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DCI busts fake maize flour racket in Kasarani

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202604 mins

Detectives raid a suspected counterfeit flour operation in Kasarani Thousands of branded packets and packaging equipment recovered Authorities move to test the seized flour and verify affected brands Detectives have dismantled a suspected counterfeit maize flour racket in Kasarani, raising food safety fears amid an anticipated shortage. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) disclosed the…

Nairobi’s 2029 Athletics Championships to boost MSMEs

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 202603 mins

Nairobi’s 2029 athletics event is expected to create new business opportunities MSMEs are being urged to prepare for increased demand The championships could open doors for tourism and job creation Kenya is set to benefit from increased business and employment opportunities after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, Cooperatives and MSMEs…

Digital training set to boost women SMEs in three counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202607 mins

Women entrepreneurs in three counties are set to gain digital skills to grow their businesses. The training model could reach thousands more women through community based trainers. An online marketplace will help participants market products and reach customers beyond their local areas. Women running small businesses in Nairobi, Nyandarua and Tana River counties are set…

Kenya’s digital divide: Nairobi leads while West Pokot lags far behind

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202606 mins

Nairobi leads Kenya in internet use, while West Pokot trails far behind. Rural communities face wider gaps in connectivity, devices and digital skills. Experts warn the digital divide could deepen inequalities in education and jobs. Kenya’s digital divide has widened sharply, with new county level data showing Nairobi is the most connected county while West…

Gikomba Market transformation to boost safety and SME trade

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202605 mins

Gikomba Market is getting three modern blocks to improve safety and trading conditions. Phase One will provide stalls for up to 7,000 traders. The complex will feature a day care centre, ICT hub and fire station. Nairobi’s Gikomba Market is undergoing a major transformation, with three multi-storey blocks rising as the government replaces its congested…

Kenya’s homeless population may be 25 times official figure

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202607 mins

Homeless population may be as high as 500,000, stakeholders say, far above the official estimate of 18,000. Stakeholders called for stronger housing policies and social protection programmes. Speakers urged closer national and county government collaboration to tackle homelessness. Kenya’s homeless population could be as high as 500,000, according to stakeholders who say official government estimates…

Business stakeholders call for political tolerance ahead of 2027 elections

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202608 mins

Business leaders warn political tensions are hurting investor confidence. They urged peaceful politics to protect businesses and jobs. Stakeholders also called for tax relief to spur business growth. Stakeholders in the business sector have sounded alarm over confrontational politics being witnessed across the country, saying the country’s economic stability is at peril ahead of next…

Zoho partners with KNCCI to boost digital transformation for Kenyan SMEs

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202606 mins

Zoho has partnered with KNCCI to help Kenyan SMEs adopt digital tools, offering eligible members Ksh65,000 in software credits, training and onboarding support to boost productivity and business growth. The technology firm reported 55 per cent revenue growth in Kenya, citing rising demand for AI enabled business solutions and increased adoption across the IT, financial…

Nairobi set to host East Africa’s largest livestock exposition in September

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202605 mins

Nairobi will host the Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Expo on September 11 and 12 2026 at Kinga Resort, Athi River, bringing together livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six East African countries. The expo will showcase modern livestock genetics, breeding technologies, farm equipment and digital innovations aimed at improving productivity, expanding market…

CS Oparanya reaffirms Cooperatives as drivers of shared prosperity, poverty reduction

Sacco ReviewJuly 4, 202603 mins

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s cooperative movement, as the country marked the 104th Ushirika Day celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi County, under the global theme “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World.” Speaking at the event, Oparanya said the occasion reaffirmed the vital…