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Malindi Handcraft Co-op turnover hits Ksh44.9 million

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 2026July 29, 202605 mins

Malindi Handcraft Cooperative Society’s turnover nearly doubled to Ksh 44.99 million in 2025 from Ksh 24.52 million in 2024. The society, founded in 1986 by 30 members, reported higher assets and share capital, and plans to recruit more members to strengthen its capital base. Chairman Cosmas Kyalo cited poor marketing during low tourist seasons and…

Government rules out Sacco term limits, to boost SASRA oversight

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 202606 mins

Government rules out term limits for Sacco directors, saying leadership should remain a democratic choice for members. Ministry plans to expand SASRA oversight to regulate all Saccos, strengthen governance and deploy technology for closer financial monitoring. Proposed Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 creates an independent Deposit Guarantee Fund Board to protect members’ deposits and improve…

Gichugu coffee farmers lose stems to theft raids

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 2026July 28, 202603 mins

Gichugu coffee farmers say thieves are uprooting entire coffee stems during church services. Farmers link the thefts to rising coffee prices and want stronger security action. Residents have increased surveillance and are working with police to curb the raids. Coffee farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga, are counting losses as thieves uproot entire coffee stems, timing raids…

MP Kailemia urges youth to embrace saving culture to benefit from government funding

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202603 mins

Kailemia urged youth to embrace saving and join registered groups. She said even small savings can build long term financial security. She encouraged table banking to access government funding and investment opportunities. Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia has urged the youth to embrace a saving culture by enrolling in registered groups to benefit from government…

Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202604 mins

Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…

Court ruling boosts Saccos’ edge over unlicensed lenders

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202606 mins

A Nairobi court ruled that unlicensed digital lenders cannot sue to recover unpaid loans. The decision strengthens the legal position of licensed Saccos over unregulated lenders. The ruling also reminds Sacco digital lenders to maintain valid CBK licences. A Nairobi court has barred unlicensed digital lenders from suing to recover unpaid debts, handing Saccos a…

MSEA, Joyful Women Organization to train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202604 mins

MSEA and JOYWO will train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu from August 3 to 7. The programme will equip women with business, financial and enterprise management skills. MSEA will also support business registration and link participants to financing opportunities. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Uasin Gishu Regional Office has partnered with the…

Kenversity Sacco raises Fahari loan limit to Ksh 8 million

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202603 mins

Fahari Loan limit rises to Ksh 8 million. Normal and Super Loan limits have been increased. Members can now use land and buildings as loan security. Kenversity Co-operative Savings and Credit Society has revised its Fahari, Normal, and Super Loan terms, raising limits and repayment periods. The changes were approved by the society’s Board of…

Embu, Kiambu co-ops push local coffee consumption

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 2026July 28, 202604 mins

Embu and Kiambu coffee co-ops now require members to buy 500g of coffee annually. IPSIA is supporting farmers with roasting, processing and packaging equipment. The initiative aims to boost local coffee consumption and farmer earnings. Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu counties have resolved to boost local coffee consumption by requiring each member…

KEPSA joins launch of Kenya Tree Economy Initiative to drive corporate ESG agenda

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202607 mins

KEPSA joined the launch of the Kenya Tree Economy Initiative to mobilise corporate investment in ESG, nature restoration and green growth. The initiative unveiled a Tree Economy and ESG Investment Platform and a charter to promote collaboration on sustainability, carbon markets and biodiversity conservation. Partners said KETEI will support Kenya’s 15 Billion Tree Growing Programme…

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Malindi Handcraft Co-op turnover hits Ksh44.9 million

Government rules out Sacco term limits, to boost SASRA oversight

Gichugu coffee farmers lose stems to theft raids

MP Kailemia urges youth to embrace saving culture to benefit from government funding

Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector

Court ruling boosts Saccos’ edge over unlicensed lenders

MSEA, Joyful Women Organization to train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu

Kenversity Sacco raises Fahari loan limit to Ksh 8 million

Embu, Kiambu co-ops push local coffee consumption

KEPSA joins launch of Kenya Tree Economy Initiative to drive corporate ESG agenda