APOLOGY AND CLARIFICATION ON SHIRIKA SACCO STORY
On April 12, 2026, The Sacco Review online paper (www.saccoreview.co.ke) published a story about Shirika Housing Cooperative Ltd titled ‘Crisis at Shirika: Members plot uprising as troubled cooperative heads for explosive AGM’ While the article was exclusively about Shirika Housing cooperative, we erroneously used the photograph and logo of Shirika DT Sacco Ltd which is…
Chairman of Palais des Thés François-Xavier Delmas, President of France Emmanuel Macron President William Ruto; Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi; and Chairman of Gatanga Industries Limited, Karanja Kinyanjui, during the signing of the agreement on May 11, 2026-Photo|Courtesy
Kenyan Purple Tea secures direct entry into premium French markets through landmark pact
Kenyan tea farmers are set to access high‑value international buyers following the signing of a landmark export and promotional agreement between French tea company Palais des Thés, Gatanga Industries Limited, and Equity Group Holdings Plc. The deal was signed in Nairobi on the sidelines of the Africa Forward: Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit,…
Kenya's fresh milk production has hit 5.5 million tonnes in 2025, a 3.5% increase from the previous year and the third consecutive record, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey 2026 released on April 30, 2026.
KNBS Economic Survey 2026: Kenya dairy sector hits record 5.5 million tonnes as New KCC battles losses
Kenya’s dairy farmers are producing more milk than ever before, and the numbers to prove it are finally here. Fresh milk production hit 5.5 million tonnes in 2025, a 3.5% increase from the previous year and the third consecutive record, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey 2026 released on April…
Coffee berries. Kenyan coffee farmers, cooperatives, and exporters earned significantly higher returns from direct coffee export sales in March 2026. File image
Kenyan coffee farmers earn Ksh1.75B more through direct export sales in March
Kenyan coffee farmers, cooperatives, and exporters earned significantly higher returns from direct coffee export sales in March 2026 as international buyers continued paying premium prices for high-quality and traceable Kenyan coffee outside the traditional auction system. According to a new report by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), growers and exporters sold 1.70 million kilograms…
Imarisha Sacco Plaza-Photo|Courtesy
Imarisha Sacco sets stage for delegate elections as nomination process begins
The members of Imarisha Sacco Society Limited have been officially notified of upcoming elections for delegates, in a process aimed at strengthening representation and enhancing governance within the cooperative society. In a notice issued to all members and delegates, the Sacco confirmed that the election exercise will be conducted soon, with the specific dates and…
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), David Sandagi-Photo|Courtesy
SASRA flags rising asset concentration as large SACCOs dominate industry
The SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has raised concern over the ever‑increasing concentration of assets within Kenya’s regulated SACCO industry, warning that a small cluster of large institutions continues to dominate the sector. According to SASRA, by 2024, a total of 60 large‑tiered regulated SACCOs controlled 77.07 per cent of the industry’s total assets, amounting…
Kenyan diaspora remittances mobilized for climate solutions through SACCOs, says WOCCU
Nearly $5 billion in annual remittances from Kenyans abroad is being redirected to support climate solutions through a new program that channels diaspora savings into renewable energy, water access, climate‑smart agriculture, and green housing projects. According to the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), the initiative creates a direct pathway for diaspora funds to finance…
One of Nyamira County rural vegetable organic gardening free of toxics-Photo|Enock Okong'o
Ban use of toxic chemicals in agriculture, environmentalist tells Govt
Scientist and Environmentalist, PM Mokaya has petitioned the African Union to ban the use of toxic chemicals in agriculture, arguing that profit-driven farming is endangering human health, soil fertility, and the continent’s food security. Mokaya cited highly hazardous pesticides, or HHPs, that are still used across Africa despite being banned or restricted in the EU…
FKE, CEO Jacqueline Mugo-Photo|Courtesy
Employers’ federation warns rising business costs threaten jobs and investment
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has raised alarm over the escalating cost of doing business in Kenya, warning that the trend is undermining competitiveness, discouraging investment, and threatening job creation in the private sector. In a statement, FKE said enterprises across multiple industries are struggling under increased statutory obligations, regulatory burdens, and rising operational…
Pakistan tea importers protest Kenya’s new export levy, warn of rising costs
Kenya’s largest tea export market, Pakistan, has formally protested the newly introduced 0.8 per cent export levy on tea, warning that the measure will raise import costs and strain an already fragile market. In a letter addressed to the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai, the Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) urged…
Busia Bodaboda riders during the empowerment drive. Photo Courtesy
Busia Bodaboda riders reap big from empowerment drive, urged to form SACCOs
Busia County Bodaboda riders yesterday received a major boost after Governor Paul Otuoma in the company of distinguished guests, presided over a Riders Empowerment Initiative that doubled as a major harambee, bringing together over 2,000 bodaboda riders. According to the organisers, the initiative focused on smart insurance solutions, enhanced security awareness, financial literacy, and practical…
