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Kenya to Host 8th African Association of Agricultural Economists conference in September

Sacco ReviewJanuary 26, 2026January 27, 202603 mins

Kenya is set to host the 8th African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) Conference in Nairobi from September 21 to 26. The conference themed “Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa”, comes at a crucial time as technology, data, and strategic partnerships are reshaping the continent’s agricultural sector. Cabinet Secretary for…

Government committed to monitor Nyota beneficiaries, says MSEA CEO

Sacco ReviewJanuary 25, 202607 mins

The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) Chief Executive Officer Henry Rithaa has said that the government is committed to nurturing youth-led enterprises through close monitoring, mentorship and training of beneficiaries of the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital programme. CEO Rithaa added that the State would closely follow up on all beneficiaries to ensure the funds…

Kenya Electrical Trades and Allied Workers Union warns of strike over pending CBA

Sacco ReviewJanuary 25, 202602 mins

The Kenya Electrical Trades and Allied Workers Union (KETAWU) has warned of major strike next month if the government does not implement a pending Collective Bargaining Agreement , (CBA) KETAWU secretary general Ernest Nadome said it is sad that the salaries remuneration commission was sitting on the CBA yet affiliate members have so far reported…

Kishushe Ranch Coop backs Govt-led solution to unlock mining investment and jobs

Sacco ReviewJanuary 25, 2026012 mins

Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited has welcomed a permanent government-brokered solution to long-standing disputes over mining activities at the Taita Taveta based ranch Addressing the press on Saturday in Voi, Kishushe Ranching Coop leaders said that move has cleared the way for legally compliant investors to operate, with local leaders expressing confidence that the move…

Kenya, UAE seal landmark trade deal to boost agriculture

Sacco ReviewJanuary 23, 202604 mins

Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first such trade deal between the UAE and a mainland African country, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for trade, investment and technology cooperation with the Gulf region. The agreement is expected to deepen bilateral trade ties, remove…

High Court rules whatsapp, sms and phone calls can form binding contracts

Sacco ReviewJanuary 23, 202604 mins

Kenya’s High Court has ruled that agreements reached through WhatsApp messages, SMS and phone calls can be legally binding, reaffirming that the substance of an agreement and the conduct of the parties take precedence over formal paperwork. The ruling arose from a dispute in which the court upheld a Ksh145, 000 judgment based on an…

Apstar Sacco puts 35-acre Lukenya land on sale

Sacco ReviewJanuary 22, 202603 mins

Apstar Sacco Society Limited, formerly Ukulima Sacco, has announced the sale of a prime 35-acre land parcel in the rapidly developing Lukenya area, just one kilometre from Daystar University. The land, located within Lukenya/Mavoko Municipality (Plot 343/5), comes with a ready title deed under leasehold tenure. According to the Sacco, the property is suitable for…

State allays fears over proposed small SACCOs mergers, says members’ savings won’t be undermined

Sacco ReviewJanuary 21, 202604 mins

The government has sought to allay fears among low-income and small cooperative societies, assuring them that proposed mergers with larger Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) will not threaten their stability or members’ savings. Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi said the reforms are intended to stabilise the SACCO sector, improve governance and enhance performance through…

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

KRA surpasses December revenue target as revenue hits Ksh307.6 billion

Sacco ReviewJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 202604 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh307.634 billion against a target of Ksh284.969 billion in December 2025, thereby surpassing the monthly revenue target with the collection representing a performance rate of 108.0 per cent and a growth of 29.3 per cent. Exchequer revenue amounted to Ksh284.265 billion against a target of Ksh261.758 billion, recording a…

CBK backs plan to sell 15% safaricom stake to fund infrastructure

Sacco ReviewJanuary 21, 202605 mins

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge has defended the government’s proposal to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom PLC, describing it as an innovative financing option aimed at supporting infrastructure development without increasing public debt. Appearing before lawmakers, Dr. Thugge said the proposed divestiture would have a positive macroeconomic impact,…