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Ports DT SACCO announces opportunity for an Internal Audit Officer

Sacco ReviewMarch 26, 202604 mins

Ports Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (DT SACCO) has announced an exciting opportunity for qualified professionals to join their team as an Internal Audit Officer. This critical role will play a key part in supporting the Sacco’s internal audit function, with responsibilities focused on evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance, and strengthening operational efficiency….

IG SACCO takes members education programme online in final session

Sacco ReviewMarch 25, 202604 mins

Invest and Grow (IG) SACCO in Kakamega County will hold its final members’ education program virtually this Saturday, in a move aimed at widening access and boosting participation among its members. In a notice to members, the Sacco said the session will take place on March 28, 2026, starting at 10 a.m., and will be…

Kagwe urges tea stakeholders to seek new markets amid global trade shocks

Sacco ReviewMarch 25, 202604 mins

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has called for urgent reforms in Kenya’s tea sector to help it withstand global economic shocks and secure the livelihoods of farmers. Speaking during a high level consultative meeting with KTDA Holdings Limited and the Tea Board of Kenya, the CS warned that external geopolitical…

Stakeholders okay KEWASCO to raise tariffs to finance its operations

Sacco ReviewMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202605 mins

The Kericho Water and sanitation Company (KEWASCO) limited has been given the greenlight by its stakeholders to raise tariffs to enable it finance its operations. During a stakeholder engagement held at its water treatment plant at Toror, the leadership led by its Chairman Sirkelly Cheruiyot and the Chief Executive Officer Reuben Korir, said the water…

Why income from Sacco non-core activities should not be taxed

Sacco ReviewMarch 25, 202609 mins

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) have long been recognized as vital pillars in Kenya’s financial ecosystem. This is true to-date. Under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), SACCOs are not merely financial intermediaries but grassroots economic engines that mobilize savings, deepen financial inclusion, and empower millions of citizens economically. They are agencies of change….

Experts warn of major risks in Kenya’s SACCO sector, call for urgent reforms

Sacco ReviewMarch 25, 202608 mins

A high-level Committee of Experts has warned that serious governance, regulatory and structural weaknesses are threatening the stability of Kenya’s Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) sector, calling for sweeping reforms to protect members’ savings and restore confidence in the cooperative movement. The concerns are contained in the Report on the Transformation of the SACCO System…

MPs raise concerns over governance issues in the Veterinary Board

Sacco ReviewMarch 24, 202603 mins

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) has raised concerns over financial and governance issues at the Kenya Veterinary Board following audit queries. The committee, chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, questioned how the Board constructed its headquarters on land without a title deed. KVB Chief Executive Officer Mary Theresa Agutu…

Why experts recommend deposit insurance to protect Sacco members billions

Sacco ReviewMarch 24, 2026012 mins

For millions of Kenyans, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) are trusted financial lifelines workforce borrow loans and plan their futures. Loans from SACCOs usually have lower interest rates than banks, mobile lenders, or microfinance institution. According to the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) gross loans across the industry increased to Ksh 948.31 billion in…

Molo Sub County Cooperative Officer Haron Muraya (centre)

Cooperatives supervisory committee and board of directors urged to work together to support members’ growth

Sacco ReviewMarch 24, 202605 mins

The Cooperative Movement Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors have been urged to work closely to ensure they improve the status of their cooperative movement for the benefit of members and delegates. This was said by Molo Sub County Cooperative Officer Harun Muraya, who said that both supervisory committee and board of directors should perform…

Equity Bank's Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi addresses investors at the Equity Bank headquarters recently. Photo/Courtesy

Equity Group enter Africa’s top 10 banks by brand value

Sacco ReviewMarch 24, 202602 mins

Equity Group Holdings has entered Africa’s top 10 banks by brand value, according to the 2026 Brand Finance report. The ranking, traditionally led by South African and Nigerian lenders like Standard Bank, First National Bank, Absa Group, Zenith Bank, and Guaranty Trust Holding Company, now includes the Kenyan lender among Africa’s elite. Equity posted a…

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Women gaining ground in SACCO senior management, though CEO representation declines: SASRA report

BlockCoop launches Kenya’s first blockchain‑powered SACCO

Ruto cuts housing deposit from 10% to 5%, urges workers to register on Boma Yangu

MSEA CEO lauds President Ruto for initiating empowerment programmes

Sacco assets surge to KSh 1.2 trillion as membership hits 7.8 million- 2026 KNBS survey

Ports DT SACCO announces opportunity for an Internal Audit Officer

IG SACCO takes members education programme online in final session

Kagwe urges tea stakeholders to seek new markets amid global trade shocks

Stakeholders okay KEWASCO to raise tariffs to finance its operations

Why income from Sacco non-core activities should not be taxed

Experts warn of major risks in Kenya’s SACCO sector, call for urgent reforms

MPs raise concerns over governance issues in the Veterinary Board

Why experts recommend deposit insurance to protect Sacco members billions

Cooperatives supervisory committee and board of directors urged to work together to support members’ growth

Equity Group enter Africa’s top 10 banks by brand value