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Unaitas wins two housing awards SACCO strengthens home ownership access KMRC partnership boosts housing finance reach Unaitas Sacco has secured two recognitions at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026, held during the 5th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference in Naivasha. The Sacco was named National Reach Champion in the Sacco Category and Affordable Housing Impact Champion…
Dimkes DT Sacco Ltd held a thanksgiving service at ACK St. James Cathedral in Kiambu to celebrate its recent awards and recognition at both the county level and the National Ushirika Day celebrations held in July 2026. The service brought together the SACCO’s Board of Directors, management and staff, led by Chairperson Caroline Gikonyo and…
Digital lenders are becoming a bigger part of how Kenyan farmers meet urgent farm costs. Farmers continue to borrow heavily for inputs and labour as production expenses remain high. The shifting credit patterns highlight the growing need for affordable and sustainable agricultural financing. Digital lenders are increasingly becoming an important source of financing for Kenyan…
Cheaper farm inputs could encourage farmers to expand acreage and improve crop yields. Higher maize production could ease food supply pressures and potentially moderate prices. The impact will depend on timely input distribution, reliable markets and fair farm gate prices. President William Ruto’s latest announcement on reducing the cost of maize seeds and subsidised fertiliser…
Tea earnings fell as supply tightened, but quality produce continued attracting premium prices. A handful of KTDA factories secured top prices at the Mombasa auction, led by Mununga. Coffee farmers also recorded strong returns, with Tegu coffee fetching the week’s highest price. Tea and coffee farmers generated Ksh 1.721 billion from the auction last week,…
Young Kenyans can access up to 100 per cent mortgage financing for residential property. The facility offers financing of up to Ksh10.5 million at a 9.5 per cent interest rate. Borrowers can use the facility to buy, build or develop residential property, subject to affordability checks. Co-op Bank is offering young Kenyans an opportunity to…
KUSCCO Housing Cooperative has adopted a new identity as You and Me Housing Cooperative Society. Members will retain their existing rights, savings, loans and contractual agreements. The rebrand aims to strengthen the cooperative’s market presence and support future growth. U&M Housing Cooperative has formally changed its name from KUSCCO Housing Cooperative Society Ltd to You…
Kenyan firms are being urged to make AI a core business tool rather than a side experiment. Experts say businesses must show clear returns from their AI investments. Automation is already helping firms streamline routine tasks and free employees for other work. Kenyan companies are being pushed to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a core…
Stima Sacco Society Limited has been recognised for its contribution to affordable housing finance after winning the Refinancing Efficiency Champion Award in the SACCO Category at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026. The award recognises Stima DT Sacco’s efforts to expand access to affordable mortgage solutions, supported by its partnership with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance…
Wananchi DT Sacco is seeking a new marketing manager to drive growth and strengthen its market presence. The role demands strong digital marketing skills, including SEO, social media, analytics and AI tools. Applications are open until September 11, 2026, with competitive pay and benefits on offer. Wananchi DT Sacco Society Ltd has invited applications from…
