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BAHLITA opposes new tobacco licensing rules for traders

Sacco ReviewAugust 29, 202605 mins

BAHLITA opposes proposed tobacco licensing rules for traders. Traders warn extra licences could raise business costs. Association calls for stronger action against illicit tobacco trade. The Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) has opposed proposed licensing and registration requirements in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning they could raise compliance costs…

Proposed law seeks to create maize board to license millers

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202604 mins

A proposed law seeks to establish a Maize Board of Kenya to regulate the maize value chain. The Bill would introduce licensing for millers and give counties greater roles in supporting farmers. New research, development and dispute resolution bodies are also proposed for the sector. A new Bill before the National Assembly seeks to create…

Public participation Bill puts Kenya’s civic voice to the test

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202608 mins

Kenya has taken a significant step towards strengthening citizen participation in governance following the National Assembly’s approval of the Public Participation Bill, 2025. Public participation is already anchored in the Constitution as one of the national values and principles of governance. Article 10 requires public participation to be observed whenever State organs, State officers, public…

MPs push for interest cap on Sacco loans under in duplum rule

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 2026August 7, 202606 mins

MPs have backed a proposal to extend the in duplum rule to Saccos, digital lenders and microfinance institutions, though Parliament has not yet passed the change. The proposal would cap interest on defaulted loans at the outstanding principal, protecting borrowers from excessive charges. If approved by Parliament, the amendment would extend protections currently available only…

Senate committee reviews amendments to extension bill

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202603 mins

Senate Agriculture Committee reviewed National Assembly amendments to the Agriculture and Livestock Extension Service Bill, 2022 Bill seeks to establish a legal framework for coordinated agricultural and livestock extension services and improve farmers’ access to technical support Committee will prepare a report with recommendations on the amendments for consideration by the Senate in plenary The…

Bill seeks faster loan recovery for affordable housing

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202604 mins

Affordable housing bill proposes cutting loan default notice from 90 to 45 days and property sale notice from 40 to 20 days. MPs have raised concerns that the shorter timelines could expose borrowers to faster foreclosures and reduce protections. National Assembly committees are reviewing the proposal, with a final report expected by August 13, 2026….

MPs raise alarm over CBK’s proposed new bank levy

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202609 mins

MPs have raised concerns that a proposed Central Bank of Kenya levy on banks could lead to higher banking charges and loan costs for customers. The proposal would replace the current fixed annual fee with a levy of 0.15 per cent of a bank’s gross annual revenue. Lawmakers questioned the levy’s legal basis, penalty provisions…

MPs review bill for Ksh72.26bn extra county funding

Sacco ReviewJuly 30, 202604 mins

MPs are reviewing a Bill proposing an additional Ksh 72.26 billion for county governments in the 2026/27 financial year. The funding will support County Aggregation and Industrial Parks, drought resilience, agriculture, informal settlements and other development programmes. The National Assembly is expected to debate the Budget and Appropriations Committee’s report before deciding on the proposed…

MPs question duty-free sugar imports amid Brazil, South Africa origin dispute

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202607 mins

MPs questioned conflicting Brazil and South Africa sugar import documents. PS Juma Mukhwana promised to investigate the origin discrepancy. Lawmakers queried a new duty free sugar approval before the first shipment was fully accounted for. The government has come under fresh scrutiny over a 27,000 metric tonne consignment of duty-free raw sugar, after lawmakers uncovered…

National Assembly dismisses claims new Sacco Bill gives Ruto control over Sacco members’ savings

Sacco ReviewJuly 15, 202604 mins

Parliament says the proposed Sacco Bill does not give President William Ruto control over members’ savings. It also dismissed claims the Bill would create a “Super Sacco”. The Bill seeks to strengthen smaller Saccos and improve regulation. The National Assembly has dismissed reports claiming that the proposed Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, would give President…