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Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya./ Photo courtesy

Oparanya affirms govt commitment to address challenges facing sector

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Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has affirmed that the government is committed to undertake several policy interventions to address the challenges affecting the sector. The CS, speaking during the launch of the Inaugural Annual SME Conference, Awards and Exhibition yesterday hosted by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum…

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PS Susan Mang'eni being received by the Kenyan High Commissioner to India Amb. Peter Manyiri in New Delhi.

PS Mang’eni on tour to explore partnerships with Indian MSMEs

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The Principal Secretary (PS) to the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, is in India for the three-day India Africa Business Conclave organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries. In an announcement made on her official X (formerly Twitter) account seen by Sacco Review, Mang’eni said that she…

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Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Principal Secretary (PS) Ismail Maalim Madey./ Photo courtesy

Over 800,000 youth to benefit from World Bank funded project

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The National Youth Opportunities towards Advancement (NYOTA), a World Bank funded project is set to benefit over 800,000 youth in the country, Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Principal Secretary (PS) Ismail Maalim Madey has revealed. According to Maalim, the project mainly targets to address the rising challenge of youth unemployment, and that it will be…

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Co-operative and SMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya during his swearing in.

I will resign if you ignore my proposals, Oparanya tells Govt

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New Co-operative and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has warned of his resignation from the Kenya Kwanza administration if his recommendations are not implemented. Speaking at Mariakani Church of God in South B on Sunday, August 11, 2024, Oparanya emphasized that his appointment by President Ruto was based on his extensive experience and track…

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A section of Kenyan participants at the Trade Fair.

Kenyan innovations star at EAC MSMEs Trade Fair

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Kenya scooped the second position for the most innovative products during the recently concluded 23rd East Africa Community Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair formerly known as the Jua Kali-Nguvu Kazi Exhibition after the United Republic of Tanzania clinched first position in the exhibitions held in Bujumbura, Burundi. The Trade Fair whose theme…

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Bungoa Governor, Kenneth Lusaka.

Co-operative Bill deferred after governors complain of being sidelined

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The Co-operative Bill, 2023 has now been put on hold after county governors claimed that they were not consulted during the drafting. Sponsored by the government through the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, the Bill was in Parliament to allow for its first reading before proceeding to other stages…

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Kericho Biashara Sacco celebrates first anniversary

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Kericho Biashara Sacco Society Limited recently celebrated its first year of existence with pride following the significant growth achieved in the highly competitive field. The Sacco draws its membership from smallholder traders of MSMEs within the region and offers financial and business training, savings mobilization, and loans to member groups. According to Josephat Koech, the…

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Stanbic Bank, County partner to train VTC instructors on digital skills

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Stanbic Bank has partnered with the County government of Taita Taveta to provide a one-week digital skills training to Vocational Training instructors, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs on the use of online platforms to grow their businesses. Speaking at Mwanjila Vocational Training Center (VTC) in Bura on Friday after receiving 10 desktop…

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Govt is committed to supporting growth of Co-ops, PS Kilemi says

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The Principal Secretary (PS) for State Department of Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi, has reiterated the government’s pledge to support the cooperative sector by implementing dynamic policies and regulatory frameworks. Kilemi made the remarks on November 15 in Mombasa during a workshop which brought together cooperative sector shareholders from across the country to brainstorm on how to…

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