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Mitumba vs manufacturing: Kenya’s clothing dilemma

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202607 mins

Mitumba remains a lifeline for affordable fashion and millions of livelihoods in Kenya. Rebuilding local textile manufacturing requires tackling high costs, weak supply chains and limited financing. Experts favour coexistence rather than a ban, with Kenyan products competing through quality, price and design. Walk into almost any Kenyan home, and you will likely find at…

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…