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Government, farmers urged to embrace technology to boost food production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 29, 202503 mins

Scholars have urged the government and farmers to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technology in agriculture in a bid to bridge the food shortage gap in the country. Led by Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, scholars aver that incorporating technology in every aspect of our lives, more so agriculture, is the surest way of addressing…

Industry experts urge MSMEs to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to boost effeciency

Sacco ReviewAugust 21, 202504 mins

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been encouraged to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to boost efficiency, strengthen customer experience and remain competitive in fast changing markets. According to industry experts, AI offers businesses the ability to improve decision-making, streamline processes and provide personalized services to customers. In Kenya, stakeholders have highlighted that adopting AI…

Women-led Enterprises hailed as transformative, key to unlocking a myriad of opportunities

Sacco ReviewMarch 30, 2025March 30, 202507 mins

Women are increasingly taking the reins of entrepreneurship, driving innovation and economic growth in the country. Globally according to the World Bank, one-third of businesses worldwide have a woman among their principal owners. This number is steadily rising, with the number of startups with female founders doubling globally. Studies also suggest that women-led businesses are…

SACCOs go big on digital platforms to attract the youth

Sacco ReviewMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025010 mins

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) have, in the recent past, stepped up their digital marketing campaigns, running attractive TV advertisements, updating their websites to make them more interactive, and going big on X, Facebook, and other social media platforms. SACCOs are also investing huge sums of cash to spruce up their online presence. This…

SMEs challenged to leverage on technology for growth, sustainability

Sacco ReviewFebruary 21, 202508 mins

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been challenged to leverage on technology and adopt industry networks to position their businesses better for growth. Industry players noted that for small businesses to flourish, adoption of technology is key as it helps in data management, enhanced protection against cyber threats, facilitates improved service delivery and enables access…

Saccos urged to embrace tech to lure youth membership

Sacco ReviewAugust 23, 2024August 23, 202403 mins

The Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO) Group Managing Director Arnold Munene has urged Saccos to take advantage of enhanced technology to boost their membership. Munene, in a commentary in one of the dailies, said that by doing so they will tap into the youth demographic which forms a majority of the…

KRA records 11.1 per cent growth in revenue collection, misses target

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 202409 mins

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recorded an increase in revenue by 11.1 per cent in the Financial Year 2023/2024 up from 6.4 per cent in the previous financial year. The authority collected KSh2.407 trillion compared to KSh2.166 trillion in the previous financial year. KRA says the performance translates to a performance rate of 95.5 per…

More than 18 million Kenyans have not joined cooperatives

Sacco ReviewJuly 4, 2024July 4, 202403 mins

The government is now aiming to have Kenyans embrace saving culture for betterment of their financial well-being. Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi says more than 18 million Kenyans are not in cooperatives and the government is pushing to have them save the little they make through cooperatives. The PS says they are encouraging Kenyans to…

Chuna Sacco announces job vacancy for Chief Executive Officer

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202405 mins

Chuna Sacco Society Limited, a tier-3 deposit-taking Sacco regulated by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) and located in Nairobi, is looking to hire a qualified and professional Chief Executive Officer who can effectively align with the Sacco’s goals and objectives. The role involves providing daily leadership, management, and vision to ensure the efficient and…

All set for Ushirika Day scheduled for July 6

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 2024June 24, 202403 mins

This year’s Ushirika Day, also known as International Co-operatives Day will be celebrated on July 6 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) grounds. The theme of this year’s celebrations is “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All”. This year will be the 102 Ushirika Day. International Co-operatives Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday…