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Kenya Shilling’s stability attributed to strong economic fundamentals, CS Mbadi says

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202503 mins

Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, has dismissed claims of currency manipulation and emphasized that the resilience of the Kenya Shilling is a result of solid economic fundamentals. Speaking during a courtesy call by Swedish Ambassador to Kenya Hakan Akesson, at the Treasury Building, CS Mbadi highlighted the role of…

Unaitas Sacco partners with Pesalink in digitisation drive

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202502 mins

Unaitas Sacco has integrated its services with the Integrated Payment Services Ltd’s (IPSL) platform to enhance its services through a digital transformation. According to the Sacco, the partnership will allows Unaitas to conduct real-time payments, simplifying transactions for its members. “Pesalink now serves as the default instant-payment channel on Unaitas platforms, more than 400,000 members…

CS Kagwe warns politicians against politicizing tea prices, calls for technical solutions

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202504 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned political leaders against turning tea prices into a regional or political issue. The CS has said the challenges in the tea value chain are technical and should be addressed through policy reforms, data-driven decisions, and quality improvement, not rhetoric. Speaking in Embu County during…

Kilifi unveils Cooperative Act to regulate Sacco activities

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 2025November 7, 202505 mins

The Kilifi County government has unveiled Cooperatives laws that will help regulate activities and operations of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organizations (SACCOs) in the County. Mary Mkare who is the Kilifi County Director of Cooperative Development said that the new Kilifi County Cooperative Policy and the Kilifi County Cooperative Act once assent, will streamline the…

Social media influencer in legal battle with Sacco over apartment auction

Sacco ReviewNovember 6, 202504 mins

Social media influencer and actress Azziad Nasenya is embroiled in a legal dispute with Qona Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Society, accusing the sacco of unlawfully listing her Ksh 20 million apartment for auction. The dispute, which is currently before a commercial court in Nairobi, centers around claims that the sacco moved to auction her…

CS Kagwe warns against fake seeds as KEPHIS opens regional lab in Nyeri

Sacco ReviewNovember 6, 202506 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has sounded a stern warning to individuals involved in the sale and distribution of counterfeit seeds, describing the act as a national security threat and “treasonous.” Speaking during the official opening of a new Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) regional office and ultra-modern laboratory in Nyeri, Kagwe said fake…

Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi counties join forces to turn waste into source of revenue

Sacco ReviewNovember 5, 202505 mins

The County Governments of Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable them to develop a joint approach to waste management, including the establishment of a plant that will convert waste into a source of revenue. Speaking at Kathwana Headquarters, where the signing took place, Tharaka Nithi Governor…

President Ruto launches KenGen Kaishan Green Ammonia Fertilizer factory, paving way for Agric self-reliance

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202505 mins

President William Ruto has officially launched the KenGen–Kaishan Green Ammonia Fertiliser Project in Olkaria, Nakuru County, marking a significant step towards boosting Kenya’s agricultural self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on fertiliser imports. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, President Ruto emphasized that the project is a testament to Kenya’s ambition to combine renewable energy, innovation,…

Equity Group reports 32 per cent third quarter profit resulting to Kshs 54.1 Billion

Sacco ReviewNovember 3, 202503 mins

Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported a 32% rise in Profit after Tax to Kshs 54.1 billion for the third quarter of 2025, up from Kshs 40.9 billion, driven by diversified revenue growth, cost efficiency, and strong regional performance. The Group’s return on equity stood at 26.4%, with return on assets at 4.1%. Net interest…

KALRO to host field day on climate-smart fodder technologies in Kilifi

Sacco ReviewNovember 3, 202502 mins

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Dairy Research Centre, Msabaha, is set to host a Field Day on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at its Msabaha Centre in Kilifi County. The event, themed “Scaling Up Climate-Smart Fodder Technologies for Enhanced Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers,” aims to promote innovative dairy and fodder production technologies that…