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Sugar Board calls for registration of all sugar re-packagers to strengthen regulation, protect consumers

Sacco ReviewNovember 9, 2025November 9, 202503 mins

The Kenya Sugar board has directed all individuals and companies involved in sugar re-packaging to register with the Board by November 17, 2025, as part of new measures aimed at strengthening regulation and protecting consumers. In a public notice issued this week, the Board invoked powers under Section 61 of the Sugar Act, 2024, and…

Gov’t to clear all sugar workers’ dues despite fiscal pressures: CS Kagwe reveals

Sacco ReviewNovember 9, 202504 mins

The government will clear all outstanding payments owed to workers in public sugar factories in due course, CS Mutahi Kagwe has affirmed. Speaking during a meeting with the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers, the Kenya Sugar Board and representatives of the four leased sugar factories, the CS underscored that settling workers’ arrears…

CS Kagwe flags off 13 milk coolers to boost Embu dairy farmers

Sacco ReviewNovember 9, 202503 mins

The Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has flagged off 13 milk coolers to dairy farmer groups in Runyenjes and Manyatta in Embu County. The initiative marks a significant milestone in boosting milk productivity, improving quality, and enhancing farmer incomes across the county. Installed at a cost of Ksh 77.93M , the…

How unchecked use of farm pesticides endanger human health in Kenya

Sacco ReviewNovember 9, 2025November 9, 202508 mins

Across Kenya’s fertile plains and green highlands, farming remains the heartbeat of the nation’s economy. Yet, beneath the beauty of thriving crops lies an unseen danger — the unchecked use of pesticides. These chemicals, meant to secure bountiful harvests, are increasingly linked to serious health complications and environmental damage. What makes the situation even more…

Kenya Shilling’s stability attributed to strong economic fundamentals, CS Mbadi says

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202503 mins

Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, has dismissed claims of currency manipulation and emphasized that the resilience of the Kenya Shilling is a result of solid economic fundamentals. Speaking during a courtesy call by Swedish Ambassador to Kenya Hakan Akesson, at the Treasury Building, CS Mbadi highlighted the role of…

Unaitas Sacco partners with Pesalink in digitisation drive

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202502 mins

Unaitas Sacco has integrated its services with the Integrated Payment Services Ltd’s (IPSL) platform to enhance its services through a digital transformation. According to the Sacco, the partnership will allows Unaitas to conduct real-time payments, simplifying transactions for its members. “Pesalink now serves as the default instant-payment channel on Unaitas platforms, more than 400,000 members…

CS Kagwe warns politicians against politicizing tea prices, calls for technical solutions

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202504 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned political leaders against turning tea prices into a regional or political issue. The CS has said the challenges in the tea value chain are technical and should be addressed through policy reforms, data-driven decisions, and quality improvement, not rhetoric. Speaking in Embu County during…

ACCOSCA leads African delegation on learning visit to Redwood Credit Union to strengthen credit union movement

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202504 mins

The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has embarked on a transformative learning visit to the Redwood Credit Union in California, USA, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize Africa’s credit union movement. The high-level delegation comprises eminent cooperative leaders from across Africa and senior government officials, led by…

South Imenti residents benefit as MP Mwiti disburses empowerment funds

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202503 mins

Residents of South Imenti Constituency have continued to benefit from the ongoing Economic Empowerment Programme spearheaded by area Member of Parliament, MP Dr. Shadrack Mwiti, as hundreds of youth, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) received financial support during the second day of cheque disbursements in Igoji East Ward. The event, which took place at…

Taita Taveta’s Kishushe Ranch reopens doors to investors after peaceful leadership transition

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202507 mins

Kishushe Ranch has ushered in a new era of stability after years of internal wrangles, with a fresh leadership team taking over and pledging to revive stalled investment projects at the 60,000-acre cooperative in Taita Taveta County. This followed after the Kishushe Ranch Cooperative Society Ltd on Wednesday handed over control to a new committee…

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Sugar Board calls for registration of all sugar re-packagers to strengthen regulation, protect consumers

Gov’t to clear all sugar workers’ dues despite fiscal pressures: CS Kagwe reveals

CS Kagwe flags off 13 milk coolers to boost Embu dairy farmers

How unchecked use of farm pesticides endanger human health in Kenya

Kenya Shilling’s stability attributed to strong economic fundamentals, CS Mbadi says

Unaitas Sacco partners with Pesalink in digitisation drive

CS Kagwe warns politicians against politicizing tea prices, calls for technical solutions

ACCOSCA leads African delegation on learning visit to Redwood Credit Union to strengthen credit union movement

South Imenti residents benefit as MP Mwiti disburses empowerment funds

Taita Taveta’s Kishushe Ranch reopens doors to investors after peaceful leadership transition