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Empowerment Programs key to grassroots prosperity, says DP Kindiki

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202505 mins

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has emphasized that the government is fully committed to uplifting those at the bottom of the economic pyramid through grassroots empowerment programs. Speaking on Saturday during the Molo Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum held in Molo town, Nakuru County, Kindiki defended the government backed empowerment programs and initiatives which targets savings and credit cooperatives. DP…

Coalition of Consumers call for strong consumer awareness on food safety

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202503 mins

Consumer organizations have called for strong consumer awareness on food safety and accountability in food systems in the country. Speaking during the 2025 Coalition of Consumers Meeting on Food Safety in Kajiado County, Alice Kemunto Director, Consumer Grassroots Association said there is need for strong consumer awareness and accountability in food systems. During the meeting…

Trans Nzoia Investment Company directors vow to defend company’s asset amid lawsuits

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202506 mins

Directors of the giant Trans Nzoia Investment Company (TIC) have vowed to stand and support the historical judgment delivered by Kitale High Court to defend the company’s assets and property running into billions of shillings. In a signed statement issued in Kitale, the directors affirmed their commitment of management to the about original 700 shareholders…

KEPHIS opposes seed Bill, warns of weakened oversight, rise in counterfeit seeds

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202505 mins

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board has strongly opposed the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill 2025, warning that its enactment could weaken government oversight and expose farmers to substandard and counterfeit seeds. The board Managing Director Prof Theophilus Mutui also warned that unscrupulous traders may take advantage of the gap created by the…

George Mwatela elected as new Lengo Sacco Limited chairman in Kilifi

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202502 mins

Lengo Sacco Limited in Kilifi County has elected a new chairman, George Mwatela to lead the vibrant Sacco and push it to the next level of development. Speaking to Sacco Review in Malindi town recently, Lengo Sacco Chief Executive Officer, William Karani revealed that the Sacco’s new chairman was elected recently during an Annual General…

Boresha Sacco launches new vehicles to boost North Rift operations

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202502 mins

Boresha Sacco has launched five new vehicles to enhance operations and marketing activities across the seven counties in the North Rift. The new fleet is expected to boost field operations, improve service delivery and support the Sacco’s efforts in expanding its reach to underserved areas within the region. The Sacco has steadily expanded its presence…

Coffee farmers earn big as Nairobi auction nets sh553 million

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202505 mins

Kenyan coffee farmers have earned a significant boost this week after the Nairobi Coffee Exchange recorded sales worth Ksh553.1 million. The auction, held in Nairobi, saw 10,494 bags of coffee sold to twelve local and international buyers. This is a major increase from the previous week’s total of Sh190.5 million, signaling renewed strength in the…

Parliament passes Equalisation Fund Bill that will see release of Ksh16.8 billion to marginalized areas

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202504 mins

Parliament has passed the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2025), setting in motion the release of Ksh. 16.8 billion to support the delivery of basic services in Kenya’s marginalised areas during the 2025/2026 financial year. The Bill gives legal effect to Article 204(1) of the Constitution, which establishes the Equalisation…

Nyamira County partners with New KPCU to revitalize coffee farming

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202504 mins

Efforts to boost coffee farming in Nyamira County have received a significant push following a strategic collaboration between New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) and the County Government. Speaking during a sensitization session was held on July 30, 2025, Nyamira County Agriculture Officers, led by Dr. Peris Oroko, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for…

Kakamega farmers urged to embrace coffee farming to transform lives

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202502 mins

The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives, Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Wycliffe Oparanya and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa have encouraged farmers in Kakamega County to embrace coffee farming as a way of transforming their livelihoods and boosting the county’s economy. The two leaders made the appeal while leading a coffee farming and agronomy sensitization forum…