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Members of Mentor Sacco following through during the 49th annual general meeting. Photo: Courtesy

Resilient growth of Mentor Sacco, from humble beginning to Tier 1 Sacco

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Mentor Sacco has grown into a Tier 1 Sacco with over Ksh18.47 billion in assets. Members earned a 15% dividend and 12.5% interest on deposits in 2025. The Sacco is expanding through digital services, new products and membership growth As Kenya joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for Co-operatives on…

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Hazina Sacco National Chairman, Evans Kibagendi leads the Society staff and other stakeholders in Gala Dinner to celebrate the Sacco's journey.

How Hazina Sacco’s CSR activities is changing lives a mid-growth and expansion

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Hazina Sacco is transforming communities through clean water projects in Kwale and West Pokot. In 2025, assets grew to Ksh18.7 billion as membership, deposits and loans all increased. The Sacco continues to expand its services and community impact across Kenya. Hazina Sacco has been on the frontline in transforming lives through its robust Corporate Social…

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Mwalimu National DT Sacco CEO Kenneth Odhiambo speaking during a past event. Photo: Courtesy

SACCOs reject claims State can dictate investment of members’ savings

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SACCOs say the State cannot dictate how members’ savings are invested. Mwalimu DT Sacco CEO says investment decisions are made independently by members. The remarks follow debate over proposals involving Sacco funds and the National Infrastructure Fund. Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have dismissed claims that the government can dictate how members’ savings are…

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President Ruto while launching the NYOTA tranche II at Ulinzi Sports Complex on July 10, 2026. photo/Courtesy

Government disburses Ksh 153.7M NYOTA Fund to young entrepreneurs in Mt. Kenya East

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More than 6,150 youth in Mount Kenya East have received Ksh 153.75 million in NYOTA grants. The NYOTA programme has so far disbursed over Ksh 3 billion to more than 122,000 youth nationwide. CS Geoffrey Ruku urged residents to back the government’s development agenda. The government has disbursed Ksh 153.75 million from the National Youth…

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The National Assembly during a previous session-Photo|National Assembly KE

National Assembly moves to calm fears over Sacco savings in proposed law

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Parliament has dismissed claims that the proposed Sacco law will allow the government to access members’ savings or control Sacco management. The Bill seeks to strengthen regulation, improve financial stability and establish a secondary Sacco to provide shared services for member cooperatives. The National Assembly says the legislation is still undergoing public participation, with stakeholder…

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Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang Nyong'o interacting with organizers outside his office while flagging off promotional activities for the upcoming event. Photo: Courtesy

Nyong’o advocates for year-round agricultural show to boost innovation

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Governor Nyong’o wants the ASK Kisumu Show to become a year round event to boost agricultural innovation. The show has been elevated to national status and will run from July 22 to 26. This year’s exhibition will focus on climate smart agriculture and sustainable economic growth. Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for the…

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Kuramo Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Walé Adeosun. Photo: Courtesy

Kuramo Capital Management seals Ksh.64.5B from African Pension funds to expand investment platform

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Kuramo secured Ksh64.5 billion to expand investments across Africa. The funding is backed by African pension funds and development finance institutions. The firm says the platform will boost private investment and economic growth. Kuramo Capital Management has announced the closing of investment mandates worth approximately $500 million (about Ksh 64.5 billion). The funding comes primarily…

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Officials from TDT, Cavalry Development Organization and the county government presenting the signed MoU. Photo Courtesy

Turkana County strengthens ties with development partners through new MoU

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Turkana County signed an MoU with TDT and Cavalry Development Organization to better coordinate development projects. Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus said the partnership will align donor programs with county priorities and reduce duplication. The two organizations said the MoU strengthens their role in supporting development across key sectors. County Government of Turkana has strengthened…

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Mining licence delays cost Kenya billions as investors pull back

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Licence delays are stalling mining projects and costing Kenya billions in potential investment. Industry leaders warn regulatory bottlenecks are driving investors to competing markets. MESK is urging faster, more transparent licence approvals to unlock the sector’s growth. Kenya’s ambition to transform its mining industry into one of the country’s leading economic pillars is increasingly coming…

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The newly launched Gaye Rural Sacco which is expected to provide affordable financial services to farmers. Photo: Courtesy

Taita Taveta launches Gaye Rural SACCO to tackle farmers’ credit access woes

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Taita Taveta launched Gaye Rural SACCO to expand affordable credit for farmers. The SACCO will receive a Ksh3 million matching grant under NAVCDP. Leaders say the initiative will strengthen farming and boost rural incomes. Farmers in Taita Taveta County have for years turned to informal lenders and middlemen for credit, often at the cost of…

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