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Gov’t to establish national animal feed reserves to cushion livestock sector from drought

Sacco ReviewJanuary 19, 202604 mins

The government will establish national animal feed reserves to protect livestock and pastoralist livelihoods from recurring droughts that have previously wiped out more than 2.5 million animals and caused losses exceeding Ksh50 billion. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe announced the initiative in Embu County, saying drought has become a recurring reality…

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…

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…

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…

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…

ICPAK submits views regarding proposed sale of Gov’t stake in Safaricom, calls for transparency in pricing

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 202604 mins

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has submitted its views to Parliament on the proposed partial divestiture of the government’s stake in Safaricom PLC, outlining both the strengths and weaknesses of the plan and drawing comparisons with international practices, including India. In its submission, ICPAK noted that the proposed divestiture could provide…

IG sacco rolls out 2026 members education program in four centres

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 202603 mins

The Kakamega based Invest and Grow, IG SACCO has rolled out 2026 Members’ Education Program, a financial literacy initiative targeting members across four branches in Western Kenya. According to a notice issued by the Sacco, the program will take place on Saturday, January 17, beginning at 10 a.m, with parallel sessions scheduled in Matete, Mumias,…

U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA, boosting Kenya’s trade prospects

Sacco ReviewJanuary 14, 202603 mins

The United States House of Representatives has passed a Bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a further three years, marking a significant milestone in U.S. Africa trade relations and providing renewed certainty for key export sectors in Kenya. In Kenya, the textile and apparel industries operating within Export Processing Zones…