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George Ombado, the Executive Director of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has been re-elected for the second term. Photo/courtesy

Ombado re-elected ACCOSCA Executive Director for second term

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George Ombado has been re-elected ACCOSCA Executive Director for a second three year term. CAK said the re election reflects confidence in his leadership of Africa’s cooperative sector. Ombado will continue leading efforts to expand financial inclusion through Saccos across Africa. George Ombado has been re-elected Executive Director of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings…

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Farmers affiliated to Gatuura Horticulture Cooperative Society receiving certification certificate from Trademark Africa CEO Joyce Wambui Gema.

Kandara farmers earn certification to export avocados, mangoes

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Farmers in Gatuura, Murang’a, have received certification to export avocados, mangoes and other horticultural produce to international markets. Farmers said the certification process required soil and water testing, farm inspections, documentation and audits, with some dropping out due to its complexity. Trademark Africa said 22 more farmer groups in Murang’a are pursuing certification, while farmers…

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Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speaking during the official opening of the 2026 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Hand in Hand Local Private Sector Investment Forum in Nairobi on Thursday, July 30. Photo/courtesy

Oparanya calls for action on coffee sector reforms

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CS Wycliffe Oparanya urged investors and cooperatives to act on coffee sector reforms to revive Kenya’s coffee industry. The government has disbursed over KSh6 billion through the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund to support smallholder farmers. Oparanya said the Cooperative Societies Bill and other reforms will strengthen governance and boost the sector’s recovery. Cooperatives and…

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Naivasha Sub County Cooperative Officer Hanifa Wabomba (centre) pose for photo with Leaders of various Sacco in Naivasha and Gilgil Sub County. Photo/Peter Otuoro

Naivasha cooperatives urged to follow laws to boost service delivery

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Naivasha cooperatives urged to comply with sector laws to improve member services. Members encouraged to engage actively during education sessions and annual general meetings. Wabomba calls for transparency, accountability and regular audits to build member trust. Naivasha Sub-County Cooperative Officer Hanifa Wabomba has urged co-operative societies in Naivasha and Gilgil sub-counties to strictly follow the…

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (far left) and other dignitaries when they attended the 11th Annual Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day at Gitooro showground in Meru town. Photo/courtesy

Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector

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Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…

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Govt targets tripling coffee output through sector revival programme

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Govt targets raising coffee production from 50,000 to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2028/29. Ksh1 billion allocated to the sector, with Ksh4 billion released to clear cooperative debts. Farmers to receive faster payments as reforms expand coffee farming and strengthen cooperatives. The government has launched an ambitious coffee revitalisation programme aimed at tripling Kenya’s annual coffee…

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Sub-County representatives of boda boda rider self-help groups, together with Nyeri Deputy Governor Kinaniri Waroe (3rd from left) after the meeting

Nyeri County plans SACCO for boda boda riders

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Nyeri County plans to establish a countywide SACCO for boda boda riders through a phased rollout from ward to county level. The SACCO aims to expand access to affordable financial services, promote savings, and support the growth of riders’ businesses. Nyeri County plans to establish a county-level Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (SACCO) for boda…

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John Raymond Ngala, Kilifi County Exective Committee Member for Cooperative development reading Governor GideonMung'aro's speech during this years Ushirika Day celebration. Photo/ Tzozungu Kombe

Kilifi Governor announces Sh6 million matching grants for 12 Saccos

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Kilifi County awarded Ksh6 million in matching grants to 12 Saccos under its Shilling kwa Shilling Initiative. Governor Gideon Mung’aro also set aside Ksh15 million this financial year to expand the programme and boost affordable farmer loans. He urged speedy enactment of the Cooperative and Sacco laws to strengthen regulation and support the sector. Governor…

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