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Kisii Avocado farmers to benefit from Control Union Kenya, RECSA partnership

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202504 mins

Avocado farmers in Kisii County are set to benefit from a partnership between Control Union Kenya and Riaima Empowerment Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (RECSA). The move is aimed at equipping smallholder farmers with skills, certification, and direct market access under the “Control Union Mashinani” programme. Speaking during a farmer engagement at Borabu Bomachoge, Control Union…

Kenya halts on harvest, trade of macadamia nuts to allow maturity and boost quality

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202503 mins

Kenya has imposes temporal halt on the harvesting and trade of domestically produced macadamia nuts from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced. The move aims to allow the crop to reach full maturity and maintain Kenya’s reputation for high-quality macadamia nuts in both local and international…

Kirinyaga rice farmers call for protection as duty-free rice imports flood market

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202504 mins

Rice farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County are calling upon the government to protect them from incurring huge losses as the duty free imported rice flood the market. Mwea Rice Growers Chairman Ndege Muriuki talking recently warned that the policy could have devastating effects on farmers as the main harvest season begins. “We expect to harvest…

KRA appoints new commissioner

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202504 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the appointment of George Obell, as the new Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST), effective November 10, 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service delivery, and promote organizational excellence. Obell who has been serving in an acting capacity since the…

Making Kenya the Singapore of Africa is a tall order but it is doable

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 2025010 mins

Kenya’s dream to become the Singapore of Africa is bold, visionary and deeply inspiring. It speaks to a nation that aspires to rise above its struggles and claim its rightful place among the world’s most advanced economies. Yet for that dream to move from rhetoric to reality, Kenya must confront the uncomfortable truths that continue…

Law expert urges gov’t to impose penalties on delays in payment of pending bills to save suppliers, SMEs

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202505 mins

A law expert has proposed the enactment of a law giving timelines for payment of pending bills in Counties and the National government in order to cushion contractors and suppliers from losses. Melisa Achieng an advocate of the High Court of Kenya says penalties for delayed payments should be imposed by the Controller of Budget…

Parliament committee reviews new regulations to standardise county licensing procedures

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202502 mins

The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Chepkong’a has reviewed and adopted the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Regulations, 2025, which aim to establish a national legislative framework for standardized licensing processes across 47 counties. During the session, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Investment Promotion, Hassan…

Kilifi residents urged to use 32 registered Cooperatives for self-development

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202504 mins

Kilifi County residents have been urged to embrace the 32 registered Cooperative Societies to jumpstart their development and elevate the living standards in the County. Ganze Sub County Cooperative Officer, Maureen Mapenzi, talking to Sacco Review in her office said that the Cooperative Development Ministry officials registered a total 32 Cooperative societies between last year…

Kenyans receiving services at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters. PHOTO/KRA

KRA to roll out AI powered system to curb tax fraud, boost compliance

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202503 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce an advanced digital system that will automatically detect inconsistencies and fraudulent tax returns, marking a major step in its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into tax administration. The new automated validation system, which will be integrated into the iTax platform, is scheduled to go live…

CIS Kenya advertises chief executive officer position

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202503 mins

The Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS Kenya) has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), inviting qualified professionals to steer the organization to new heights in Kenya’s credit information ecosystem. In a public notice appearing in local dailies, CIS Kenya stated that the new CEO will be responsible for…