Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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Nairobi leads the latest crackdown on counterfeit and illicit goods as authorities intensify nationwide enforcement. Fake alcohol, tobacco products and repackaged fertiliser are among the items targeted in the operations. Schools and farmers are also in focus as the authority moves to protect consumers ahead of the festive season. Nairobi has emerged as one of…
Government-subsidised fertiliser clearly labelled “NOT FOR SALE” was being sold openly in Migori Township, leading to the arrest of three women and the seizure of 55 bags, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. The case began when members of the public alerted police to the illegal trade. Detectives from Suna East responded quickly…
Lawmakers are backing changes to the administrative structure overseeing Kenya’s public audit office. The proposed reform has renewed debate over the Auditor-General’s independence and accountability. The bill must pass the remaining parliamentary stages before the proposed changes can become law. Kenya’s public finance watchdog is at the centre of a major legislative push to strengthen…
Business leaders are pushing for changes to ease mounting pressure on enterprises. Financing challenges and regulatory hurdles remain key concerns for firms seeking to expand. CEOs want more predictable policies to support investment and business growth. More than 600 chief executive officers of private sector companies in Kenya are calling on the government to cut…
Kenyan chilli exporters have gained a new international market as trade opportunities expand. Strict registration, food safety and pest control rules will govern access to China. Farmers and processors are being urged to strengthen compliance to benefit from the export opportunity. Kenyan chilli farmers and exporters have secured access to the Chinese market following approval…
Regulated Saccos recorded higher earnings as lending remained their main revenue source. Investments in cooperative institutions and money market funds expanded during the year. Saccos ventured into green bonds as they diversified their investment portfolios. Regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) grew their total income to Ksh 172.83 billion in 2025, up from Ksh…
Coffee trading at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange generated significant returns in the latest auction. A handful of buyers accounted for most of the coffee traded. Grade AA coffee fetched the highest average price, while lower grades recorded weaker returns. Nairobi Coffee Exchange earned about Ksh 879 million from 17,442 bags of coffee sold at its…
Limuru Tea PLC has appointed Leila Chebet as its new company secretary, effective October 8, 2026. The board announced the change in a public notice, issued under the Capital Markets (Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023. Chebet takes over from Janet Akoth Ocholla, who resigned from the role on September 24, 2026. Ocholla had…
Women’s representation in Sacco leadership continues to edge upwards.Gender gaps remain wider in some categories of regulated Saccos. Delayed annual meetings could raise concerns over governance and accountability. Women’s share of seats on the boards of regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) rose to 25.5 per cent in 2025. That is up slightly from…
Jua Kali artisans are tapping into new opportunities through government housing projects Local workshops are finding ways to reach larger public procurement contracts. Billions of shillings in upcoming projects could expand opportunities for small enterprises. Jua Kali artisans have earned Ksh 264 million making windows and doors for the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project, which President…
