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Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya (centre) alongside PSs Mang'eni

MPs push for financial literacy before disbursement of MSME funds

Sacco ReviewMay 24, 2026May 24, 202604 mins

Members of Parliament (MPs) have urged the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development to strengthen financial literacy programmes before releasing additional funds under government empowerment initiatives. The legislators said equipping beneficiaries with financial management skills would help improve the sustainability of the programmes by enabling recipients to manage loans and grants…

Government releases KSh13.6 million Uwezo Fund and KSh10.2 million Youth Fund to groups in Lugari

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 202604 mins

The Ministry of Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has disbursed KSh13.6 million under the Uwezo Fund and KSh10.2 million from the Youth Development Fund to women, youth, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lugari constituency. Presiding over the issuance of cheques at Chevaywa Vocational and Training Centre, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya urged beneficiaries…

MESPT launches Ksh 7.2 billion plan to boost financing for farmers, MSMEs by 2030

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202605 mins

The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) officially launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, bringing together key stakeholders committed to transforming Kenya’s agricultural and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) landscape, as the organisation moves to address deepening gaps in credit access, market linkages and climate resilience. The plan was unveiled at a stakeholder forum in…

Migori Calls on MSMEs to apply for KJET value addition funding before year-end deadline

Sacco ReviewDecember 18, 202504 mins

The Migori County Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development has issued an urgent call for applications from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) clusters seeking co-investment support under the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project. With less than 2 weeks left before the December 31 deadline, the department is urging cooperatives, associations, self-help…

Siraji Sacco in Laikipia advertises three job positions

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

Siraji Sacco a licensed medium size Sacco society based in Timau, Nanyuki town, is seeking to recruit MSME officer, Micro Credit Officer and Debt Collector. MSME officer purpose will be promotion, growth and management of the Sacco’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) while Micro Credit Officer role will be growing the business and groups…

Saccos cautioned against paying unrealistic bonuses and interest

Sacco ReviewJanuary 7, 202504 mins

The Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development has cautioned SACCOs against paying unrealistic bonuses, dividends, and interest, as such cash outflows could cause liquidity challenges if not properly managed. Through a circular sent to SACCOs by the State Department of Cooperatives, the Office of Commissioner David Obonyo stated that the…