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Oparanya, SHA discuss healthcare access for cooperative members

Sacco ReviewOctober 21, 202604 mins

Oparanya and SHA are exploring ways to expand healthcare access for cooperative members and their families. Talks focus on health fund benefits, registration and public awareness. The proposed partnership could help MSMEs access healthcare information and services. Cooperative societies could become a key channel for expanding access to affordable healthcare in Kenya following fresh talks…

Siaya digital hub connects youth to global remote work

Sacco ReviewOctober 21, 202605 mins

Siaya youth are being equipped with digital skills to access global remote work opportunities. A community hub combines technology training, free internet and a BPO centre linking workers to clients. Plans are underway for a Nyanza Digital Summit in December 2026. Young people in Siaya are gaining new opportunities to tap into the global digital…

Tower Sacco hosts Topkrim DT Sacco for benchmarking visit

Sacco ReviewOctober 21, 202602 mins

Tower Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sacco) has hosted a delegation from Topkrim DT Sacco for a benchmarking visit focused on governance, leadership, operations and member service. The visiting team was led by Topkrim DT Sacco Chairman Isaiah Opere Owino and Chief Executive Officer Arphaxard Obala, accompanied by members of the board and staff. Tower…

Ruto scraps stamp duty on land deals up to Sh1 million

Sacco ReviewOctober 21, 202606 mins

Land buyers could save thousands under Ruto’s proposed stamp duty exemption. Higher-value property deals could face a new progressive tax structure. The National Treasury is preparing the changes for parliamentary approval. President William Ruto has announced plans to exempt land and property transactions worth Ksh1 million or less from stamp duty, a move meant to…

Ruto raises milk price to Sh65 per litre for dairy farmers

Sacco ReviewOctober 21, 202602 mins

Dairy farmers across Kenya will now be paid Ksh65 for every litre of milk they deliver, with an extra Ksh2 per litre added each quarter, President William Ruto has announced. The new rate takes effect this month as the government tries to lift farmers’ incomes while the country grapples with a stubborn milk shortage. Ruto…

Ruto proposes PAYE relief, cheaper land and phones

Sacco ReviewOctober 21, 202605 mins

Low-income earners could get PAYE relief. Land transfers and mobile phones could become cheaper. Graduate internships could expand to 50,000 slots. President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce tax relief for low-income earners, reduce the cost of land transfers and make mobile phones more affordable as part of measures aimed at easing the cost…

SASRA invites comments on draft ICT guidelines for Saccos

Sacco ReviewOctober 20, 2026October 20, 202604 mins

SASRA seeks public views on proposed ICT rules for regulated Saccos. The draft guidelines cover cybersecurity, data protection and technology risks. Stakeholders have until November 20 to submit comments. The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is seeking public views on new draft technology guidelines for regulated Saccos in Kenya. The regulator has called on stakeholders…

New era for African Saccos as Otu-Nyarko wins ACCOSCA chair

Sacco ReviewOctober 20, 202605 mins

A new leader has emerged at the helm of Africa’s cooperative finance movement following a key continental meeting in Tanzania. The unopposed election signals a leadership transition as the organisation pursues stronger governance and sustainable growth. Attention now turns to the priorities that will shape cooperation among African Saccos and credit unions under the incoming…

PSC opens 6,000 housing internship slots for young graduates

Sacco ReviewOctober 20, 202604 mins

Thousands of young graduates have a new opportunity to gain experience through a government-backed programme. The recruitment covers a wide range of professions, with diploma holders also eligible for selected positions. Applicants face a November deadline and must meet specific graduation and internship eligibility requirements. Young professionals in engineering, construction and real estate can now…

Sotik Tea Company eyes global markets with fresh berry venture

Sacco ReviewOctober 19, 2026October 19, 202604 mins

Sotik Tea Company is stepping beyond its traditional tea business into fresh berry production, betting on agricultural diversification to open new export opportunities, create jobs and attract investment. The company unveiled Sotik Fresh Berries on Monday, October 19, 2026, marking a new chapter in its efforts to expand its agricultural portfolio and tap into growing…