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Kiambu to showcase emerging agricultural technologies during 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 202604 mins

The Kiambu County, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation and Cooperatives, has announced its participation in the 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026, to showcase emerging agricultural technologies, promote partnerships, and explore investment opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s agriculture, food, and livestock sectors. In a notice released by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation…

NBA: Kenya ready for commercialisation of GMO Cassava

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 202604 mins

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced that Kenya has successfully completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) for genetically modified (GM) cassava, paving way for the commercialization. According to NBA, the disease-resistant cassava varieties are engineered to resist Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), which causes browning and malformation of edible roots. Some varieties are also drought-tolerant,…

Kenya, IFAD initiate Ksh 600 million EU funded program to boost soil health, agriculture

Sacco ReviewJanuary 17, 202607 mins

The government, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has initiated a Ksh600 million European Union–funded programme aimed at restoring soil health and boosting agricultural productivity for 40,000 smallholder farmers across six counties. The €4.3 million (about Ksh600 million) European Union grant will support integrated soil fertility management, soil testing, agroecological training,…

Embu dairy farmers appeal for stake at New KCC Runyenjes factory to boost production

Sacco ReviewJanuary 17, 202604 mins

Dairy farmers in Embu County have appealed to the National Government to hand over control of the underutilised New KCC Runyenjes Factory to local dairy farmers. They argued that by placing ownership of the multi-million facilities under farmers, would boost production, processing and value addition thus increasing farmers’ earnings and boosting the local economy. The…

SACCO Sub-Sector: Achievements, lost chances, challenges and 2026 outlook

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2026013 mins

As the new year begins, this publication takes stock of achievements by Kenya’s vibrant Sacco Sub sector, some of the missed opportunities and what lies ahead. While financial cooperatives are still locked out of the National Payments System and lack an inter-lending facility, they have been able to ride on technology and other delivery channels…

Gov’t disburses Ksh6 Billion for drought mitigation, pledges monthly Ksh4 Billion support

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 202604 mins

The National Government has disbursed more than Ksh6 billion over the past month to support drought mitigation efforts across affected regions, Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has announced. The funds will been used to finance critical interventions, including the distribution of food and non-food items, medical supplies, and water to vulnerable communities hit hard by…

Nandi Governor under fire over Ksh621m incomplete dairy project

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 202606 mins

The Nandi County Government is facing mounting scrutiny over what has been termed one of the most egregious cases of public sector waste in the region’s agribusiness sector, following revelations that the Nandi Dairy Cooperative Union creamery in Kabiyet has consumed Ksh621 million in public funds yet remains incomplete, dysfunctional and non-operational eight years after…

Mwananchi Credit dismisses claims of financial strain, says operations stable

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 202603 mins

Mwananchi Credit has dismissed claims that it is facing financial difficulties or delaying staff salaries, asserting that the microfinance lender remains stable and on a growth path. In a statement from senior management, the company said all employee salaries have been settled in full and described reports to the contrary as misleading. “The truth is…

Governor Wavinya urges youth to go for NYOTA funds to boost economy

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 202602 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged the youths to go for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds whose disbursement will be officiated by President William Ruto in Machakos on Thursday. Governor Wavinya who spoke as she launched thirteen brand new road grading equipment in Mutituni under the ‘Barabara Mashinani ‘ program said nobody…

Kenya to gain duty free access to Chinese market amid US trade barriers

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 202604 mins

Kenya is set to benefit from significant trade opportunities with China after the Asian nation agreed to negotiations allowing Kenyan goods to enter its market without tariffs. The development comes as U.S. imposed trade barriers continue to affect local exports. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui announced on Thursday that, following recent bilateral trade talks with…