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The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chief Executive Officer-Daniel Marube-Photo|Courtesy

Cooperative leaders warn of looming leadership crisis as kenyan youth shun SACCOs

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The absence of young people in SACCOs means many are missing out on the chance to learn financial discipline, savings culture and investment principles that have sustained the sector for decades. The widening age gap in leadership and participation raises uncertainty over succession. Kenya’s cooperative movement is staring at a leadership vacuum in the next…

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Kiambu cooperatives drive growth with Ksh109.5 billion in member savings

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Kiambu co-ops recorded Ksh109.49 billion in member savings and an annual turnover of over Ksh22 billion in 2025, reflecting strong public confidence and sector expansion. The county’s coffee sector produced 10.8 million kilograms worth Ksh1 billion, while the dairy sector generated Ksh11.7 billion from 146 million litres of milk. Kiambu County’s cooperative sector recorded an…

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Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui-Photo|Courtesy

Gov’t  backs construction of high rise buildings in Kiambu to Safeguard farmland

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The government has urged investors to prioritize vertical developments in Kiambu County to curb the rapid loss of agricultural land to residential construction. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industrialization Lee Kinyanjui made the call during a signing ceremony at Tatu City marking a foreign direct investment from Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group into…

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Taita Taveta Agriculture & Cooperatives Development CECM Danson Katuu Mzenge-Photo|Courtesy

Taita Taveta sets up Cooperative Fund to expand rural credit access

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The Cooperative Fund will complement existing credit programmes and provide targeted support for agricultural production and other income‑generating activities. Taita Taveta County has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated Cooperative Fund that will serve as a revolving financing facility for farmers, small businesses, and cooperative societies. The initiative is designed to ease access to affordable…

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula speaking during the boda boda empowerment forum-Photo|Courtesy

Wetang’ula urges boda boda riders to join SACCOs for financial growth

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on boda boda operators to join savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) and channel their earnings into income‑generating ventures, saying this will secure their livelihoods and promote long‑term financial stability. Speaking during a boda boda empowerment forum at Mungatsi Primary School in Nambale Sub‑County on Saturday, Wetang’ula highlighted the…

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Cooperatives and MSMEs development Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi-Photo|Courtesy

PS Kilemi refutes claims of diverting SACCO savings to infrastructure fund

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The ministry will issue comprehensive response later in the day as Jimi Wanjigi’s warning over SACCO funds stirs public anxiety Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Principal Secretary (PS) Patrick Kilemi has dismissed claims that the government intends to divert members’ savings from Saccos to finance the national infrastructure fund. In a statement posted on his social…

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Cooperatives and Trade Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi-Photo|Courtesy

PS Kilemi lauds Meru as cooperative role model, pledges revival of Afya Millers

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Meru County has been hailed as a national role model in the cooperative movement, with Cooperatives and and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Principal Secretary Patrick Kiburi Kilemi praising the region’s leadership for milestones achieved in strengthening societies and empowering communities. Speaking at Kaaga Methodist Church grounds during Meru’s Ushirika Day celebrations, Kilemi…

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President William Ruto signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law-Photo|Courtesy

President Ruto set to sign new Cooperatives Bill into law within one month

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The proposed law will enhance transparency, improve accountability and embrace digital technology to make cooperatives more efficient and responsive to members’ needs. The Bill, together with ongoing sector reforms will strengthen public confidence by promoting sound governance and safeguarding members’ deposits President William Ruto is expected to sign the new Cooperative Bill into law within…

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Farida Salim Kisumu CECM for Trade tourism and coperatives-Photo|Fredrick Odiero

Kisumu county urges SACCOs to champion affordable housing and agricultural financing

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The County Government of Kisumu has called on SACCO officials to take the lead in encouraging members to acquire affordable housing units as a long‑term investment, saying the initiative will empower cooperatives and strengthen their membership base. Speaking during World Cooperatives Day celebrations in Kisumu, County Executive Member for Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing Farida…

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Vihiga County Executive for Commerce, Tourism and Cooperatives Joseph Lunani (far right) during the event-Photo|Courtesy

Vihiga leaders challenge youth to embrace cooperative movement as county marks Ushirika Day

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Young people have been urged to form and register cooperative groups so they can tap into government empowerment programmes and access affordable financing. Cooperatives have transformed livelihoods by enabling members to pool resources, secure affordable credit and invest in income-generating ventures Cooperative leaders used this year’s International Day of Cooperatives, marked locally as Ushirika Day,…

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