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Parliament committee reviews new regulations to standardise county licensing procedures

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202502 mins

The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Chepkong’a has reviewed and adopted the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Regulations, 2025, which aim to establish a national legislative framework for standardized licensing processes across 47 counties. During the session, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Investment Promotion, Hassan…

Kilifi residents urged to use 32 registered Cooperatives for self-development

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202504 mins

Kilifi County residents have been urged to embrace the 32 registered Cooperative Societies to jumpstart their development and elevate the living standards in the County. Ganze Sub County Cooperative Officer, Maureen Mapenzi, talking to Sacco Review in her office said that the Cooperative Development Ministry officials registered a total 32 Cooperative societies between last year…

Kenyans receiving services at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters. PHOTO/KRA

KRA to roll out AI powered system to curb tax fraud, boost compliance

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202503 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce an advanced digital system that will automatically detect inconsistencies and fraudulent tax returns, marking a major step in its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into tax administration. The new automated validation system, which will be integrated into the iTax platform, is scheduled to go live…

CIS Kenya advertises chief executive officer position

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202503 mins

The Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS Kenya) has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), inviting qualified professionals to steer the organization to new heights in Kenya’s credit information ecosystem. In a public notice appearing in local dailies, CIS Kenya stated that the new CEO will be responsible for…

CS Oparanya calls for stronger support for MSMEs as Kenya Hosts 25th EAC MSME Trade Fair

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202506 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya has underscored the importance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving Kenya’s economic transformation, noting that the sector remains central to the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking during the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, Oparanya…

Governor Lusaka roots for stronger cooperatives as Bungoma leads national growth drive

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 2025November 11, 202504 mins

Bungoma County has reaffirmed its place as one of Kenya’s leading lights in the cooperative movement, Governor Kenneth Lusaka has said. Speaking in Nairobi during a preparatory meeting ahead of the upcoming National Co-operative Conference to be held in Kisumu, Lusaka said his administration remains committed to strengthening the co-operative sector as a key pillar of economic…

Brookside to support dairy farmers through sustainable agricultural programs

Sacco ReviewNovember 10, 2025November 10, 202503 mins

Brookside’s Milk Procurement General Manager, Emmanuel Kabaki, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting dairy farmers through sustainable agricultural programs. Speaking at Mariene in Central Imenti, Kabaki said the firm’s fodder distribution initiative is designed to help farmers access quality planting materials that will improve feed production and enhance dairy yields. He noted that Brookside…

Wetang’ula urges private sector to take active role in law making process

Sacco ReviewNovember 10, 202503 mins

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on private sector players to move beyond being mere spectators in the legislative process, urging them to actively engage in shaping laws that impact the country’s economy. Speaking during the closing session of a two-day engagement between the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the House leadership, the…

Vihiga Aquaculture boosted as NORAD donates 3,600 bags of fish feed

Sacco ReviewNovember 10, 202505 mins

Fish farmers in Vihiga County have received a major boost following the distribution of 3,600 bags of fish feed donated by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) through the Advancing Resilient Nutrition Sensitive Aquaculture Project (ARNSA). The initiative, implemented under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural…

KRA to validate income and expenses in tax returns starting January 2026

Sacco ReviewNovember 10, 2025November 10, 202504 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major update to its tax compliance framework, confirming that it will begin validating income and expenses declared in tax returns starting January 1, 2026. According to the Authority, the validation will apply to returns for the 2025 year of income and is expected to enhance accuracy and…

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Parliament committee reviews new regulations to standardise county licensing procedures

Kilifi residents urged to use 32 registered Cooperatives for self-development

KRA to roll out AI powered system to curb tax fraud, boost compliance

CIS Kenya advertises chief executive officer position

CS Oparanya calls for stronger support for MSMEs as Kenya Hosts 25th EAC MSME Trade Fair

Governor Lusaka roots for stronger cooperatives as Bungoma leads national growth drive

Brookside to support dairy farmers through sustainable agricultural programs

Wetang’ula urges private sector to take active role in law making process

Vihiga Aquaculture boosted as NORAD donates 3,600 bags of fish feed

KRA to validate income and expenses in tax returns starting January 2026