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MPs raise concern over planned sale of Portland Cement shares

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202504 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs have raised concerns over the planned sale of a significant stake in East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) to Kalahari Cement Limited. The MPs under Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired by Benard Shinali (Ikolomani) said the transaction has been shrouded in secrecy, with neither the management nor employees of the…

Boost for smallholder tea farmers as subsidized fertiliser arrives in October

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202505 mins

Kenya’s smallholder tea farmers are set for a major boost as nearly 100,000 metric tonnes of subsidized fertilizer procured by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) arrives in the country in October. The shipment, which marks the largest consignment in recent years, is expected to significantly ease input costs and improve yields for thousands of…

President Ruto assures investors of 10-year tax guarantee in special economic zones

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202504 mins

President Willian Ruto has outlined key government policies and laws to woo and protect more investors in Kenya’s special economic zones. The president pointed out that the Special Economic Zones Act of 2015, the Finance Act of 2023, as well as the Business Laws Amendment of 2024, give protection to investors in these economic zones….

Trypanosomiasis Research and Control conference kicks off in Nairobi

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 2025September 16, 202503 mins

The International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) has kicked off in Nairobi and will run from 15th September 2025 to 19th September 2025. The conference was officially opened by Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe who reaffirmed Kenya’s dedication to tackling tsetse flies and trypanosomiasis, diseases that for decades have weakened livestock, reduced farm…

FOPPS Sacco to upgrade to commercial bank to improve money circulation

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202504 mins

The former Public and Private Sector Staff Sacco (FOPPS) will be upgraded to a commercial bank to improve circulation of money amongst its members through the introduction of products relevant to their needs. Addressing members of the Central Cluster which had converged at Akites village in Chakol division of Teso South Sub County in Busia…

Mwalimu National Sacco opens satellite office in Busia

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202506 mins

Mwalimu National Deposit Taking Sacco has today opened a new satellite office in Busia County at Benna Plaza ground floor between Equity Bank and County Assembly of Busia, to serve close to 4,000 members in its bid to devolve the services close to its members. The move have been welcomed by members mostly teachers in…

SASRA releases new policy to address Sacco members’ complaints

Sacco ReviewSeptember 14, 2025010 mins

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) released a new Model Complaints Handling Policy for regulated Saccos to strengthen the complaints management framework within the sector, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements. According to SASRA the policy will provide a standardized and adaptable approach for Saccos to address member complaints effectively, transparently, and fairly….

Gov’t to buy maize directly from farmers for NSFR restocking as bumper harvest looms

Sacco ReviewSeptember 13, 202504 mins

The government will directly purchase maize from farmers to restock the National Strategic Food Reserve, (NSFR) to secure the national food security and stabilize the market. Speaking on September 11, during the official opening of the 2025 A.S.K. Central Kenya National Show at Kabiruini Showgrounds in Nyeri, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe…

KRA announces executive appointments to enhance service delivery

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202503 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has made key leadership appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service delivery and drive organizational excellence. The KRA Board and Management have announced it is committed to ensuring that executive roles are substantively filled while maintaining continuity and accountability across the organization. Effectively, Nancy…

Port towns urged to rump up transport around L.Victoria to spur economic growth

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202505 mins

Port towns around Lake Victoria have been urged to rump up transport and related activities around the lake in order to spur economic growth for the social economic welfare of the residents. This call was made the leaders drawn from Kisumu, Kampala, Jinja and Homa Bay who were attending the inaugural Africa Smart Cities and…