Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Centre for Research on Financial Markets and Policy has called on the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to maintain the current benchmark policy rate at 8.75%. This recommendation comes in light of rising global risks, including escalating geopolitical tensions and the increasing pressure on inflation and the exchange rate. In…
The latest food security report by the global financier, World Bank paints a worrying picture for consumers especially to the developing nations. The lender estimates that domestic food price inflation remains stubbornly high in many parts of the world, signalling renewed pressure on both consumers and policymakers. The update shows the benchmark agricultural, export and…
Food prices are expected to decline in the coming months despite a recent rise in inflation. This is according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest agriculture survey, released in July 2025. The report shows that inflation edged up to 4.1 percent in July compared to the same period last year. However, the majority…
By Azael Masese Kenya’s saving rate might decline due to skyrocketing inflation, raising fears on the country’s ability to raise the necessary capital for investment. The cooperative sector and Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) in particular stand to be the biggest losers. As Kenya marked the 100th Ushirika Day on 2nd July 2022, it was praised…
