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ACCOSCA seeks deeper partnerships to strengthen Sacco sector

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202605 mins

ACCOSCA is seeking stronger partnerships to build trust and advance SACCO development across Africa. The organisation says collaboration with regulators, government and media can strengthen cooperative institutions and policy engagement. Stakeholders have called for stronger cross border cooperation as African economies become more interconnected. The African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) is…

SACCOs are putting more focus on what happens behind the numbers

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202602 mins

KUSCCO has spent the week training SACCO leaders on budgeting, liquidity management and cost control, while Supervisory Committee members have been sharpening their oversight skills. The combination is telling: financial performance is not just about raising more money. It is also about how SACCOs plan, control costs, manage liquidity and keep management accountable. READ MORE: …

Firms absorb rising costs in a bid to retain customers

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 2026August 27, 202603 mins

Kenyan businesses are increasingly absorbing rising production and operational costs as they seek to retain customers amid growing price sensitivity and weakening purchasing power. The strategy is intended to protect sales volumes and prevent customers from switching to cheaper alternatives, but it is putting pressure on firms’ profit margins as fuel, transport, energy and raw…

DP Kindiki: First eight county industrial parks nearly complete

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202604 mins

Government moves to fast track completion of the first eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga and five other counties are nearing completion of their CAIPs Parks expected to create jobs, boost manufacturing and open new markets for farmers The Government has stepped up efforts towards the finalisation of the construction and operationalisation…

Bill proposes 7.5% pension deduction for county workers

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202605 mins

County workers could face a new 7.5 per cent pension contribution under proposed legislation County governments may be required to match employee contributions by up to 15 per cent Bill proposes stronger safeguards for pension remittances and limited early access to benefits County government employees could see a new 7.5 per cent deduction from their…

Kenya tightens border controls on pesticides imports

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202604 mins

Kenya steps up border checks to keep banned and unsafe pesticides out of the market Government pushes for harmonised pesticide rules across East Africa and COMESA Illegal pesticide entry has reportedly dropped sharply following tighter surveillance at key borders Kenya is tightening controls on pesticide imports in a move aimed at keeping chemicals that have…

Saccos await new law to unlock national payments access

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202608 mins

Saccos face another wait for direct access to Kenya’s National Payments System Industry leaders call for wider consultation as the Co operatives Bill remains stuck in mediation Proposed reforms could introduce a Deposit Guarantee Fund and expand services available to Sacco members Kenya’s Sacco movement is facing another delay in its push for direct access…

Meru CEO urges youth to embrace coffee farming for income

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202606 mins

Meru coffee union calls on youth to return to coffee farming amid ageing farmer population Climate change and quality concerns push farmers to adopt new production practices Union secures Ksh150 million financing to help farmers access specialised coffee fertiliser Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Duncan Kiambia Marete has urged Kenyan youth…

Kindiki urges counties to fast-track industrial parks

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202606 mins

Kindiki wants counties to speed up completion of industrial parks to drive value addition. He says all county allocations due up to August have been released. Counties have also been urged to prepare early for the expected El Nino rains. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged county governments to prioritise the completion of County Aggregation…

Proposed law seeks to create maize board to license millers

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202604 mins

A proposed law seeks to establish a Maize Board of Kenya to regulate the maize value chain. The Bill would introduce licensing for millers and give counties greater roles in supporting farmers. New research, development and dispute resolution bodies are also proposed for the sector. A new Bill before the National Assembly seeks to create…