Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Zoho has partnered with KNCCI to help Kenyan SMEs adopt digital tools, offering eligible members Ksh65,000 in software credits, training and onboarding support to boost productivity and business growth. The technology firm reported 55 per cent revenue growth in Kenya, citing rising demand for AI enabled business solutions and increased adoption across the IT, financial…
Nairobi will host the Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Expo on September 11 and 12 2026 at Kinga Resort, Athi River, bringing together livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six East African countries. The expo will showcase modern livestock genetics, breeding technologies, farm equipment and digital innovations aimed at improving productivity, expanding market…
Kenya’s construction labour costs rose by 4.38% between the first and second quarters of 2026, driven by growing demand for skilled workers. Carpenters, painters, welders, and mechanics recorded the biggest wage increases, reflecting a shortage of skilled artisans across the sector. Rising labour costs, alongside higher prices for building materials, transport, and fuel, continue to…
GDC has launched construction of a Ksh500 million geothermal laboratory and office complex in Nakuru. The facility will boost geothermal research, exploration and technical training. GDC says the project will strengthen Kenya’s clean energy sector and geothermal expertise. The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has launched construction of a new Geothermal Science and Analytical Laboratory and…
Licence delays are stalling mining projects and costing Kenya billions in potential investment. Industry leaders warn regulatory bottlenecks are driving investors to competing markets. MESK is urging faster, more transparent licence approvals to unlock the sector’s growth. Kenya’s ambition to transform its mining industry into one of the country’s leading economic pillars is increasingly coming…
Xavier Lugaga urges Parliament to ensure the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 strengthens governance without undermining member ownership and democratic control of SACCOs. A movement built by its members When Kenya’s economic history is written, the cooperative movement will earn a special chapter. Few institutions have empowered ordinary wananchi like Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies…
The National Assembly has dismissed what it called widespread misinformation surrounding the proposed Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, saying claims that the legislation would create a government controlled “super Sacco” or hand the President power over Sacco leadership are false. In a public statement, the Assembly said the Bill, which seeks to amend the Sacco…
Some opportunities come only once in a generation. When they appear, nations must be prepared to seize them. The 2026 G7 Summit in Biarritz, France, presents such a moment for Kenya. The invitation extended to President William Ruto places Kenya among a select group of countries engaging directly with the world’s most influential political, economic,…
The forum focused on expanding digital infrastructure, including fibre networks, 5G connectivity, private networks, data centres and cloud services. Discussions also prioritised fintech innovation, leveraging Kenya’s mobile money ecosystem and regulatory environment to boost cross-border digital growth. Both countries agreed on the need to strengthen digital skills development through institutional partnerships and innovation ecosystems. By…
Kenya has surpassed Egypt to become the largest producer of milk in Africa, according to Principal Secretary for Livestock Production Jonathan Mueke. Speaking in an interview with NTV, Mueke revealed that Kenya’s milk output has risen from 4.6 billion litres to 5.4 billion litres, placing the country ahead of Egypt in continental rankings. “We always…
