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Tower SACCO partners with Lowaki Eco Solutions for clean energy access

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202504 mins

Tower Sacco has entered into a strategic partnership with Lowaki Eco Solutions to provide its members with affordable access to clean and efficient energy technologies. The collaboration is designed to transform how members manage their energy needs by offering subsidized energy-saving stoves and reliable solar power systems. Announced by Tower Sacco CEO Patrick Njenga and…

CS Oparanya dismisses KHRC report recommending scrapping of Hustler Fund

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202505 mins

Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Co-operatives, Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed a new report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission, (KHRC) that had recommended scrapping of Hustler Fund. The report released on 4th August described the fund as a politically expedient but economically disastrous initiative that has failed to deliver on its promises of financial…

Empowerment Programs key to grassroots prosperity, says DP Kindiki

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202505 mins

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has emphasized that the government is fully committed to uplifting those at the bottom of the economic pyramid through grassroots empowerment programs. Speaking on Saturday during the Molo Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum held in Molo town, Nakuru County, Kindiki defended the government backed empowerment programs and initiatives which targets savings and credit cooperatives. DP…

Coalition of Consumers call for strong consumer awareness on food safety

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202503 mins

Consumer organizations have called for strong consumer awareness on food safety and accountability in food systems in the country. Speaking during the 2025 Coalition of Consumers Meeting on Food Safety in Kajiado County, Alice Kemunto Director, Consumer Grassroots Association said there is need for strong consumer awareness and accountability in food systems. During the meeting…

KEPHIS opposes seed Bill, warns of weakened oversight, rise in counterfeit seeds

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202505 mins

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board has strongly opposed the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill 2025, warning that its enactment could weaken government oversight and expose farmers to substandard and counterfeit seeds. The board Managing Director Prof Theophilus Mutui also warned that unscrupulous traders may take advantage of the gap created by the…

Boresha Sacco launches new vehicles to boost North Rift operations

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202502 mins

Boresha Sacco has launched five new vehicles to enhance operations and marketing activities across the seven counties in the North Rift. The new fleet is expected to boost field operations, improve service delivery and support the Sacco’s efforts in expanding its reach to underserved areas within the region. The Sacco has steadily expanded its presence…

Coffee farmers earn big as Nairobi auction nets sh553 million

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202505 mins

Kenyan coffee farmers have earned a significant boost this week after the Nairobi Coffee Exchange recorded sales worth Ksh553.1 million. The auction, held in Nairobi, saw 10,494 bags of coffee sold to twelve local and international buyers. This is a major increase from the previous week’s total of Sh190.5 million, signaling renewed strength in the…

Parliament passes Equalisation Fund Bill that will see release of Ksh16.8 billion to marginalized areas

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202504 mins

Parliament has passed the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2025), setting in motion the release of Ksh. 16.8 billion to support the delivery of basic services in Kenya’s marginalised areas during the 2025/2026 financial year. The Bill gives legal effect to Article 204(1) of the Constitution, which establishes the Equalisation…

MPs urge team tasked with modernizing SACCOs sector to speed up the process

Sacco ReviewJuly 30, 202504 mins

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has urged a new team tasked with modernizing the saving and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) sector in Kenya to speed up the process. The committee pledged full support to the new team, as Chairperson Benard Shinali (Ikolomani) gave the assurance during a meeting with the…

Law expert advises landowners to protect inherited land to avoid encroachment and fraudulent transactions

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 202505 mins

A Nairobi-based law expert, Melisa Achieng, has offered valuable guidance on how to safeguard inherited land from encroachment and fraudulent transactions in the wake of increasing land fraud. According to Achieng, landowners should take proactive steps to protect their properties to avoid protracted land disputes. “Obtaining a confirmed grant and registering the land in your…