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More Saccos are moving financial services onto digital platforms Mobile, USSD and digital lending services continue to expand Sacco agency networks also record growth as access widens Saccos are now taking financial services to the internet as the sector expands its digital platforms and reduces reliance on traditional branches. The 2025 Sacco Supervision Annual Report…
Coffee sales close the season with most lots finding buyers A small group of buyers accounts for much of the trading activity Prices vary across sellers, certificates and coffee grades Coffee worth Ksh 839 million (USD 6.48 million) changed hands at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) on September 29. Sale 42 wrapped up the 2025/2026…
National campaign targets better soil management by farmers New partnerships seek to improve soil testing and fertiliser decisions KALRO laboratories set for upgrades to support faster soil analysis Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched a national soil health campaign aimed at helping farmers make better fertiliser decisions based on the condition…
National agriculture summit set to bring farmers and stakeholders together Discussions will focus on food security, sovereignty and better jobs Cooperatives expected to feature in talks on markets, finance and value addition Kenya is preparing for a major national agriculture summit that will bring farmers, county governments, young innovators and partners together to take stock…
Lending expanded across key areas of member needs Some Saccos recorded faster loan growth than others Loan performance showed signs of improvement during the year The loan portfolio of regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) expanded by 12.25 per cent to Ksh948.67 billion in 2025, with land and housing emerging as the largest beneficiary…
Thousands of Sacco members were affected by delayed remittance of payroll deductions County governments and assemblies accounted for the largest share of unremitted funds The delays come as regulated Saccos continue expanding their assets and digital services More than 104,000 members of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) were caught in delayed remittances in 2025…
Saccos have set aside billions as losses tied to their KUSCCO investments KUSCCO is moving towards liquidation after members approved the process Sasra is strengthening digital supervision as new financial and cyber risks emerge Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) that had invested shares and deposits with the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives…
Nearly half a million new members joined regulated Saccos during the year Growing deposits and loans reflect rising demand for Sacco financial services Member protection and trust remain key as the sector expands rapidly Nearly half a million Kenyans joined regulated savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs) in 2025, pushing total membership to 7.875 million…
Regulated Saccos continued to expand their financial footprint in 2026 Members borrowed billions for housing, education and agricultural activities Digital services are widening access as Saccos face challenges over unremitted deductions Kenya’s regulated Saccos grew total assets to Ksh1.278 trillion by August 31, 2026, underscoring their growing role in financial inclusion. The regulated Sacco sector…
More than 500 exhibitors are showcasing products, technology and services Climate smart farming and export opportunities are taking centre stage at the fair Jamhuri Park is undergoing upgrades as organisers prepare for growing trade activity The Nairobi International Trade Fair has opened at Jamhuri Park today with over 500 exhibitors, a climate smart theme and…
