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Kirinyaga disburses KSh20 Million credit boost to 20 ward-based SACCOs

Sacco ReviewJuly 7, 2026July 7, 202603 mins

The Kirinyaga County Government has disbursed KSh 20 million to 20 ward-based Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), in a move aimed at opening up affordable credit access for more than 9,300 farmers across the county. According to Kirinyaga County governor, Anne Waiguru, each of the county’s 20 wards received KSh 1 million under the…

President Ruto urges banks to boost MSME lending

Sacco ReviewJune 28, 202604 mins

President William Ruto has called on commercial banks to expand credit access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), warning that limited financing continues to stifle growth in one of Kenya’s most vital economic sectors. Speaking at the World MSME Day celebrations held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, the President emphasized…