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Kiambu to showcase emerging agricultural technologies during 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 202604 mins

The Kiambu County, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation and Cooperatives, has announced its participation in the 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026, to showcase emerging agricultural technologies, promote partnerships, and explore investment opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s agriculture, food, and livestock sectors. In a notice released by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation…

Mbadi: Export growth and debt discipline are driving Kenya’s economic stability

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202503 mins

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has revealed that the Kenya’s economy is showing signs of growth and stability, thanks to strong export performance and good debt management Speaking during the launch of the 2026/27 budget preparation process at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) earlier today, Mbadi said the country’s fiscal position has improved, due…

Ushirika Day 2025: Ruto commends Sacco stakeholders’ contribution to economic growth

Sacco ReviewJuly 14, 2025July 14, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has commended stakeholders, leaders, practitioners, and cooperators for their unwavering dedication and exceptional contribution to Kenya’s socioeconomic advancement through the cooperative model. In a speech read by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during International Cooperative Day Celebrations at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi on July 12, 2025 the president said is…

Government calls for structured cooperative savings to shield economy from political instability

Sacco ReviewJuly 14, 202505 mins

The government has called on Kenyans to embrace structured cooperative savings and move away from traditional fundraising practices, warning that ongoing political uncertainty threatens the stability of foreign investment. Speaking during the 103rd Ushirika day celebration at Kenya International Conference Center, (KICC) the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi emphasized that cooperatives offer a more stable…

Stakeholders seek an extension of the tax amnesty for more taxpayers to settle balances

Sacco ReviewNovember 27, 2024010 mins

Stakeholders making submissions on the proposed Tax Laws and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill are seeking an extension of the tax amnesty to cover the taxes due and not paid between December 2022 and December 2025 to allow more taxpayers to take advantage of the program to settle outstanding tax balances. The Stakeholders who were…

Ushirika Day Celebrations scheduled for July 6 postponed indefinitely

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202403 mins

The 102 International Day for Cooperatives also dubbed Ushirika Day in Kenya that was scheduled for Saturday July 6, 2024 has been postponed until further notice. In a memo by the National Ushirika Day Celebration Council addressing all the Cooperative Societies, dated July 1, 2024 and seen by Sacco Review, attributed the move to the…

All set for Ushirika Day scheduled for July 6

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 2024June 24, 202403 mins

This year’s Ushirika Day, also known as International Co-operatives Day will be celebrated on July 6 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) grounds. The theme of this year’s celebrations is “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All”. This year will be the 102 Ushirika Day. International Co-operatives Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday…

101st Ushirika Day celebrations to be held on July 1

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 2023September 13, 202302 mins

Cooperative movement stakeholders are gearing up to celebrate the 101st International Day of Cooperatives (Ushirika Day) on July 1, 2023 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The event which is themed “Cooperatives for Sustainable Development” will be graced by President William Ruto as the chief guest. Since 1923, cooperatives from around the world have…