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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…

Egg prices rise amid high feed costs and cold weather in Nairobi

Sacco ReviewMarch 8, 2026March 8, 202603 mins

Egg prices in Nairobi and its environ have risen by more than 30 percent in recent weeks, with traders citing reduced supply, high poultry feed costs, and cold weather caused by ongoing rains. A spot check by Sacco Review in several shops and egg outlets within Nairobi city and Ongata Rongai town revealed that the…

Africa International Agriculture Expo 2025 kicks off in Nairobi

Sacco ReviewOctober 28, 202503 mins

The 2025 Africa International Agriculture Expo (AIAE) has officially begun at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. This landmark event running from October 28 to 31, 2025, aims to boost agricultural productivity across Africa by showcasing the latest innovations in precision farming, agri-finance, and other technologies. Speaking during the official opening, Principal…

Continental fundraising course opens in Nairobi to build sustainable nonprofit financing models

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202508 mins

An elite fundraising course aimed at reshaping how African nonprofits mobilize resources has officially commenced in Nairobi, bringing together participants from across the continent. The three-day program dubbed as ‘Fundraising for African Nonprofits’, has attracted leaders of civil society organizations, fundraising professionals, grant makers, and policy experts to respond to a pressing challenge confronting Africa’s…

Kenya, Iran form committee to lift Kenyan tea ban

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202503 mins

The government of Kenya and Iran have agreed to establish a joint committee tasked with eradicating trade obstacles within 60 days, paving the way for the lifting of the ban on Kenyan tea exports to Iran. The agreement was reached during the 7th Session of the Kenya-Iran Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) held in Nairobi…

Property prices in Nairobi’s suburbs and satellite towns rise by 0.8%

Sacco ReviewJanuary 24, 202504 mins

HassConsult has published the Hass Property Price Indices for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing notable distinctions between quarterly and annual property market trends. Quarterly sales prices in Nairobi’s suburbs and satellite towns rose by 0.8 percent, slightly up from 0.7 percent in the third quarter. On an annual basis, sales prices grew by 5.2…

German Kenyan Cooperative Development to partner with Kenya in advancing the cooperative movement

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 202502 mins

The German Kenyan Cooperative Development (GKCD) will collaborate and partner with the Kenyan government to advance the cooperative movement in the country. Speaking after hosting GKCD CEO Madeleine Mueller in Nairobi, Patrick Kilemi, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Cooperatives, said extensive consultation, knowledge sharing, and experience on matters relating to governance in the…