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Stop overtaxing companies FKE urges President Ruto

Sacco ReviewApril 28, 202505 mins

The Federation of Kenya Employers(FKE) have urged President William Ruto to stop overtaxing industries and Companies in Kenya, prompting high risk of closure and migrate to the neighboring countries in East and Central Africa. Speaking in Nakuru City during The FKE Regional Annual General Meeting held at Waterbuck Hotel Executive Director Dr.Jacqueline Mugo said companies…

Busia women entrepreneurs boosted through economic empowerment training

Sacco ReviewApril 28, 202503 mins

Women entrepreneurs in Busia County have received a significant boost through a new economic empowerment program aimed at enhancing their skills in entrepreneurship and financial management. The initiative, launched this week, is a partnership between the County Government of Busia, Stanbic Bank Foundation, and Kenya Industrial Estates. It targets women in micro and small enterprises,…

Sugar Board calls for cane development investment to curb shortages

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 202506 mins

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has made an earnest appeal to sugar milers across the country to invest in cane development in order to address the recurrent shortages occasionally experienced. KSB chairman Nicholas Gumbo noted that a number of millers were not keen on investing on cane development hence causing ripples within the sugar industry….

Parliament passes Anti-Money Laundering Laws Bill, proposes to amend Sacco Act

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 202507 mins

The National Assembly has passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill will see amendment of the Sacco Societies Act (Cap. 490B), empowering the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) in regulating the Saccos, the societies have mobilized deposits of members to the tune of more than ksh 1…

Joy as Imenti Central groups receive Kshs 6.9 million from Uwezo fund

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2025April 18, 202504 mins

Imenti Central Member of Parliament Moses Kirima has disbursed Kshs 6.9 million Uwezo Fund to over 80 local groups comprising youth and women in a bid to promote self-reliance and small-scale entrepreneurship. Speaking after disbursing cheques to groups, the law maker emphasized that the money is interest-free and meant for development-focused groups. Kirima also noted…

Meru Governor assent the Coop amendment bill

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 202505 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assented to the Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill aimed at strengthening governance of the cooperative movement. The assentment ceremony, held at the county headquarters, was attended by members of the County Assembly, representatives of cooperative societies, and various stakeholders from finance and agricultural sectors. Governor Mutuma, while speaking at the ceremony,…

Kenya sugar board moves to next subsidiary legislation on the proposed Sugar Act of 2024

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202505 mins

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) is moving into the next phase of subsidiary legislation to enforce the Act following a series of public participation meetings designed to gather insights from cane farmers about the proposed Sugar Act of 2024, This next step involves conducting a comprehensive Regulations Impact Assessment (RIA), guided by the Statutory Instruments…

KEBS calls on Kenyans to be more vigilant when buying goods

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202506 mins

Kenya Bureau of Standard (KEBS), Mount Kenya Regional Manager Jacqueline Kang’iri urged members of the public to be vigilant when purchasing goods by checking out for the KEBS standardization Mark. “We urge residents to always verify that the products they buy have the KEBS standardization mark. This is one of the surest ways to protect…

Agriculture CS issues an ultimatum to miraa traders, announces key reforms

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2025April 14, 202503 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…

Bodaboda riders urged to prioritize safety of their customers over money

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202503 mins

Kisii County Matatu Owners Association has called for road safety from all drivers and bodaboda riders. The Association’s Chairman Simeon Nyamwaro said that most drivers compete for money and carry excess passengers for profit making especially at this time students are closing school a practice he says leads to accidents that could be avoided. “We…