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Traders plan August 28 shutdown over rising costs

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202605 mins

Traders plan nationwide shutdown over rising business costs Higher customs values spark fresh concerns among importers SMEs demand predictable taxes and fairer business conditions Kenya’s small traders are stepping up their fight against rising taxes and import costs, with traders planning a nationwide business shutdown and demonstrations on August 28 under the banner “Businesses Under…

Govt readies for heavy rains that could hit 1.5m people

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202606 mins

Kenya prepares for heavy OND rains affecting up to 1.5 million people Government plans evacuation centres, supplies and rescue operations Counties at risk of floods and landslides placed under close watch Kenya has intensified preparations for potentially heavy October, November and December (OND) rains, with authorities warning that up to 1.5 million people could be…

KUSCCO set for restructuring as government moves to overhaul union

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 2026September 5, 202604 mins

KUSCCO set for rebranding as KEFESCO under restructuring plan Government moves to address union’s financial crisis Shareholders to discuss KUSCCO’s future on August 28 The Government is planning to rename the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) to the Kenya Federation of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KEFESCO) as part of efforts to restructure…

Tea farmers defy national strike as they proceed with daily chores

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202605 mins

Mt Kenya tea farmers continue plucking despite planned strike Farmers demand clarity on factory loans and sector finances KTDA says factories reported normal tea harvesting operations Tea farmers in the Mt Kenya region proceeded with plucking their green leaf, ignoring the planned countrywide presentation of a petition castigating unexplained loans. The farmers said the matter…

TBK, KTDA partner to boost tea value and farmer pay

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202603 mins

TBK and KTDA team up to strengthen Kenyan tea marketing. 71 KTDA factories could gain greater visibility for their unique tea brands. The push aims to expand value addition and improve farmer returns. The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) are exploring closer collaboration to strengthen the marketing of…

EACC flags governance gaps in Kenya’s co-ops sector

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202604 mins

Commission calls for stronger controls to prevent corruption and protect resources Co-operatives department commits to reviewing and implementing recommendations The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has flagged governance and oversight weaknesses in Kenya’s co-operative sector that could open the door to corruption. The Commission presented its report on the examination of systems in the co-operative…

New KPCU disburses Sh15bn coffee cherry fund, Nyeri leads

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2026August 22, 202605 mins

Coffee farmers across the country are receiving billions under a major cherry financing programme One county has emerged as the biggest beneficiary, while another records a striking payout pattern New figures reveal a wide gap in coffee funding between counties The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) has disbursed Ksh15.07 billion under the Coffee…

Kenya to import 25 million bags of maize as drought bites

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2026August 19, 202603 mins

Kenya plans to import 25 million bags of maize to bridge a drought driven food deficit The shortage threatens supplies and could put pressure on maize prices and consumers Government is turning to irrigation expansion and tax reforms to strengthen local food production Kenya will import 25 million bags of maize to cover a deficit…

Govt unveils measures as drought threatens maize production

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202604 mins

Government unveils measures to support farmers affected by drought. CS Mutahi Kagwe assures Kenyans there will be no food crisis. Drought threatens maize production in key growing regions. The government has announced measures to cushion farmers against the devastating effects of climate change as prolonged dry conditions threaten crop production in several parts of the…

Kenya turns to Comesa imports as drought hits maize harvest

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202605 mins

Kenya plans to import maize from Comesa countries as drought threatens domestic production. Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe said 25 to 30 per cent of the seed crop could be lost, but stocks for the next planting season remain sufficient. The government is developing flexible measures to address climate shocks, while sugar production has doubled, reducing…