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Kenya Sugar Board can operate with six members, says Kagwe

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202604 mins

Questions raised over the board’s current composition Legal framework cited to support continued operations Court cases linked to delays in completing appointments Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the current composition of the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), saying the six-member board can legally conduct its business despite having fewer members than…

Senate raises alarm over sale of unregistered, counterfeit pesticides

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202605 mins

Senate raises concerns over the continued sale of counterfeit and unregistered pesticides. Senators want tougher enforcement and stronger monitoring of agro dealers nationwide. Committee calls for better farmer education and pesticide residue checks to protect consumers. The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has raised concerns over the continued sale of unregistered, expired…

Senate grills Obonyo over KUSCCO oversight failures

Sacco ReviewAugust 10, 202606 mins

Senators questioned Cooperative Commissioner David Obonyo over oversight failures after KUSCCO’s loan book was found overstated by more than Ksh7.6 billion. Obonyo said an inspection triggered by member complaints led to forensic investigations that pointed to alleged collusion among senior KUSCCO officials. The committee also flagged regulatory gaps, audit oversight concerns, inadequate funding and staff…

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…

Omtatah demands Senate probe into affordable housing projects over land-grabbing claims

Sacco ReviewJune 10, 202604 mins

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has formally petitioned the Senate to investigate what he describes as irregular development of Affordable Housing projects on public and community land, warning that the programme risks becoming “a cover for land grabbing.” In a request for a statement submitted to the Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources,…

Treasury raises penalties to rein in predatory digital and microfinance lenders

Sacco ReviewFebruary 25, 202604 mins

The Treasury has unveiled tougher measures against digital and microfinance lenders accused of exploiting Kenyans with excessive interest rates and aggressive debt collection practices. While appearing before senators, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said that fines for violating the Banking Act have been increased from KSh500,000 to KSh2 million. He said the move is intended…

Senate probes Jamii Bora Housing Project as Governor Lenku insists developer must pay land rates

Sacco ReviewNovember 28, 202505 mins

The Senate Committee on Roads, Housing and Transportation has opened a new inquiry into the troubled Jamii Bora Housing Project in Kisaju, Kajiado County, amid long-running disputes over land ownership, payment of rates, and approval of housing units. The committee, chaired by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, met county officials, project developers, bank representatives, and petitioners…

Senate Agriculture committee visit NCPB in Uasin Gishu for oversight activities

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202502 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Bungoma County Senator David Wakoli has commenced its county oversight engagements in Uasin Gishu. The committee began with a courtesy call on Governor Jonathan Bii before proceeding to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Eldoret. At the NCPB depot, Senators examined…

Cooperators urge Senate to enact bill that does not discriminate against farmers

Sacco ReviewJuly 12, 202507 mins

Cooperators in Meru county have called on the Senate to ensure that it enact a bill that does not discriminate against farmers but safeguards their interests. The Meru County Cooperative Forum chairman Ephatus Majau said the Senate should keenly consider the interests of the farmers before passing the Cooperative Bill act which is already before…

Senate proposes fast-tract of Seeds and Plant Varieties Bill to boost climate-resilient farming

Sacco ReviewJuly 12, 202504 mins

The Senate has proposes fast-tracking of a bill that will enable farmers to benefit from quicker access to drought-tolerant and climate-smart seed varieties, a new legislative proposal aimed at reforming the country’s seed approval system. The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill, 2025 sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, seeks to establish a parallel registration…