livestock sector is set for a significant transformation after the inauguration of a new Board at the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB), in a ceremony that underscored the sector’s central role in economic growth, public health and global trade. The event, presided over by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, signaled a bold shift toward a…

Gov’t moves to expand farmer-led irrigation in Embu

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 202605 mins

The Government has taken a significant step in strengthening farmer-led irrigation Development in Embu County following the official site handover of the Kiruki Kiende Irrigation Project in Gaturi South (Nembure), Embu West Sub-County, Embu County. The Kiruki Kiende Irrigation Project, a Smallholder Irrigation Project Initiative in the Mount Kenya Region, has been in existence since…

Kisumu to host 2026 Africa Smart Cities and Townships Alliance (ASCA) summit in August

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 202606 mins

Kisumu will host the Africa Smart Cities and Townships Alliance (ASCA) Week in August 2026, an international summit expected to bring together leaders from Africa and Asia. The announcement comes after the lakeside City was selected to play the host, positioning it at the centre of a growing continental push to integrate healthcare, technology and…

TAC, Norwegian agency partner to empower youth in fish farming in bid to reduce country’s deficit

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 2026April 1, 202607 mins

The Aquaculture consortium (TAC) in Kenya in conjunction with the Norwegian Agency for Cooperation (NORAD) has launched youth-led initiatives in the aquaculture sector aimed at bridging Kenya’s 450,000 metric tons fish annual deficit. Speaking during the launch in Kisumu, TAC CEO, Felix Osok, said the Young-fish-and-the-Girls in aquaculture initiatives will not only attract but also…

West Pokot steps up efforts to address acute food security

Sacco ReviewMarch 31, 2026March 31, 202607 mins

West Pokot County is undergoing a transformative journey as the county government rolls out an ambitious initiative aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and solving food security in the County. The initiative spearheaded by Governor Simon Kachapin, show farmers across the County receiving maize seeds across the county. Jane Kachele, a farmer from Kapenguria, expresses the optimism…

Controller of Budget warns Kenya risks sinking deeper into a debt trap

Sacco ReviewMarch 31, 2026March 31, 202604 mins

The Controller of Budget (CoB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, has warned that the Kenya risks falling deeper into a debt trap due to expensive borrowing and poor project coordination. Speaking before the National Assembly’s Committee on Public Debt and Privatization, chaired by Mbalambala MP Shurie Omar, Dr. Nyakang’o painted a bleak picture of the nation’s finances,…