Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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…
Kisumu County deputy governor Dr .Mathews Owili has decried the dwindling fisheries sector, despite the efforts being made by the county government. Speaking during AQUAFEDHA project launch at Ogal Beach in Kisumu West Sub-County, Dr Owili said the fisheries sector still faces significant challenges despite interventions put in place to solve various challenges in order…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has introduced three comprehensive draft regulations to enhance safety, reliability, and consumer protection within Kenya’s energy sector. The proposals, currently undergoing public participation, aim to address critical aspects of energy management, from incident reporting to service quality and licensing protocols. EPRA Director in Charge of Electricity and Renewable…
The Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC) has urged the Commissioner of Co-operative Development (CCD) to develop a policy guide that will enable co-ops to function in a way that will help open the common bond to the general public. The professional body has argued that though the opening of a common bond in the…
After a happy 40 years in the cooperative movement, where he rose through the ranks to become one of the renowned leaders, CPA Frederick Masoso Abuyabo, the immediate former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ufanisi Deposit Taking Sacco, hang up his boots. His handwork and determination have seen him climb the career ladder from a…
Eleven community groups from Siaya County have received a major boost for climate-smart agriculture activities in a concerted effort to combat climate change and improve resilience among vulnerable groups and people living with disabilities in the Lake Victoria Basin. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), seeks to empower communities with sustainable…
An estimated 4,000 people attended the two-day Kitui County Investors Sensitisation Forum, which took place on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. The event was held at the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park (KCAIP), located in the Kanyonyoo Location of the Lower Yatta District in Kitui County. Officially opened by Kitui County…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has called on members of the public to exercise their rights as outlined in data protection laws to guard against misuse by organizations. The Data Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, emphasized that reporting cases of data misuse will enable the ODPC to investigate within 90 days, leading to determinations…
Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya has said that transforming the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector is a top priority for the government. The CS, who was speaking during the official launch of the Kenya Public-Private Sector MSME Dialogue, MSME Connect, stated that the sector makes a significant contribution to the economy. He noted…
The National Construction Authority’s (NCA) Nyanza Regional Coordinator Festus Mariera has revealed that the body has begun enforcing the newly enacted Building Code 2024, which took effect on 1st March 2025. He said the new arrangement will replace the outdated 1968 building regulations. Mariera said the new code introduces stricter safety measures, sustainable building practices,…
