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NCPB warehousing stores. Photo Courtesy

NCPB to buy 4.5Million maize bags as Senate Committee reviews its food security and grain stocks

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The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Bungoma County Senator David Wakoli has engaged the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to review Kenya’s food security status, focusing on grain reserves, storage, and post-harvest management. Members were informed that the National Grain Reserve currently has no maize stocks, with only 1,942 bags of beans…

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From left Insurance regulatory authority IRA officials director corporate services (DCS) Esther Musyoki 2nd seated,board of directors Immaculate Shamala middle and deputy director communication and public relations Joanne Wanjala pose for a photo with Business reporting journalists after the completion of the IRA Bima Mashinani training.

IRA pitch camp in Western region for Bima Mashinani sensitization drive

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The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has pitched camp in Kakamega County for a four day interactive workshops to sensitise locals on its Bima Mashinani initiative. According to the Authority, Kakamega was chosen following minimal investment in insurance matter within the region. The organisers have planned to engage various stakeholders including the Media, March 24, Boda…

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KUSCCO led by MD Arnold Munene at the National Treasury to advocate for the interests of SACCOs as part of the 2026 2027 National Budget preparations.
KUSCCO led by MD Arnold Munene at the National Treasury to advocate for the interests of SACCOs as part of the 2026 2027 National Budget preparations. Photo Courtesy

KUSCCO presents key recommendations for 2026/27 National Budget

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Kenya Union of Savings and  Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) led by Group Managing Director Arnold Munene,  has appeared before the National Treasury to advocate for the interests of the SACCO sector as part of the 2026/2027 National Budget preparations. In a significant move for Kenya’s SACCO movement, KUSCCO delivered submissions at the National Treasury Building in…

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A man with fish from Lake Nakuru. Photo Courtesy

Senators order immediate stop of fishing activities in Lake Nakuru

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Senators have ordered an immediate halt to all fishing activities at Lake Nakuru following declaration that fish from the lake are unfit for human consumption and the allegations of forced disappearances involving young fishermen. The directive was issued on Tuesday by the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, chaired by senator Fatuma…

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Ports DT SACCO announces opportunity for an Internal Audit Officer 

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Ports Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (DT SACCO) has announced an exciting opportunity for qualified professionals to join their team as an Internal Audit Officer. This critical role will play a key part in supporting the Sacco’s internal audit function, with responsibilities focused on evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance, and strengthening operational efficiency….

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CS Mutahi during consultative meeting with KTDA Holdings Limited and the Tea Board of Kenya. Photo Courtesy

Kagwe urges tea stakeholders to seek new markets amid global trade shocks

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The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has called for urgent reforms in Kenya’s tea sector to help it withstand global economic shocks and secure the livelihoods of farmers. Speaking during a high level consultative meeting with KTDA Holdings Limited and the Tea Board of Kenya, the CS warned that external geopolitical…

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KEWASCO chairman of the Board Sirkelly Cheruiyot. Photo by Ng'etich

Stakeholders okay KEWASCO to raise tariffs to finance its operations

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The Kericho Water and sanitation Company (KEWASCO) limited has been given the greenlight by its stakeholders to raise tariffs to enable it finance its operations. During a stakeholder engagement held at its water treatment plant at Toror, the leadership led by its Chairman  Sirkelly Cheruiyot and the Chief Executive Officer  Reuben Korir,  said the water…

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SACCOs in Kenya. The Writer says that the government should not tax non-core activities to

Why income from Sacco non-core activities should not be taxed

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Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) have long been recognized as vital pillars in Kenya’s financial ecosystem. This is true to-date. Under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), SACCOs are not merely financial intermediaries but grassroots economic engines that mobilize savings, deepen financial inclusion, and empower millions of citizens economically. They are agencies of change….

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Committee of Experts has warned that serious governance, regulatory and structural weaknesses are threatening the stability of Kenya’s SACCOs sector.

Experts warn of major risks in Kenya’s SACCO sector, call for urgent reforms

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A high-level Committee of Experts has warned that serious governance, regulatory and structural weaknesses are threatening the stability of Kenya’s Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) sector, calling for sweeping reforms to protect members’ savings and restore confidence in the cooperative movement. The concerns are contained in the Report on the Transformation of the SACCO System…

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