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Governor Mutai positions cooperatives as drivers of value addition and MSME growth

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 2026July 6, 202604 mins

Kericho County Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has identified cooperative societies as integral aspects of rural industrialization, value addition and the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning them as the county’s main vehicle for delivering the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) Speaking during the International Day of Cooperatives (Ushirika Day) celebrations held at…

CS Oparanya reaffirms Cooperatives as drivers of shared prosperity, poverty reduction

Sacco ReviewJuly 4, 202603 mins

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s cooperative movement, as the country marked the 104th Ushirika Day celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi County, under the global theme “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World.” Speaking at the event, Oparanya said the occasion reaffirmed the vital…

Gov’t bets on cooperatives to unlock agricultural financing, revive coffee sector

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202605 mins

CS Oparanya has urged financial institutions to design products around the realities of farming, recognizing alternative forms of security while aligning repayment schedules with production cycles. The government has moved to place cooperative societies at the centre of its plan to widen smallholder farmers’ access to affordable credit and speed up the transformation of Kenya’s…

Uasin Gishu boosts cooperative societies through capacity-building initiative

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202604 mins

The Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through a comprehensive capacity-building programme aimed at improving governance, promoting enterprise growth, and creating employment opportunities. Speaking on Thursday June 25, during a training session attended by members of more than 40 boda boda Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), Governor Jonathan Bii…

From despair to dignity: How cooperatives are changing lives one family at a time

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 202607 mins

Families have moved from poverty and despair to stability and dignity through savings, affordable credit, and cooperative support. Cooperatives have enabled farmers to expand production, women to gain financial independence, and youth to start businesses and secure employment. The movement fosters community support, discipline, and innovation, despite challenges such as mismanagement, making cooperatives vital tools…

Macadamia farmers reject push to join Cooperatives, cite past losses and falling prices

Sacco ReviewJune 7, 202604 mins

A section of macadamia farmers and traders under the Nuts Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK) has opposed a government proposal requiring farmers to join cooperative societies, warning that the move could expose growers to financial risks reminiscent of past failures. Speaking during a meeting in Sagana that brought together traders and farmers from seven counties…

Ruto hands over 10,000‑litre milk cooler to Kangari Dairy Cooperative Society

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 202603 mins

President William Ruto has handed over a 10,000‑litre milk cooler to Kangari United Dairy Cooperative Society in Kigumo Constituency, Murang’a County, in a move aimed at strengthening the dairy sector and improving farmers’ incomes. Ruto said the facility will help reduce post‑harvest milk losses, enhance value addition, and increase household earnings, thereby improving livelihoods for…

15 dormant Cooperative Societies in Mombasa are set for resurgence

Sacco ReviewOctober 25, 202504 mins

Fifteen dormant Cooperative Societies in Mombasa County are set for revival, Sacco Review has reliably established. Speaking to Sacco Review from Mombasa town recently, Mombasa County Cooperative director, Nelson Nyoro revealed that the county will be using the funds allocated for office operations to revive the dormant cooperative societies in the area He, however disclosed…

Five dormant Cooperative Societies in Lamu set for revival

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202503 mins

Lamu County Cooperative director, Paul Thauri has revealed that five dormant Cooperative societies in the County are set for revival to cater for the financial need for the local and spur development. Speaking to Sacco Review from Lamu town recently, Thauri said that the trend will enable county residents to join the Cooperatives in large…

Nine new cooperative societies registered in Kaloleni, Kilifi County

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2025August 16, 202504 mins

Nine new cooperative societies have been registered in Kaloleni Sub County in Kilifi County by the Cooperative Development Ministry officials. Speaking to Sacco Review from Mariakani town recently, Kaloleni sub county Cooperative Officer, Amos Kenga revealed that the formation of the nine cooperative societies would enable local residents to enroll in large numbers, invest heavily…