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Agro-based SACCOs poised for growth amid boosted budget

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 2025010 mins

Increased budgetary allocations to Kenya’s agricultural sector are expected to trigger a surge in demand for loans among members of agro-based SACCOs. This rise in credit demand is seen as a chance for SACCOs to enhance their loan portfolios, particularly for those directly supporting agriculture and rural development. With expectations of improved crop and animal…

Gender equity milestone triumphs in cooperatives, as NCGP completes validation process

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202506 mins

In a landmark achievement for gender equity and inclusivity, the National Cooperative Gender Platform (NCGP) has successfully completed its validation process, marking a significant milestone in the cooperative sector. This development, announced recently, underscores a growing commitment to ensuring that cooperatives—long celebrated for their democratic and community-driven ethos—become equal playing fields for all genders. The…

Key resolutions during 2025 Africa SACCO meeting in Addis

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202504 mins

SACCOs have been urged to embrace prudential regulatory frameworks by working closely with African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) and Policymakers to strengthen SACCOs Regulation for financial stability and also unlock their full potential as engines of inclusive economic transformation in Africa. This was arrived at during the official close of the…

KJET project call for applications deadline extended to July 20, 2025

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202503 mins

Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has extended Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project applications deadline to 20th July 2025. The Cooperatives, Associations and other cluster-based entities have been urged to apply for the project before deadline. The KJET project is 5-year GOK project funded by the World Bank (2024-2029)…

Jaramogi Hospital achieves Ksh150 million revenue rise as Ksh 2.5 billion target set amid elevation

Sacco ReviewJune 30, 202506 mins

Revenue streams at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, (JOOTRH) have increased from Ksh 30 million to Ksh 150 million between the financial year 2023-2024 and financial year 2024-2025 it has been revealed. Hospital chief executive officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital board has now set a target of Ksh 2.5 billon…

Kirinyaga coffee farmers to benefit as RainForest Alliance launches a program to increase coffee production

Sacco ReviewJune 30, 202505 mins

Farmers of Inoi Cooperative society in Kirinyaga County is set to benefit from a 3-year program dubbed ‘Brewing the Future Coffee to Stay’, funded by German (Tchibo) under the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods program (MSuLLi). The project led by the Rainforest Alliance aims to address the challenges in the coffee sector through promotion…

President Ruto leads celebrations of World MSMEs Day 2025, says MSMEs are engines of economic growth

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202504 mins

President William Samoei Ruto has led the country in commemorating World MSMEs Day 2025 at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi. Ruto said Small enterprises are the engines of economic growth since they drive innovation and but also support livelihoods adding that the sector creates the largest number of jobs and generates earnings for young people and…

Kahawa Na Mama: A clarion call to revitalize coffee sector to empower women

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202509 mins

Nandi County Woman Representative, Cynthia Muge has unveiled a transformative coffee farming initiative program aiming to revive coffee sector in the region to change the lives of thousands of women across the county. The programme, dubbed ‘Kahawa na Mama’, intend to revitalize the region’s coffee sector while empowering rural women to become financially independent. The…

Cooperatives urged to apply for KJET project before June 30th deadline

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202503 mins

Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called on Cooperatives, Associations and other cluster-based entities to apply for Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) project before June 30th deadline. The KJET project is 5-year Government of Kenya, (GoK) project funded by the World Bank (2024-2029) whose project development objective is ‘To…

PS Hinga reveals ambitious housing plan as Housing levy surpasses ksh120 billion mark

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202507 mins

Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga has announced that the government has successfully collected approximately Ksh120 billion through the Housing Development Levy in a significant update on the Affordable Housing Program. Speaking in Mombasa at a meeting with the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works, Hinga revealed…