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Kisumu positions itself as regional aviation and investment hub with new Entebbe Flight

Sacco ReviewDecember 17, 202504 mins

Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o says the lakeside city is accelerating its transformation into a regional investment and logistics hub, backed by expanding aviation infrastructure and growing connectivity within the East African market. In remarks delivered on his behalf by Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili during the launch of Safarilink’s inaugural Kisumu–Entebbe flight, Nyong’o…

Kenyans in diaspora urged to invest back home and push for better governance

Sacco ReviewDecember 17, 202503 mins

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has called on Kenyans studying and working abroad to channel more investments back home and use their influence to demand better governance. He said the diaspora community remains one of the country’s most important development partners and should play a more active role in shaping Kenya’s economic future. Speaking in…

Report: Kenya’s tax system reduces inequality but deepens poverty

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202504 mins

Kenya’s tax system is narrowing income inequality but simultaneously pushing more households into poverty, a new analysis by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) has revealed. The findings paint a picture of a tax‑and‑spend framework that appears progressive on paper yet leaves many Kenyans worse off in practice. According to the…

Kenyan shilling strengthens to 17‑month high of 128.96 against dollar

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202503 mins

The Kenyan shilling has climbed to its strongest level in 17 months, opening at 128.96 against the US dollar. The shilling has been trading around the 129 mark for over a year, marking a rare stretch of stability after a turbulent period that saw it touch record lows. The shilling began pulling back from the…

KRA scales up tax education to build early compliance culture among youth

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202503 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified efforts to nurture a culture of tax compliance among young people, saying early awareness is key to building a responsible and informed taxpayer base. Current data shows that individuals aged between 21 and 30 years make up 42 per cent of registered taxpayers. Speaking during a public lecture…

Government urged to clear pending bills to ease cash crunch and revive economy

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202504 mins

Business leaders are calling on the government to prioritize the payment of pending bills, warning that delays have worsened the cash crunch affecting companies and slowed economic activity across the country. They argue that settling outstanding dues owed to contractors and suppliers would inject much‑needed liquidity into the economy and help struggling enterprises recover. Speaking…

The perils of playing guarantor in your SACCO

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 2025011 mins

Listen up, SACCO members: If you’re about to slap your signature on a loan guarantee form for a colleague or another member, pause. Take a deep breath. Then shred that thing unless you’ve done your homework. In the cutthroat world of cooperative lending, guaranteeing a loan isn’t some noble act of camaraderie-it’s a financial landmine…

Coffee theft returns to Kangema as 15 bags vanish in dawn raid

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202503 mins

Panic has gripped coffee farmers in Kangema, Murang’a after a gang broke into Marimira Coffee Factory and made away with 15 bags of coffee in what locals believe was a carefully planned inside job. The incident has revived fears of renewed thefts at a time when prices at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange are rising. The…

Cabinet approves KSh9.7 billion livestock value chain project to revamp dairy and cereal sectors

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202505 mins

The Cabinet has approved a KSh9.7 billion Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVSP), a new programme aimed at improving dairy productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and increasing farmer incomes across the country. The project is funded by the Government of Kenya and supported by a tied-aid credit agreement from the Polish Government. According to the Ministry…

Kisumu to enforce mandatory SACCO membership for all 20,000 bodaboda riders

Sacco ReviewDecember 15, 2025December 15, 202505 mins

More than 20,000 boda boda riders in Kisumu County will from next year be required to register with SACCOs operating within their respective wards, in a move aimed at restoring order and improving safety in the sector. The Kisumu County Boda Boda Association chairman, Jacob Ogamba, said no rider will be allowed to operate without…

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AFA,Macadamia stakeholders meet to chart reforms to strengthen the sector

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Kagwe warns farmer coops against taking loans without clear repayment plans, says Govt won’t continue writing off debts

Kewisco NWDT SACCO to hold members’ education meetings across KWS directorates

Kisumu positions itself as regional aviation and investment hub with new Entebbe Flight

Kenyans in diaspora urged to invest back home and push for better governance

Report: Kenya’s tax system reduces inequality but deepens poverty

Kenyan shilling strengthens to 17‑month high of 128.96 against dollar

KRA scales up tax education to build early compliance culture among youth

Government urged to clear pending bills to ease cash crunch and revive economy

The perils of playing guarantor in your SACCO

Coffee theft returns to Kangema as 15 bags vanish in dawn raid

Cabinet approves KSh9.7 billion livestock value chain project to revamp dairy and cereal sectors

Kisumu to enforce mandatory SACCO membership for all 20,000 bodaboda riders