May 13, 2026
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One of the large capacity cereals drier given to cooperatives in Trans Nzoia County. Photo by Godfrey Wamalwa

Cooperatives empowered as Trans Nzoia rolls out large capacity grain driers to curb post-harvest losses

Sacco Review05 mins

The cooperative movement in Trans Nzoia County has received a major boost after the county government, operationalized large-capacity cereal driers across several key cooperatives. The move is part of the county’s Post-Harvest Loss Management Initiative, aimed at helping farmers reduce grain losses and improve profitability. Through the Department of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the county has…

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Kamakia Arunga owner of the farm addressing the press. Photo by Joh Majau

Miraa farmer counts losses after farm set ablaze

Sacco Review04 mins

A prominent Miraa farmer from Kinisa Amwathi in Igembe North Subcounty, Meru County is counting huge losses after his Miraa farm was set ablaze by unknown people. The owner of the farm Kamakia Arunga said he was shocked and devastated after his 3-acre miraa farm, which a source of livelihood is for many, was reduced…

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SACCOs thriving today, but are they ready for tomorrow?

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Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have long been heralded as engines of financial empowerment, particularly in underserved and emerging markets. They provide a lifeline for millions by offering affordable credit, encouraging savings, and promoting economic inclusion. Yet, like any other financial or corporate institution, SACCOs are not immune to the inherent cycles of growth,…

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A retiree having happy moments. Saccos may offer a better investment plan for those retired from service.

Why SACCOs are the best avenues for retirement investment plans

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Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions individuals need to make during their working lives. It is essential to ensure financial security and peace of mind in one’s later years. However, many people struggle with planning for retirement due to limited access to pension schemes, financial illiteracy, or inadequate income. Savings…

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CS Wycliffe Oparanya with the SASRA leadership during the launch of the report/Photo File

Unpacking SASRA Supervision Report 2024: A sector in resilient expansion

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In the intricate landscape of Kenya’s financial ecosystem, the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) Supervision Report 2024 emerges as a pivotal barometer of the cooperative banking sector’s vitality. Released on September 25, 2025, by Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya, this annual statutory document—mandated under Section 22 of the Sacco Societies Act—chronicles the…

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Kenneth Odiambo, Mwalimu National SACCO Chief Executive. Photo File

Mwalimu SACCO expands revenue bowl as harsh economy bites

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Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCO) are busy redesigning their financial products, policies and strategies so as to compensate for low loan disbursements as a tough economy erodes household incomes and thrown many out of jobs. For players like Mwalimu National SACCO, the plan is to generate Non-funded income, away from its core activity of…

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Nandi Governor with the farmers during the past Agricultural Show/Photo Courtesy

Nandi farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture to cope with climate change

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Farmers in Tindiret Sub-county in Nandi County are turning to climate-smart agriculture as unpredictable weather continues to disrupt traditional farming patterns in the region. Once known for its fertile soils and reliable rainfall, Tindiret has in recent years experienced prolonged dry spells and sudden heavy rains, making it increasingly difficult for smallholder farmers to depend…

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Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu speaking during the NYOTA sensitisation programme in Meru/Photo by John Majau

PS Njogu: Inappropriate skiza tunes costing qualified youth Jobs opportunities in the Diaspora

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Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has revealed that many qualified Kenyan youth have lost the opportunity to be employed in the diaspora due to the inappropriate skiza tunes in their phones. PS Njogu regretted that a simple rough or rowdy skiza tune has cost many skilled Kenyans opportunities under the Kazi Majuu program….

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MSEA CEO Mwenda Rithaa speaking at Kamundi hall in Meru town during the NYOTA initiative sensitization forum./Photo by John Majau

Meru youth wooed to apply for NYOTA empowerment project to access business capital

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The Director General of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), Mwenda Rithaa, together with three Principal Secretaries have urged youth  in Meru County to take advantage of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to access business start-up capital to improve their lifes. Speaking during a packed sensitization forum at Kamunde Hall in…

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