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Youths to receive NYOTA project funds in September, Ruto says

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 2025August 13, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has announced that the government will release National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, funds starting September this year. Ruto who was speaking in During the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County said the government is expanding opportunities for young people across the country. The President announced that the first cohort…

Kenya, Iran form committee to lift Kenyan tea ban

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202503 mins

The government of Kenya and Iran have agreed to establish a joint committee tasked with eradicating trade obstacles within 60 days, paving the way for the lifting of the ban on Kenyan tea exports to Iran. The agreement was reached during the 7th Session of the Kenya-Iran Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) held in Nairobi…

The Meru County Government approves KShs14.6 Billion budget

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202504 mins

The Meru County Government has approved its budget for the 2025/2026 financial year. Governor Isaac Mutuma assented to the Sh14.6 billion budget at his office on Monday. Mutuma noted that the health sector received the lion’s share, with Sh1.9 billion allocated for development and procurement of medical supplies. Roads were allocated Sh1.6 billion, water and irrigation…

President Ruto defends Hustler Fund amid claims of high default rates

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has strongly defended the Hustler Fund against mounting criticism over its repayment performance, asserting that the initiative has transformed access to credit for millions of Kenyans. Speaking at the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable in Nairobi Wednesday, Ruto dismissed claims from opposition leaders and experts that the fund is plagued by high default…

CS Wahome calls for Affordable Housing Programme support amid financial shortfall

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202508 mins

Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alice Wahome has called on private sector players to actively support Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme, amid a massive Ksh326 billion annual financing shortfall. The CS announced that the government was exploring partnerships with commercial banks, retirement benefit schemes, mortgage schemes, SACCOs, development partners, and the wider business…

EU compliance rules threaten Kenya’s coffee exports as deadline draws closer

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202506 mins

Kenya’s coffee industry is facing a looming challenge as the deadline for compliance with the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR) draws closer. The regulation, which aims to prevent imports linked to deforestation, requires all coffee destined for the EU market to be fully traceable and verified as not originating from deforested land after December…

NCPB on spot as Audit uncovers fake firms, unsafe inputs and billions lost in fertilizer subsidy

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202505 mins

The integrity of the National Cereals and produce Board (NCPB) is under fire following a damning audit that has uncovered fake supplies, unsafe fertilizer, and billion in losses within President William Ruto’s Ksh.31.5 billion subsidy program. According to the Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s latest report covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, NCPB paid…

Cooperative Bank advertises job opportunities

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202504 mins

Cooperative Bank of Kenya has announced job opportunities, Financial Reporting and Standards Manager and Finance Business Partner. To apply for the position of Financial Reporting and Standards Manager one has to have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized institution A master’s degree will be an added advantage and…

Gov’t launches Ksh10.8B KEVEVAPI strategic plan to safeguard livestock health

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202504 mins

The Government has unveiled the Ksh10.8 billion Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) Strategic Plan that will boost livestock productivity, enhance food security through access to affordable and high quality veterinary vaccines to farmers in the country and the region. The five year Strategic Plan (2023-2027) will guide the institute towards increasing livestock vaccines production…

Cooperative funds face legitimacy questions as MPs demand audit clarity

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202504 mins

The legitimacy of two key cooperative sector funds has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with Members of Parliament (MPs) demanding urgent reforms and full disclosure from the State Department for Co-operatives. The Special Funds Accounts Committee, chaired by Migori MP Fatuma Zainab, has directed the department to submit all outstanding audit documents to the Office of…