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Regional body urges calm amid Kenya foreign trader crackdown

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 202605 mins

Regional trade body urges foreign traders to remain calm. CMSEO EA says the directive targets undocumented businesses, not lawful traders. Traders are urged to keep immigration and business documents in order. Nairobi’s small business scene has been on edge lately, and now a regional trade body wants to bring the temperature down. The Confederation of…

Business registrations soar as formal jobs stay scarce

Sacco ReviewSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 202604 mins

Business registrations hit a five year high Informal work continues to dominate Kenya’s job market Cheaper business structures drive most new registrations Kenya’s entrepreneurs are registering new ventures at a pace not seen in half a decade, but the numbers tell a more complicated story about the country’s job market. The Business Registration Service (BRS)…

Nairobi County announces plans to upscale enrollment of SACCOs members to SHA

Sacco ReviewDecember 14, 2024December 14, 202403 mins

Nairobi City County Government has announced plans to upscale enrollment of members of Cooperatives and Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOS) in to the Social Health Authority (SHA) program. This strategic move is designed to boost health coverage for the city’s informal sector, which plays a pivotal role in Kenya’s economy. During a capacity building…