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State seeks Ksh300M to pursue recovery of defaulted loans under Hustler Fund

Sacco ReviewMarch 24, 202603 mins

The State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is seeking Ksh 300 million in a supplementary budget to pursue recovery of defaulted loans under the Hustler Fund, with Ksh12.5 billion still unpaid by borrowers. According to the department, the funds will primarily be used for awareness and sensitization campaigns aimed at encouraging defaulters to…

State reaffirms commitment to strengthening teachers’ SACCOs

Sacco ReviewDecember 18, 2025December 18, 202506 mins

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening teachers’ SACCOs as part of wider efforts to build a stable, transparent and well-regulated cooperative sector that safeguards members’ savings and supports inclusive economic growth. Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, gave the assurance during a high-level meeting with…

Government issues guidelines for coffee debt waiver

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 2024June 27, 202403 mins

Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has issued guidelines for coffee cooperatives debt waiver 2024. Through a public notice from Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi the Ministry notified the public that any organization that has not forwarded its claims to Commissioner for Cooperatives Development to do so by close of business…

Treasury set to slash Cooperatives Ministry budget by KSh959 million

Sacco ReviewMay 20, 2024May 20, 202404 mins

The Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi has urged parliament to consider additional of funds to ministry for successful implementation of reforms. The PS had led a team from the State Department for Cooperatives to a meeting with the National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired by Embakasi North MP James Gakuya recently….

Public Service Commission announces 19 job vacancies in Cooperatives Ministry

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 2024May 14, 202402 mins

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has advertised 19 positions for several vacant posts in the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development. In announcement seen by Sacco Review, PSC announced that there are three vacancies for the Senior Deputy Commissioner for Co-operative Development post under Civil Servant Grade (CSG) 5. For…

Kipkelion farmers enjoy aroma of success from coffee as production doubles

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202403 mins

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Simon Chelugui this week hosted in his office hosted a delegation from Kipkelion District Cooperative Union (KDCU) led by Chairman Mathew Bore. Chelugui noted that the cooperative has made significant progress since last October during a fact-finding tour of Kipkelion Coffee Mill at…

Ukulima Sacco rebrands to Apstar Sacco to cast net wider and welcome MSMEs

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202407 mins

Ukulima DT Sacco Society has rebranded to Apstar Sacco to redefine its business model, departing from its traditional catchment of the farming community to attract youthful membership in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) segment. Part of the vision is to offer clear and transparent financial products and services, which will be accessible to…

Kenya to partner with Zambia for growth of Cooperatives

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 2024April 15, 202402 mins

Principal Secretary State Department for Co-Operatives Patrick Kilemi has said the Government of Kenya will partner with Zambia’s to improve the growth of cooperatives in the country. The PS who attended a two-day Zambia’s inaugural National Conference on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives in Lusaka, Zambia said the cooperation will enhance and…