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CS Kagwe calls for building of knowledge–driven agriculture to boost food security

Sacco ReviewAugust 30, 202503 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, CS Mutahi Kagwe has called for the building of knowledge –driven agriculture to help farmers increase yields in order to boost food security in the country. Speaking at Egerton University, Njoro in Nakuru County during the opening of the Kenya National Research Festival which kicked off this week, Kagwe called for greater…

WOCCU names Paul Treinen as permanent President and CEO

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 202504 mins

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) Board of Directors has named Paul Treinen as the council’s new permanent President and CEO after helping the council overcome financial crisis. This came after Treinen took over that role on an interim basis in April and has since helped the council navigate financial turmoil caused by the termination…

Agriculture ministry launches nationwide farmer registration exercise to streamline data

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 2025August 28, 202502 mins

The Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched a two-week nationwide farmer registration exercise, aimed at streamlining data for better service delivery to farmers across the country. The exercise, which began yesterday, was launched by the Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul, and is now underway in all counties. To mark the launch, Dr….

SASRA cautions Kenyans on rogue SACCOs, sets 2026 renewal deadline

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 2025August 26, 202505 mins

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has cautioned Kenyans to be vigilant before saving their money with Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs). In a public notice issued on August 25, the regulator raised concern that some cooperatives are still operating without valid licenses, which it warned is unlawful under the Sacco Societies Act. SASRA…

Treasury extends hiring freeze until 2028, dims hopes for public sector jobs

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202504 mins

The national Treasury has extended the public sector hiring freeze for another three financial years, dwindling left hopes for public sector jobs. This move locks out thousands of job seekers from government employment until at least 2028. According to the Treasury, the move is part of the government’s effort to contain public wage bill, which…

Rwanda to increase cargo movement through Mombasa port

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202505 mins

Rwanda has announced plans to increase cargo movement through Mombasa port, citing improved efficiency, reliability, and regional connectivity. Currently, over 70 per cent of Rwanda’s imports are handled via Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port. Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ernest Rwanucyo made the announcement during a strategic meeting with KPA officials in Mombasa last week….

Mbadi: Export growth and debt discipline are driving Kenya’s economic stability

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202503 mins

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has revealed that the Kenya’s economy is showing signs of growth and stability, thanks to strong export performance and good debt management Speaking during the launch of the 2026/27 budget preparation process at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) earlier today, Mbadi said the country’s fiscal position has improved, due…

PS Omollo applauds S&P credit upgrade as boost for Kenya’s economic confidence

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202503 mins

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has welcomed the recent decision by S&P Global Ratings to raise Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit score from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, calling it a strong endorsement of the country’s economic direction under President William Ruto. In a post shared on his official X (Formerly twitter)…

Tea Board calls for tea transport levy waiver, says it eats farmers’ bonuses

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202505 mins

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has asked the Mombasa County government to scrap the Ksh7,000 levy charged on every truck transporting tea to the port city. The board says the fee is eating into farmers’ bonuses and weakening the sector’s competitiveness. TBK Chief Executive Willy Mutai explained that in every 21,000 kilos ferried to…

Gov’t grants 10 companies exclusive license to export coffee

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202504 mins

The government has issued exclusive coffee export licenses to 10 companies, this marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform Kenya’s coffee sector and boost earning for smallholders farmers. In a gazette notice dated August 22, 2025, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced its intention to grant the licenses under the Crops…