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KALRO staff and management pose for a picture after the engagement meeting at KALRO headquarters in Nairobi. PHOTO| Courtesy

KALRO sounds alarm over low uptake of farm technologies

Sacco Review04 mins

KALRO raises concern over slow adoption of farm technologies Scientists urged to tackle myths and misinformation around innovations Board outlines priorities to strengthen research and farmer outreach The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has raised concern over the low uptake of agricultural technologies developed through its research, urging scientists to step up efforts…

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Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) delegation members during a visit to a local agricultural farm in Nagano, Japan. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya cooperatives eye Japan’s Nagano farmers’ market model

Sacco Review03 mins

Kenyan cooperatives explore ways to shorten farm-to-market chains Nagano model links farmers directly with consumers Cooperatives could expand into retail and value addition Kenya’s cooperative movement could play a bigger role in connecting farmers directly to consumers, following a benchmarking visit by the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) to a farmers’ market in Japan’s Nagano…

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Dr Ahmed Sheikh Takoy, PhD in Organizational Development. PHOTO| courtesy

Banking resilience in a fragile State: Lessons for governments and investors from South Sudan

Sacco Review08 mins

Banks faced pressure from conflict, inflation and currency shortages Digital banking helped institutions maintain services during disruption Strategic adaptation and resilience shaped banks’ ability to survive When South Sudan gained independence in July 2011, banks were among the first businesses to arrive. Regional lenders, domestic investors and joint ventures opened branches in Juba and other…

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A new pastoral vehicle financed by Waumini Sacco for the Catholic Women Association of Holy Cross Ramba Parish in Kisumu. PHOTO| Courtesy

Waumini Sacco finances new pastoral vehicle for parish

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Parish expands transport capacity for pastoral activities Sacco financing supports institutional asset acquisition Catholic institutions can access dedicated membership and loan products Waumini Sacco has financed a new pastoral vehicle for the Catholic Women Association (CWA) of Holy Cross Ramba Parish in the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu, expanding the role of Sacco financing in supporting…

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Co-operatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speaks during the launch of the Sacco Supervision Report 2025. PHOTO| Courtesy

Sacco loans surge to Sh948.7bn as land, housing lead

Sacco Review09 mins

Lending expanded across key areas of member needs Some Saccos recorded faster loan growth than others Loan performance showed signs of improvement during the year The loan portfolio of regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) expanded by 12.25 per cent to Ksh948.67 billion in 2025, with land and housing emerging as the largest beneficiary…

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Imarika DT Sacco headquarters in Kilifi Town.- PHOTO| Courtesy

KUSCCO collapse: Imarika Sacco says exposure fully covered

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Imarika DT Sacco says it fully provided for its KUSCCO exposure by 2025 The Sacco says its capital and liquidity position enabled it to maintain member payouts Imarika has tightened investment and risk controls following the KUSCCO crisis Imarika DT Sacco says it fully provided for its Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO)…

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Chief Executive Officer of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), David Sandagi-Photo|Courtesy

Sh3.92bn Sacco deductions unremitted, SASRA says

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Thousands of Sacco members were affected by delayed remittance of payroll deductions County governments and assemblies accounted for the largest share of unremitted funds The delays come as regulated Saccos continue expanding their assets and digital services More than 104,000 members of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) were caught in delayed remittances in 2025…

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Co-operatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speaks during the launch of the Sacco Supervision Report 2025. PHOTO| Courtesy

Saccos make Sh8.34bn provisions for KUSCCO exposure

Sacco Review05 mins

Saccos have set aside billions as losses tied to their KUSCCO investments KUSCCO is moving towards liquidation after members approved the process Sasra is strengthening digital supervision as new financial and cyber risks emerge Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) that had invested shares and deposits with the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives…

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MSME banking goes digital as lenders add cash flow tools

Sacco Review05 mins

Banks are adding cash flow tools and bookkeeping support to MSME platforms Digital services are making payments, account management and loan applications easier New credit scoring approaches could widen access for underserved small businesses Kenyan banks are handing small businesses cash flow forecasting tools, bookkeeping help and online loan applications, the central bank reports. Behind…

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Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.- PHOTO| Courtesy

Half a million Kenyans join Saccos, membership hits 7.875 million

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Nearly half a million new members joined regulated Saccos during the year Growing deposits and loans reflect rising demand for Sacco financial services Member protection and trust remain key as the sector expands rapidly Nearly half a million Kenyans joined regulated savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs) in 2025, pushing total membership to 7.875 million…

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