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Women-led enterprises driving innovation and economic growth across Kenya

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202607 mins

Women are increasingly taking the reins of entrepreneurship, driving innovation and economic growth in the country. Globally, according to the World Bank, one-third of businesses worldwide have a woman among their principal owners. This number is steadily rising, with the number of startups with female founders doubling globally. Studies also suggest that women-led businesses are…

Macadamia farmers trapped between brokers and processors as Kagwe steps in

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202603 mins

Macadamia farmers in Kenya may finally get relief from exploitative brokers after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe issued a tough ultimatum to processors, warning that failure to pay fair prices will force the government to reopen raw in-shell exports. Speaking in Nyeri on Thursday, April 23, Kagwe said processors must buy all locally produced…

Co-op Bank plans shift to holding company, eyes regional expansion

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202605 mins

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced plans to restructure into a non-operating holding company, a move that will separate its core banking operations from the broader group and position the lender for regional expansion. The development carries direct implications for Kenya’s 15 million member cooperative movement, which controls the bank through Co-op Holdings Co-operative Society…

MESPT launches Ksh 7.2 billion plan to boost financing for farmers, MSMEs by 2030

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202605 mins

The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) officially launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, bringing together key stakeholders committed to transforming Kenya’s agricultural and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) landscape, as the organisation moves to address deepening gaps in credit access, market linkages and climate resilience. The plan was unveiled at a stakeholder forum in…

MSEA, SNV roll out fifth phase of MSME policy awareness forums across three counties

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202605 mins

The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has launched the fifth phase of business awareness forums aimed at strengthening policy uptake and improving access to support services among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya. The latest phase builds on four previous engagements and targets a more…

IRA warns public against unlicensed operators

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202604 mins

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has cautioned members of the public against seeking insurance-related services from unlicensed operators. Speaking during the conclusion of the four-day grassroots engagement forum dubbed Bima Mashinani at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre, IRA Corporate Communications and Public Relations Officer Evans Kibagendi noted the existence of illegal entities posing as insurance…

PS Kilemi warns SACCOS against risky investments outside regulatory framework

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 2026April 24, 202605 mins

Cooperatives Principal Secretary (PS) Patrick Kilemi has warned Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) against venturing into unregulated investments, urging stronger governance structures and tighter internal controls to protect member funds. Speaking at the 1st Regulatory Policy and Legal Roundtables for NWDT SACCOs, PS Kilemi said the growing appetite for investments outside the regulatory framework…

94 farmer groups in Siaya benefit as county delivers quality breed dairy cattle

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202602 mins

94 farmer groups in North Gem, Siaya County have received a major boost following the distribution of high quality Friesian, Holstein, and Ayrshire dairy cattle. According to Siaya County Governor James Orengo, the Ksh 12 million investment is aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes by introducing superior breeds capable of producing 10–20 litres of milk per…

SASRA chair urges stronger oversight and shared services for the Sacco sector

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 2026April 24, 202604 mins

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has called for deeper reforms and stronger oversight to safeguard members’ savings, as the Specified Non‑Withdrawable Deposit‑Taking (NWDT) sector continues to expand. Speaking during the 1st Regulatory Policy and Legal Roundtables for NWDT SACCOs, SASRA Board Chairman Jack Ranguma said the forum comes at a critical juncture, five years…

Kenyan Coffee fetches record prices at 2026 African Trade Fair

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202605 mins

The Kenyan coffee has posted an impressive record prices at the 2026 African Coffee Trade Fair (ACT), fetching up to USD 120 per kilogram in a landmark direct auction that linked farmers to international buyers. The event, a premier platform for trading high-quality Kenyan micro-lot coffees held on Thursday April 23, brought together producers and…

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Mandera trains lead farmers to boost community agricultural resilience

Kenyan exports gain duty‑free access to Chinese market under new trade deal

Digital transactions expose weaknesses in SACCO payment systems as regulators tighten oversight

Government securities lead SACCO investment portfolios as money market funds rise to 9 per cent

Kenya, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties

Women-led enterprises driving innovation and economic growth across Kenya

Macadamia farmers trapped between brokers and processors as Kagwe steps in

Co-op Bank plans shift to holding company, eyes regional expansion

MESPT launches Ksh 7.2 billion plan to boost financing for farmers, MSMEs by 2030

MSEA, SNV roll out fifth phase of MSME policy awareness forums across three counties

IRA warns public against unlicensed operators

PS Kilemi warns SACCOS against risky investments outside regulatory framework

94 farmer groups in Siaya benefit as county delivers quality breed dairy cattle

SASRA chair urges stronger oversight and shared services for the Sacco sector

Kenyan Coffee fetches record prices at 2026 African Trade Fair