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Meru coffee farmers appeal for subsidised fertiliser

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202605 mins

Meru coffee farmers seek subsidised fertiliser to lower production costs. Union secures Sh150 million through Cooperative Bank to support specialised farm inputs. Farmers urged to resume coffee farming as prices improve and middlemen are phased out. Coffee farmers in Meru County have appealed to the national government to consider supplying them with subsidised fertiliser to…

IG Sacco names Mary Awino acting CEO after Vuhya exit

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 2026August 14, 202604 mins

Mary Awino appointed acting CEO of IG Sacco from August 2026. She previously served as Finance Manager, improving revenue, costs, liquidity and compliance Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco has appointed Mary Awino as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from August 2026, after Dr CPA Peter A. Vuhya proceeded on terminal leave pending his…

CMA grants Rubiani Capital new investment platform licence

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 2026August 13, 202603 mins

CMA has licensed Rubiani Capital as an Intermediary Service Platform Provider to offer digital investment services. The platform connects users to regulated capital markets products while licensed institutions handle execution and asset custody. CMA urged investors to use only licensed and approved capital markets intermediaries. Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted an Intermediary Service Platform…

Gov’t hands Kapsara Tea Factory Sh44.6m to power modernisation

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202603 mins

Kapsara Tea Factory has received a Ksh44.6 million government grant to upgrade processing machinery. The investment aims to improve tea quality, efficiency and value addition for farmers. The grant is part of a wider government programme to modernise tea factories across Kenya. The government has presented a Ksh 44.6 million grant to Kapsara Tea Factory…

Uwezo Fund gives 21 Emgwen groups Sh2.8m to boost SMEs

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202605 mins

Twenty one Emgwen groups have received Sh2.8 million from Uwezo Fund to start and expand small businesses. The beneficiaries completed training in entrepreneurship, financial management, accountability and leadership. Emgwen MP Josses Lelmengit urged the groups to invest the funds responsibly and build sustainable enterprises. Twenty one community groups in Emgwen Constituency have received Ksh2.8 million…

Support Vision 2060 fully, Meru economist tells Kenyans

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 2026August 13, 202606 mins

An economist and opinion leader from Meru has urged Kenyans to back Vision 2060 fully, saying the plan is viable and aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Erick Mutwiri said President William Ruto’s recent launch of the vision was a welcome move by the national government, meant to place Kenya at par with its…

Tower Sacco launches mobile app for iOS users

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202602 mins

Tower Sacco has launched Tower SACCO App for iOS users, which is now available for download on the App Store, giving members convenient access to their accounts wherever they are. The Tower App allows users to check their FOSA balance for free, with the figure displayed instantly at the top of the app. Members can…

Macadamia earnings rise 73pc as output, acreage expand

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202605 mins

Kenya’s macadamia production value rose 73 per cent to Ksh8.6 billion in 2025. Output increased to 53,968 tonnes as macadamia acreage expanded by 849 hectares. Government is targeting India as a new export market to diversify Kenya’s macadamia trade Kenya’s macadamia industry recorded a sharp rise in the value of production last year, as higher…

NGEC urges youth to join cooperatives for capital access

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202606 mins

NGEC has urged greater youth participation in Kenya’s economy, with Saccos seen as a key source of savings and credit. Youth businesses still face limited capital, markets and procurement opportunities. The commission called for stronger implementation of youth empowerment programmes and policies. National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has renewed calls for young Kenyans to…

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ACK Imani Talent Sacco seeks business development manager

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202604 mins

ACK Imani Talent NWDT Sacco is hiring a business development manager to grow its loan and deposit portfolios. Applicants need at least five years’ experience in banking, microfinance or a regulated Sacco, plus a relevant degree. Applications close on September 5, 2026, with the position based in the Sacco’s Nakuru area operations. ACK Imani Talent…

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Meru coffee farmers appeal for subsidised fertiliser

IG Sacco names Mary Awino acting CEO after Vuhya exit

CMA grants Rubiani Capital new investment platform licence

Gov’t hands Kapsara Tea Factory Sh44.6m to power modernisation

Uwezo Fund gives 21 Emgwen groups Sh2.8m to boost SMEs

Support Vision 2060 fully, Meru economist tells Kenyans

Tower Sacco launches mobile app for iOS users

Macadamia earnings rise 73pc as output, acreage expand

NGEC urges youth to join cooperatives for capital access

ACK Imani Talent Sacco seeks business development manager