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Siraji Sacco receives Ksh170 million financing boost from World Bank

Sacco ReviewFebruary 3, 202605 mins

Siraji Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd has received Ksh170 million financing boost from the AVLC Group, marking the latest disbursement under a World Bank-backed financing programme aimed at revitalising Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya that were adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Siraji Sacco, a SASRA-compliant cooperative society, supports small and…

State begins nationwide mapping of Artisanal Miners to fast-track licensing

Sacco ReviewFebruary 3, 202608 mins

The government has launched a nationwide mapping exercise of artisanal miners in a move aimed at formalizing small-scale mining, issuing licences and protecting miners from harassment and exploitation. Speaking during the Special General Meeting of Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited in Taita Taveta County on Saturday, the Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai said the…

Court approves phased importation of duty-free rice to address shortfall

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 202603 mins

The High Court in Kerugoya has approved the phased importation of duty-free rice to address Kenya’s persistent production deficit, ordering the government to bring in 254,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Grade 1 rice in three equal consignments beginning March 1. In a ruling delivered by Justice Edward Muriithi, the court directed that the imports be…

Governor Kang’ata urges Mango farmers to follow cooperatives’ harvesting guidelines to curb losses

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 202605 mins

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has urged mango farmers to strictly follow harvesting guidelines issued by the cooperative so as to avoid more losses. Irungu, through a public notice, issued an advisory to mango farmers following a surplus in the market that has slowed the uptake of produce by the contracted manufacturers across the county “Farmers are…

Devki pledges compliance with law as Kishushe Ranch grants consent for Iron Ore mining

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 2026010 mins

Devki Group of Companies has pledged to strictly adhere to the law and prioritize local interests after shareholders of the Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited granted the investor consent to proceed with iron ore mining in Taita Taveta County. The commitment was made on Saturday during a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cooperative held…

Kisumu youth trained on job experience component of NYOTA programme

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 202602 mins

The Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project Phase Two (KISIP 2), County Project Coordinating team rolled out youth training under the On-the-Job Experience component of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Program in Kisumu County. NYOTA beneficiaries drawn from Muhoroni settlements, Bandani, Manyatta A, Manyatta B, Nyawita/Migosi, and Kibuye informal settlements,gained workplace exposure, hands-on technical…

LBDA invests Ksh3Billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando

Sacco ReviewJanuary 31, 2026February 2, 202605 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) in collaboration with other key stakeholders, has invested Ksh3 billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando,Kisumu County. The investment targets the revival of idle land at the South West Kano Irrigation Scheme in Nyando and Kadibo Sub-County, where at least seven hectares are set to be brought back into…

High Court dismisses tea farmers’ case over bonus

Sacco ReviewJanuary 31, 202605 mins

The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application by small-scale tea farmers challenging alleged discriminatory tea bonus payments for the 2024/2025 financial year, ruling that the matter had been overtaken by events. In a ruling delivered at the Milimani Law Courts on January 27, Justice Roselyne Aburili found that the bonuses in dispute had…

High Court halts auction of KUSCCO assets over Ksh108.8 million debt

Sacco ReviewJanuary 31, 202602 mins

The High Court has temporarily stopped the auction of assets belonging to the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) after the umbrella body challenged enforcement of a Ksh108.8 million debt owed to RUPSA Sacco. Justice Linus Kassan granted a 30-day stay, halting the sale of KUSCCO’s motor vehicles and office equipment to allow…

Ports SACCO reports higher profit as assets grow in 2025

Sacco ReviewJanuary 30, 202602 mins

Ports SACCO recorded a higher profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting Ksh455.3 million, up from Ksh444.2 million in 2024, according to audited financial statements. The SACCO’s total assets rose to Ksh12.3 billion from Ksh10.5 billion, while loans and advances increased to Ksh8 billion from Ksh7 billion. Members’ deposits also grew to Ksh7.1…

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

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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

Siraji Sacco receives Ksh170 million financing boost from World Bank

State begins nationwide mapping of Artisanal Miners to fast-track licensing

Court approves phased importation of duty-free rice to address shortfall

Governor Kang’ata urges Mango farmers to follow cooperatives’ harvesting guidelines to curb losses

Devki pledges compliance with law as Kishushe Ranch grants consent for Iron Ore mining

Kisumu youth trained on job experience component of NYOTA programme

LBDA invests Ksh3Billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando

High Court dismisses tea farmers’ case over bonus

High Court halts auction of KUSCCO assets over Ksh108.8 million debt

Ports SACCO reports higher profit as assets grow in 2025