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Bill proposes mandatory training for Kenyan migrant workers

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202604 mins

A new framework could change how Kenyans prepare for jobs abroad Workers would be expected to gain knowledge beyond their job-specific skills Experienced workers could have another pathway to formal certification The Industrial Training Bill, 2026 could introduce mandatory pre-departure training for Kenyans seeking work abroad, NITA has told Parliament. The proposals emerged on September…

Kenya, Malawi deepen cooperative sector learning exchange

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202603 mins

Kenya and Malawi are sharing lessons on strengthening cooperatives The exchange is exploring ways to improve member participation Both countries are looking at building more sustainable cooperative enterprises Kenya and Malawi are strengthening cooperative sector ties through a learning visit on best practices and shared experience. The engagement follows a visit by a Malawi delegation…

Kenya signs deal to import 540,000 tonnes of maize from Zambia

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202603 mins

Kenya will import 540,000 tonnes of maize from Zambia. The deal aims to address a grain deficit caused by drought. Prices will be agreed for each shipment based on market conditions. Kenya has struck a deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes of white Grade A non-GMO maize from Zambia, aimed at closing a grain deficit…

Kenya unveils Sh2.1bn plan for El Niño livestock safety

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202605 mins

Ksh2.1bn plan targets El Niño livestock risks. 24 counties will receive initial support. Funds will cover vaccines, emergency response and early warning. The Government has launched a Ksh2.1 billion plan to shield livestock farmers from anticipated El Niño flooding across 24 counties. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe unveiled the National Livestock Sector…

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…

Kenya weighs duty free maize imports amid low harvest

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202608 mins

Kenya considers duty free maize imports as production hits a seven year low. Millers want a nine month waiver to secure cheaper white maize supplies. Government plans to divert 360,000 tonnes of yellow maize to animal feed. Kenya’s maize supply is under real strain. Production has fallen to its lowest level in seven years, and…

Kenya, Uganda push maize trade deal under AfCFTA framework

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202605 mins

Kenya seeks aflatoxin free maize from Uganda. Aflatoxin concerns hinder cross border maize trade. Kenya and Uganda push for easier regional trade. Kenya wants aflatoxin-free maize from Uganda as both countries push for expanded agricultural trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe said Uganda is well placed to…

Oparanya names eight new members to MSEA board

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 202602 mins

Eight new members appointed to the MSEA board. Their terms begin on September 7, 2026. The appointments are part of a wider government reshuffle. Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has appointed eight new members to the board of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), with their terms taking effect on September…

Rwanda in talks over stake in Dangote’s Lamu oil refinery

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 2026August 28, 202603 mins

Rwanda explores a stake in Dangote’s proposed Lamu refinery. Kenya has reportedly been offered a 10% equity stake. The project could become East Africa’s biggest energy investments. Rwanda has entered preliminary discussions over a potential stake in the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, as East African countries weigh participation in the multibillion-shilling project. Rwandan…

KDC unveils green financing strategy, banks on co-ops

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202606 mins

KDC has launched a green financing strategy, placing co-operatives and Saccos at the centre of climate finance. KDC plans to establish a dedicated green fund offering debt and equity to sustainable businesses. Its SAFER project has financed 41,741 MSMEs through 11 financial institutions, mainly Saccos. Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has launched a new Sustainability and…