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Kenya to export sugar in 2028, President Ruto says

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has said government is committed in reviving the sugar sector and in two years or maximum three years Kenya will be exporting sugar. Speaking on Monday during ODM-Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group Meeting, in Karen, the president said the country has made a major step in the sugar, tea and coffee industry. “Watch…

Kenya presses on in building nuclear plant in Siaya; CS Wandayi reveals

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202509 mins

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that Kenya is pressing ahead with plans to build its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Speaking to the Senate Committee on Energy sitting in Kisumu, Wandayi said the move is part of a strategy to boost energy access and secure a long-term supply. He…

Government to pay Ksh6.8B in Coffee Cooperative debts: CS Oparanya reveals

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 202502 mins

The government has committed to settling Ksh6.8 billion in verified debts owed by coffee cooperative societies to financial institutions, offering relief to hundreds of smallholder farmers across the country. Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya announced the move during a coffee sector sensitisation forum held at Kisii School. He confirmed that while…

First lady opens agricultural centre to serve as training hub, research, and demonstration at UoN

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has officially launched the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC) at the University of Nairobi College of Agriculture a state-of-the-art hub built in honor of the late Rajnikat Kantaria. The launch is a bold step forward in journey toward agri-innovation, climate resilience, and sustainable nourishment for every Kenyan…

Co-op bank records net profit rise of Ksh14 billion in first half of 2025

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has recorded an after-tax profit of Ksh14.1 billion for the first half of 2025, representing an 8.4 percent increase from Ksh13 billion posted during the same period last year. Profit before tax rose by 8.3 percent to Ksh19.7 billion, up from Ksh18.2 billion in the first half of 2024. The bank…

High Court blocks privatization of Kenya Pipeline Company

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2025August 15, 202503 mins

The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the government from privatizing the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory order on August 15, 2025, halting any sale, transfer, or disposal of KPC shares until a petition challenging the move is fully heard. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the…

Delegates at CPA Africa Region Conference call for legislative action to mitigate climate change, AfCFTA implementation

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

The delegates attending the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Banjul, Gambia have emphasized on the need for legislative action to mitigate against climate change as well as measures to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The calls were made during a session presided over by the…

Kenya to face rice crisis if duty-free imports are blocked, gov’t warns

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

The government has warned that Kenya could face a severe rice shortage and soaring prices if the courts uphold a petition seeking to block the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, This comes after the High Court temporarily halted the importation of rice on August 11 after farmers filed a petition arguing that…

Parliament cuts affordable housing deposit to 5% amid ksh1.2B worth unsold homes

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

Parliament has approved the Affordable Housing Programme new rules cutting the requirement deposit from 10 percent to 5 percent. This will enable more Kenyans hoping to own homes under the government’s Boma Yangu programme to pay much lower deposit. The National Assembly passed the Affordable Housing Regulations of 2025 on August 14, 2025 in a…

DP Kindiki pledges tangible economic growth in Baringo County

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202506 mins

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed that President William Ruto’s administration is delivering on its commitment to transform Kenya, with visible strides in economic growth and development across key sectors. Speaking at his Karen residence in a meeting with more than 3500 Baringo leaders, Kindiki assured Kenyans that peace, economic recovery, infrastructure, and healthcare reforms are firmly underway….