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Why Saccos lead banks in land and housing financing in Kenya

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202607 mins

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) continue to offer a viable, more affordable, alternative to commercial banks for land and housing financing in the country. Data from Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) Regulated Saccos shows they cumulatively disbursed over Ksh125 billion in credit for land and housing during 2025, with most of the loans being…

Report: Kenya’s high power costs undermine manufacturing sector competitiveness

Sacco ReviewApril 13, 2026April 13, 202603 mins

Kenya’s power costs are among the highest in Africa, according to a new report by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). The report, supported by Trademark Africa and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, highlights how expensive electricity is impacting the country’s manufacturing sector, making it less competitive in both regional and global markets. Kenya’s…

Governor Orengo demands public participation in Ramula gold mining dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202604 mins

Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on the national government to strengthen public participation and safeguard community rights in the ongoing dispute between residents of Ramula in Gem Sub-County and Shanta Gold Limited. Speaking at a press briefing in Siaya, Orengo emphasized that public participation is not a mere formality but a constitutional requirement anchored…

Oparanya declares digital compliance mandatory for SACCO licensing

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202604 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has announced that no Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) will be licensed to operate unless it demonstrates full commitment to digital transformation. Speaking at the recent Leadership, Ethics and Strategic Governance Forum, Oparanya warned that failure to modernize would erode public trust and ultimately destroy…

AFA begins crackdown on illegal macadamia nut dealers in 14 counties to cushion farmers

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202605 mins

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has mounted a crackdown on unlicensed dealers and processors of macadamia nuts across 14 counties. The exercise is meant to protect farmers from exploitation, maintain quality, and minimise theft of produce from farms before it matures, according to government officials. Speaking to journalists after an operation that nabbed one…

Rabai youth and women urged to embrace Saccos for growth and prosperity

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202603 mins

Youth and women in Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi, have been called upon to strengthen cooperation and embrace the formation of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) as a pathway to economic empowerment and sustainable development. Speaking recently, in Rabai, the newly appointed Sub-County Cooperative Officer, Mr. Raphael Barawa, underscored the importance of cultivating a strong saving…

Kindiki urges Africa to embrace Kenya’s affordable housing model

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202606 mins

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on African nations to draw lessons from Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme, describing it as a transformative initiative aimed at delivering dignified and affordable living spaces for millions of urban residents. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 2nd Africa Urban Forum held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)…

South Imenti MP Dr. Shadrach Mwiti (in jungle uniform) when he presented cheques to boda boda riders in Nkubu town to empower them economically.

Imenti South MP disburses Ksh5M to 65 Boda Boda groups in empowerment drive

Sacco ReviewApril 11, 202606 mins

Imenti South Member of Parliament Dr. Shadrack Mwiti has issued cheques worth Sh 5 million to 65 boda boda groups in a move aimed at strengthening youth empowerment in the constituency. The funds were distributed during an event at Nkubu Stadium, attended by local leaders and stakeholders. Speaking during the event, Dr Mwiti said the…

Cooperatives unite against child labour in Tea, Coffee sectors

Sacco ReviewApril 11, 202604 mins

Stakeholders in Kenya’s tea and coffee cooperatives have pledged to take the fight against child labour to grassroots communities, in a renewed push to boost farmer incomes and protect children across agricultural value chains. The commitment follows a 12-day Training of Trainers on Cooperative Development Tools, where participants resolved to cascade knowledge to farmers and…

Boda bodas are symptoms of poor road infrastructure, not sign of thriving economy

Sacco ReviewApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026010 mins

Boda bodas create chaos. They bring disorder in urban centres as they expose villages to crime. If the roads network was perfect, boda bodas will only be used for sporting but because there is a big gap in our transportation, boda bodas come in to fill the gap. Ours is such a bad road infrastructure…

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Women gaining ground in SACCO senior management, though CEO representation declines: SASRA report

BlockCoop launches Kenya’s first blockchain‑powered SACCO

Ruto cuts housing deposit from 10% to 5%, urges workers to register on Boma Yangu

MSEA CEO lauds President Ruto for initiating empowerment programmes

Sacco assets surge to KSh 1.2 trillion as membership hits 7.8 million- 2026 KNBS survey

Why Saccos lead banks in land and housing financing in Kenya

Report: Kenya’s high power costs undermine manufacturing sector competitiveness

Governor Orengo demands public participation in Ramula gold mining dispute

Oparanya declares digital compliance mandatory for SACCO licensing

AFA begins crackdown on illegal macadamia nut dealers in 14 counties to cushion farmers

Rabai youth and women urged to embrace Saccos for growth and prosperity

Kindiki urges Africa to embrace Kenya’s affordable housing model

Imenti South MP disburses Ksh5M to 65 Boda Boda groups in empowerment drive

Cooperatives unite against child labour in Tea, Coffee sectors

Boda bodas are symptoms of poor road infrastructure, not sign of thriving economy