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Meru County commits to empower traders, farmers through improved infrastructure development

Sacco ReviewNovember 15, 202503 mins

The Meru County government is committed to empowering traders and farmers by creating and improving infrastructures in places they operate from. This was revealed by Trade and Cooperatives CECM Rev. Carol Kaberia, who noted that the county government has remained committed to empowering traders and farmers by improving market infrastructure and creating better trading environments….

SBM Bank Kenya returns to profitability, posts Ksh412 Million pre-tax in nine months

Sacco ReviewNovember 14, 202503 mins

Kenya SBM Bank Limited CEO Bhartesh Shah has reported a profit before tax of Ksh412 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, marking a significant turnaround from a Ksh1.3 billion loss in the same period last year. The bank’s total assets rose to Ksh104 billion from Ksh97.5 billion a year earlier, while customer…

Kenya’s Agricultural exports set to expand in U.S. market following high level trade talks

Sacco ReviewNovember 14, 202505 mins

Kenya’s agricultural sector is poised for a major breakthrough in accessing the United States market following a successful visit to Nairobi by the U.S. Africa Trade Desk (USATD) delegation. The team was formally received by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, marking a key milestone in efforts to boost Kenya’s export…

President Ruto reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to MSME growth

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202505 mins

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a key driver of economic transformation and regional integration. Speaking on Tuesday during the official opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, President Ruto said the MSME sector remains the “engine…

CS Oparanya urges Lake Region Counties to strengthen cooperative structures, embrace reforms

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202508 mins

Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has urged counties in the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) to strengthen cooperative structures and embrace digital systems to tap the resources available for development. He also called on them to jointly pursue financial reforms to unlock regional economic potential ahead…

State department for livestock dev’t, KNCCI partner for dairy, beef export expansion

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202503 mins

The State department for livestock development and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (KNCCI) have come together to boost Kenya’s dairy and beef exports. Speaking during the delegation led by KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto, CS Mutahi Kagwe said that KNCCI is a key partner in linking Kenyan producers to global markets and…

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…

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…

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…