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Government to roll out new MSME policy to drive jobs and growth

Sacco ReviewJanuary 4, 202606 mins

The government is preparing to unveil a revised Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) policy designed to transform the sector into a central pillar of job creation, economic growth and inclusive development under the Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Principal Secretary for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni said the sector has already registered progress under the current…

LBDA positions itself as driver of economic growth

Sacco ReviewJanuary 3, 202605 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has declared itself a key engine of economic growth, following a strong performance in 2025 that saw gains in revenue, agriculture and institutional ventures. Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority’s improved outlook was anchored on aligning its programmes with the national Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda, a move that…

Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization to launch National Sacco in January 2026

Sacco ReviewDecember 20, 202507 mins

The Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO), Kenya’s largest grassroots women’s network, is gearing up for the official launch of its National Sacco in January 2026, a move poised to revolutionize financial inclusion for women across the country. This initiative comes at a pivotal time as MYWO intensifies efforts to unify, nurture, and empower women socially,…

Migori Calls on MSMEs to apply for KJET value addition funding before year-end deadline

Sacco ReviewDecember 18, 202504 mins

The Migori County Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development has issued an urgent call for applications from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) clusters seeking co-investment support under the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project. With less than 2 weeks left before the December 31 deadline, the department is urging cooperatives, associations, self-help…

Nationwide MSME training programme concludes as 94 business clusters begin mentorship phase

Sacco ReviewDecember 15, 202504 mins

The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has completed nationwide classroom training for the first cohort of its Business Development Services (BDS) programme, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen small businesses under the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project. The five‑week training, which began on November 10, 2025, reached 94 MSME clusters…

Homa Bay farmers receive 5,900 improved kienyeji chicks to boost poultry production

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202504 mins

More than 80 farmer groups in Homa Bay County have received improved Kienyeji chicks from the national government in a bid to boost poultry production, food security and household incomes. Speaking on Wednesday after the handing over of the chicks to the beneficiary groups, Josephat Simolo, from the State Department for Livestock said the support…

President Ruto reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to MSME growth

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202505 mins

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a key driver of economic transformation and regional integration. Speaking on Tuesday during the official opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, President Ruto said the MSME sector remains the “engine…

Kenya’s affordable housing gets big boost with Sh120b treasury allocation

Sacco ReviewAugust 11, 202505 mins

The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Mbadi has said the National Treasury has set aside Sh120.2 billion to the housing and settlement sector in the 2025/26 financial year. Mbadi said the move is aimed at bridging the widening gap in home ownership, particularly in urban areas. Speaking during the 4th Kenya…

German Kenyan Cooperative Development to partner with Kenya in advancing the cooperative movement

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 202502 mins

The German Kenyan Cooperative Development (GKCD) will collaborate and partner with the Kenyan government to advance the cooperative movement in the country. Speaking after hosting GKCD CEO Madeleine Mueller in Nairobi, Patrick Kilemi, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Cooperatives, said extensive consultation, knowledge sharing, and experience on matters relating to governance in the…

PS Alfred urges lake region traders to seize $16 trillion EU market opportunity

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 202507 mins

The State Department for Trade Principal Secretary (PS), Alfred K’ombudo, has urged traders in the Lake region to take advantage of the European Union’s Economic Partnership Agreement (EU EPA) to access the expansive $16 trillion market. The EPA, which was signed on 18th December 2023, he said, presents a golden opportunity for farmers, traders, and…