Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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Reli Regulated NWDT Sacco has announced a vacancy for an Internal Auditor, inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply before the January 22, 2026 deadline. In a notice released under its current openings, the Sacco said it is seeking an individual who will play a key role in auditing operations, analysing financial data, and supporting…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that Kenya is likely to face a food insecurity crisis, driven by prolonged drought, declining domestic rice production and widening supply gaps. He said that the Country produces less than 20 per cent of the rice it consumes and is projected to face a deficit of more than…
Murang’a County Government has rolled out digital maize seed distribution to fast-track distribution of certified seedlings and farm inputs to 175,000 registered maize farmers. This follows the successful Christmas and New Year gifts pilot, where 350 shops reached 150,000 residents across nine sub-counties. Governor Irungu Kang’ata, speaking during the event, said the digital platform simplifies…
Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) has submitted policy proposals to the National Treasury aimed at strengthening SACCOs and protecting member welfare. Among the proposals is the amendment of Section 19A of the Income Tax Act (ITA) to provide a uniform tax treatment for all types of cooperatives societies, recognizing their shared goals…
The government has unveiled far-reaching reforms aimed at transforming Kenya’s tea sector, raising smallholder farmers’ incomes and strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the global tea market. Under the new reform programme, smallholder tea farmers could earn up to Ksh100 per kilogramme of green leaf by 2027, nearly double the current average returns. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary…
The power of authentic Arimis lies not in clever advertising, glossy rebranding or influencer hype, but in an honest story of usefulness. Arimis milking jelly was never designed for cosmetic shelves or beauty routines. It was made for cows. Specifically, it was formulated to soften and protect the teats of dairy cows during milking, preventing…
The government is preparing to unveil a revised Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) policy designed to transform the sector into a central pillar of job creation, economic growth and inclusive development under the Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Principal Secretary for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni said the sector has already registered progress under the current…
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has declared itself a key engine of economic growth, following a strong performance in 2025 that saw gains in revenue, agriculture and institutional ventures. Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority’s improved outlook was anchored on aligning its programmes with the national Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda, a move that…
Upper Manza Focus Community-Based Organization in Tala has announced plans to transform into a micro‑finance institution by 2026, a move aimed at shielding members from predatory loans and creating new growth opportunities. The CBO, which has steadily expanded its membership over the years, currently operates through table banking, offering loans to members. Chairman Nicholas Kyalo…
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has renewed calls for radical reforms in Kenya’s coffee industry, urging the government to scrap the Coffee Act (Cap 333), which he described as oppressive and a stumbling block to farmer empowerment and fair pricing. In a statement issued Saturday, Ole Kina said the time had come to fully liberalise…
