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Meru residents celebrate appointment of county water CECM Baptista Kanyaru to Family Bank Board

Sacco ReviewDecember 20, 202504 mins

Meru residents and leaders have welcomed the appointment of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Baptista Muriki Kanyaru, to the board of Family Bank of Kenya. The bank announced that Kanyaru’s entry into its board is expected to strengthen governance, strategy, and regulatory compliance as the institution expands its footprint in the country’s banking…

Tongoyo hails youth employment push as government links graduates to jobs at home and abroad

Sacco ReviewDecember 20, 202504 mins

Narok West Member of Parliament Gabriel Tongoyo has praised government initiatives aimed at expanding employment opportunities for young people, saying the programmes are beginning to yield results. He noted that while unemployment remains a major national challenge, an increasing number of youths are benefiting from targeted interventions. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Maasai Mara…

Kisumu positions itself as regional aviation and investment hub with new Entebbe Flight

Sacco ReviewDecember 17, 202504 mins

Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o says the lakeside city is accelerating its transformation into a regional investment and logistics hub, backed by expanding aviation infrastructure and growing connectivity within the East African market. In remarks delivered on his behalf by Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili during the launch of Safarilink’s inaugural Kisumu–Entebbe flight, Nyong’o…

Coffee theft returns to Kangema as 15 bags vanish in dawn raid

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202503 mins

Panic has gripped coffee farmers in Kangema, Murang’a after a gang broke into Marimira Coffee Factory and made away with 15 bags of coffee in what locals believe was a carefully planned inside job. The incident has revived fears of renewed thefts at a time when prices at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange are rising. The…

Kisumu to enforce mandatory SACCO membership for all 20,000 bodaboda riders

Sacco ReviewDecember 15, 2025December 15, 202505 mins

More than 20,000 boda boda riders in Kisumu County will from next year be required to register with SACCOs operating within their respective wards, in a move aimed at restoring order and improving safety in the sector. The Kisumu County Boda Boda Association chairman, Jacob Ogamba, said no rider will be allowed to operate without…

Yetu DT Sacco unveils five‑year plan to grow into a KSh20 billion institution

Sacco ReviewDecember 15, 202504 mins

Yetu DT Sacco has unveiled an ambitious five‑year expansion strategy aimed at transforming the cooperative into a KSh20 billion institution through infrastructure upgrades, digital innovation and community‑driven investments. The plan was announced recently during a Special General Meeting held at the Yetu Pamoja Investment Park in Nkubu, South Imenti constituency. Chief Executive Officer Dennis Kirimi…

Kapkoros tea farmers demand disbandment of board over alleged mismanagement

Sacco ReviewDecember 15, 202503 mins

Tea farmers under the Kapkoros Tea Factory Group of Companies are demanding the immediate dissolution of the board of directors, accusing it of prolonged mismanagement that they say has eroded their earnings and destabilized their livelihoods. The group comprises Kapkoros, Motigo, Tirgaga and Olenguruone tea factories. Led by farmer representative Alice Koros, the growers said…

Kisii tea farmers urged to adopt modern farming practices to boost yields

Sacco ReviewDecember 15, 2025December 15, 202503 mins

Tea farmers in Kisii County have been urged to embrace modern agricultural practices to improve crop yields and strengthen their household incomes. Zone 11 Tea Farmers Chairman Ombasa Omweno said the adoption of certified tea seeds and proper farm management techniques is essential for farmers seeking better returns from their labour. Speaking to farmers in…

KRA announces key executive appointments to drive digital and policy reforms

Sacco ReviewDecember 12, 202506 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced two major executive appointments approved by its Board, marking a significant step in the agency’s ongoing organisational transformation, technology modernisation, and evidence‑driven tax policy agenda. The appointments, which take effect on 12th January 2026, are expected to strengthen KRA’s leadership capacity as it accelerates reforms across its operational…

Kenyans receiving services at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters. PHOTO/KRA

KRA warns businesses to vet suppliers after court upholds Ksh773M missing‑trader tax case

Sacco ReviewDecember 12, 202505 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged businesses across the country to strengthen their due diligence processes and transact only with credible suppliers, following a recent High Court ruling that reinforced efforts to dismantle the growing missing‑trader scheme. Speaking during a leadership forum, Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the fraudulent scheme continues to undermine fair…