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Government to work with Boda Boda riders to reform the sector, says DP Kindiki

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202507 mins

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government is committed to work with boda boda operators in a bid to reform and empower the sector. Addressing the operators from Meru County at his Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi County on Tuesday, the DP at the same time cautioned them against reckless behavior and…

Homa Bay fishermen form Sacco to boost income, net wealth in blue economy

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 2025September 3, 202506 mins

Fishermen in Homa Bay have formed a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sacco) to boost their income and promote sustainable fishing. This comes after President William Ruto, during the Blue Economy Summit at Tom Mboya University on May 31, gave the Homa Bay Beach Management Unit Sacco Ksh5 million to strengthen its financial base. During…

PS Omollo applauds S&P credit upgrade as boost for Kenya’s economic confidence

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202503 mins

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary, PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has welcomed the recent decision by S&P Global Ratings to raise Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit score from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, calling it a strong endorsement of the country’s economic direction under President William Ruto. In a post shared on his official X (Formerly twitter)…

President Ruto urges Japan to ease trade barriers on Kenyan exports, calls for fairer trade

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202504 mins

President William Ruto has urged Japan to ease trade barriers on Kenyan agricultural products and also address tariff and non-tariff barriers that continue to limit market access for Kenyan goods such as tea, avocados, and flowers. Speaking during high-level engagements in Yokohama ahead of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Ruto said…

President Ruto establishes multi-agency team to combat corruption

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202504 mins

President William Ruto has announced the formation of a Multi-Agency Team on War against Corruption (MAT) to beef up the fight against graft. In a presidential proclamation issued today, Ruto said the team will operate under a whole-of-government approach, designed to foster synergy, coordination, and impactful interventions across various arms of government. MAT will be…

MPs pocketed Ksh10 Million to pass Anti-Money Laundering Bill, President Ruto says

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202504 mins

President William Ruto has accused a group of MPs of pocketing Ksh10 million to pass the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, a law with far-reaching consequences for financial regulation in Kenya. The President who was speaking on Monday during the ODM and Kenya Kwanza talks held in Karen, Nairobi issued a stern warning to the lawmakers who…

President Ruto reaffirms sugar sector bonuses, eyes export status by 2027

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has assured sugarcane farmers that ongoing reforms in the sugar industry will guarantee timely payments and annual bonuses, similar to those received by growers of other cash crops. Speaking at a leadership forum held at South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY) in Awendo, Migori County, President Ruto said the government’s leasing of four…

Senator Murungi lauds President Ruto for Signing County Assemblies Autonomy Bill into Law

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has lauded President William Ruto for assenting to a landmark bill that grants fiscal and administrative independence to county assemblies across the country. The bill, authored by Senator Murungi, aims to empower the 47 county assemblies by providing them with direct access to funds, enabling them to carry out their oversight…

Certification issues stall miraa farmers access to Djibouti Market

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202504 mins

A promising miraa export deal between Kenya and Djibouti is facing early uncertainties, as Kenyan traders struggle to meet certification requirements thus delaying access to a market worth over KSh20 million daily. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) recently announced that Kenya had secured approval to supply up to 20 tonnes of miraa per day…

Ruto signs bill establishing County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, marking a significant boost for devolution and county governance. The legislation, sponsored by Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi, paves the way for the establishment of a County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties,…