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Agriculture ministry launches nationwide farmer registration exercise to streamline data

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 2025August 28, 202502 mins

The Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched a two-week nationwide farmer registration exercise, aimed at streamlining data for better service delivery to farmers across the country. The exercise, which began yesterday, was launched by the Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul, and is now underway in all counties. To mark the launch, Dr….

MPs express concern over slow implementation of NYOTA programme

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202502 mins

The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has expressed concern about the slow implementation of the multi-billion shilling youth empowerment project. The committee which received a briefing on the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme raised issues with some of the requirements set for youths before they can access the funds. The…

Government launches Bulla Cadey Irrigation Scheme to boost food production in Garissa

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202503 mins

The government has officially launched the Bulla Cadey Irrigation Scheme works in Garissa County, a project expected to boost agricultural production and support 500 smallholder farmers across 1,500 acres of farmland. The commissioning ceremony on August 26 was presided over by Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh and Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Engineer Eric…

Continental fundraising course opens in Nairobi to build sustainable nonprofit financing models

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202508 mins

An elite fundraising course aimed at reshaping how African nonprofits mobilize resources has officially commenced in Nairobi, bringing together participants from across the continent. The three-day program dubbed as ‘Fundraising for African Nonprofits’, has attracted leaders of civil society organizations, fundraising professionals, grant makers, and policy experts to respond to a pressing challenge confronting Africa’s…

EACC hands over report on implementation of fertilizer subsidy to ministry

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202503 mins

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has handed over the Compliance Monitoring Report on the implementation of the National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme (NFSP) to the State Department for Agriculture. The report was formally presented to Secretary Administration Harun Khator, who received it on behalf of the PS, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul. The report underscores the critical…

SASRA cautions Kenyans on rogue SACCOs, sets 2026 renewal deadline

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 2025August 26, 202505 mins

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has cautioned Kenyans to be vigilant before saving their money with Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs). In a public notice issued on August 25, the regulator raised concern that some cooperatives are still operating without valid licenses, which it warned is unlawful under the Sacco Societies Act. SASRA…

AFA licenses 152 coffee dealers in the 2025/26 financial year

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202503 mins

The Agriculture and Food Authority, (AFA) has licensed a total of 152 coffee dealers to export coffee from Kenya. In a statement on Tuesday AFA director general Dr Bruno Linyiru stated that the dealers were licensed under various categories, coffee Buyers are 126, Coffee Warehousemen 15 and Coffee Agents 11. Dr Linyiru stated that there…

Treasury extends hiring freeze until 2028, dims hopes for public sector jobs

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202504 mins

The national Treasury has extended the public sector hiring freeze for another three financial years, dwindling left hopes for public sector jobs. This move locks out thousands of job seekers from government employment until at least 2028. According to the Treasury, the move is part of the government’s effort to contain public wage bill, which…

Rwanda to increase cargo movement through Mombasa port

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202505 mins

Rwanda has announced plans to increase cargo movement through Mombasa port, citing improved efficiency, reliability, and regional connectivity. Currently, over 70 per cent of Rwanda’s imports are handled via Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port. Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ernest Rwanucyo made the announcement during a strategic meeting with KPA officials in Mombasa last week….

CBK survey projects drop in food prices despite soaring inflation

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202505 mins

Food prices are expected to decline in the coming months despite a recent rise in inflation. This is according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest agriculture survey, released in July 2025. The report shows that inflation edged up to 4.1 percent in July compared to the same period last year. However, the majority…