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ODPC gives businesses 14 days to renew certificates

Sacco ReviewAugust 29, 202604 mins

ODPC gives businesses 14 days to renew expired certificates. Non-compliant firms risk enforcement action and disruption. Renewal deadline is September 11, 2026. Businesses and other organisations handling personal data now have 14 days to renew expired registration certificates or risk enforcement action that could disrupt their operations, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)…

PS Njogu urges Kenyans to register with migration authority

Sacco ReviewAugust 29, 202608 mins

Kenyans seeking jobs abroad urged to use licensed recruitment agencies. Government says Kazi Majuu has opened overseas jobs for thousands of Kenyans. Youth encouraged to gain technical skills and secure valid passports. The government has advised Kenyans to ensure they register with the Safe Labour Migration Authority before travelling abroad in order to avoid being…

AFC wins global sustainability award in Germany

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 202603 mins

AFC wins global award for outstanding business sustainability. It becomes the first Kenyan institution to earn SSCI certification. Award recognises its focus on climate smart financing for farmers. Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has been recognised at the Global Sustainable Finance Conference held at Karlsruhe City Hall in Germany, winning the “Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement” award….

Nairobi lawyer Joel Mbaluka ranked top in commercial law

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 202602 mins

Joel Kyatha Mbaluka named Kenya’s top commercial law statesperson for 2026. The recognition comes from The Lawyer Africa’s annual rankings. Mbaluka joins leading legal professionals recognised for expertise and impact. Nairobi-based commercial lawyer Joel Kyatha Mbaluka has been ranked the Top Statesperson (Highest Ranking) in Commercial Law in Kenya 2026. The recognition was conferred by…

Nairobi traders strike, march to KRA over rising taxes

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 202603 mins

Nairobi traders strike over rising taxes and import costs. Protesters march to KRA over the new cargo valuation. Traders warn higher costs could push up consumer prices. Small-scale traders in Nairobi have launched a strike and marched to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices to protest against rising taxes and import costs, saying the new measures…

PS Njogu lauds ‘Kazi Majuu’ program for 583,000 jobs

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202607 mins

Kazi Majuu has helped 583,000 Kenyans secure jobs locally, digitally and abroad. PS Roseline Njogu urges youth to register through official channels and acquire marketable skills. The programme is expanding diaspora opportunities, with the UK emerging as a key destination. Diaspora Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has commended the ‘Kazi Majuu’ program, which has created jobs…

Cows, goats and sheep set to get digital identities

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202605 mins

Kenya is rolling out a digital system to give cows, goats and sheep unique identities. The system will help tackle livestock theft, track diseases and verify animal ownership. Digital traceability could also help Kenyan livestock producers access lucrative export markets. Cows, goats and sheep could soon have their own digital identity as the government steps…

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…