Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Kenya’s agricultural export ambitions are facing a major financial hurdle as thousands of farmers, cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggle to access affordable capital needed to take advantage of growing international demand. Despite the country’s strong agricultural base and expanding opportunities in overseas markets, many producers and small businesses remain unable to…
President Ruto assembled a team of top scholars to draft Kenya’s post-Vision 2030 development plan beyond political election cycles. The blueprint focuses on driving industrial expansion, creating jobs for youth, and advancing digital economic growth. Success relies on strong governance, public participation, and realistic timelines to bridge past implementation gaps. Kenya is preparing to enter…
Kenya’s expanding digital economy is increasing exposure to cyber threats, with experts warning that cybercrime is becoming a major national security and economic risk. Rising threats include DDoS attacks, mobile money fraud, phishing, ransomware and identity theft targeting businesses, government agencies and the public. Experts say stronger cybersecurity will require investment in skills, digital infrastructure,…
Kenya’s cooperative movement is widely celebrated as one of Africa’s greatest development success stories. Cooperative societies have transformed livelihoods through savings and credit, agricultural marketing, housing, transport, dairy, fisheries and manufacturing. Yet beneath these achievements lies a challenge that receives little public attention but has profound consequences for millions of members: silo competition, where officers…
High Western living costs create a tourism opportunity for Kenya’s economy. Digital nomad visas could attract remote workers and foreign income. Better infrastructure and diversified tourism are key to unlocking growth. Americans visiting Kenya are often struck by how far their money goes when used within Kenya’s economy. An apartment in a prime Nairobi location…
The recent fury over fuel prices was never only about oil. It was a seismic outburst from years of structural strain. Yes, geopolitics lit the match. War in the Middle East and threats to the Strait of Hormuz choked energy and trade, and for a net importer like Kenya the timing was brutal. But external…
For millions of Kenyans, a Sacco is far more than just a place to save money. It is a trusted financial partner that has helped families educate their children, build homes, launch businesses, and weather severe economic hardships. Unlike conventional financial institutions driven solely by corporate profit, Saccos are owned by the very people they…
Xavier Lugaga urges Parliament to ensure the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 strengthens governance without undermining member ownership and democratic control of SACCOs. A movement built by its members When Kenya’s economic history is written, the cooperative movement will earn a special chapter. Few institutions have empowered ordinary wananchi like Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies…
In many societies, success is often measured by what one acquires during one’s lifetime. However, true financial success goes beyond personal comfort and extends to creating opportunities for future generations. This is the essence of generational wealth. Generational wealth refers to assets, resources, and financial advantages that are passed down from one generation to another….
Some opportunities come only once in a generation. When they appear, nations must be prepared to seize them. The 2026 G7 Summit in Biarritz, France, presents such a moment for Kenya. The invitation extended to President William Ruto places Kenya among a select group of countries engaging directly with the world’s most influential political, economic,…
