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KETSA calls for AI integration into SACCO operations for stronger digital governance

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 202508 mins

The Kenya Teachers’ Sacco Association (KETSA) has called the integration of Artificial Intelligence, (AI) into Sacco operations to strengthen digital governance and simplifies services. Speaking during the sixth annual CEO workshop in Mombasa, the forum’s Chair Joyce Ndegwa highlighted the urgency of adapting to technological shifts, strengthening Sacco member services, and innovative collaboration within the…

Boost for SMEs as new funding, investment opportunities unlocked in Kenya-Gulf pact

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 202508 mins

The partnership between Africa and the Gulf countries has been taunted as a major milestone towards promoting businesses and triggering economic growth in African countries. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are set to be the major beneficiaries with eased access to financing as well as investment opportunities to grow and sustain the ventures. Partners under…

Kenya Dairy Board, ILRI signs MoU to boost milk production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202507 mins

Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the dairy sector. The MoU will provide a framework for cooperation to work from ‘farm to glass’ to improve dairy production, processing, and consumer awareness. Further, the partnership seeks…

Metropolitan SACCO hit hard as cooperatives tribunal awards 36 refund claims to exiting members

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202504 mins

Metropolitan Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO), has been once again hit hard after the Cooperatives Tribunal awards 36 refund claims sought by members seeking to withdraw membership. According to the Tribunal registry the claims were awarded between February and July this years and they are running into millions. In one such case filed against…

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…