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PS Omollo hands over five Tuk-tuks to Kisumu traders to boost grassroots economy

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 202504 mins

Hundreds of traders in Kisumu have benefited from an economic initiative by Internal Security Principal Secretary, PS Raymond Omollo aimed at improving their wellbeing. The traders have subsequently expressed support for recent government interventions aimed at improving livelihoods, including the distribution of tuk-tuks to small-scale business groups. The support follows an empowerment gesture led by…

Health CS warns Hospitals over fraudulent activities through SHA

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 202507 mins

Health Cabinet Secretary, (CS) Aden Duale has warned health facilities which engage in fraudulent activities through the Social Health Authority, (SHA) will be s Kisumuhut down, urging the public to be vigilante in monitoring such errant health facilities. The CS was speaking in on Wednesday when he officially launched the Taifa Care programme and the Digital…

Kisumu Assembly awarded at the ASK show for promoting climate smart agriculture

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 202505 mins

The County Assembly of Kisumu emerged the best in this year’s Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya, ASK (East Africa) regional show. The assembly impressed the judges by adhering to the theme of the event ‘Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth’. Assembly clerks Owen Ojuok while speaking after receiving their award said…

MSEA in partnership with SNV hold business policy awareness forums in Nakuru

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 202503 mins

Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) in partnership with Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) through the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA-SEED) project has conducted the third phase of the Business Policy Awareness Forums. The forum engaged Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nakuru County on key policy issues, including the MSME Policy, the…

Gov’t to equip new Tea Research Institute in Kipkelion to enhance research in the region

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 202503 mins

Principal Secretary State Department for Agriculture, Dr Kipronoh Ronoh has said the government will equip the newly completed tea research facility in Kipkelion East Sub-County to boost research in the sector. The PS who also flagged off the distribution of 400,000 certified tea seedlings to farmers in the country reaffirmed government commitment to equipping the…

Kitui Cooperatives urged to utilize local resources to impact life

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 2025July 18, 202508 mins

The Cooperatives in Kitui County have been urged to make use of the local resources to achieve their objective of changing the livelihoods of members. Speaking during the Ushirika day, on July 5, at the Kitui British American Tobacco (BAT) Grounds, the Kitui County Trade, Industry, Medium and Small-Medium Enterprises, Innovation and Cooperatives Minister Rose…

State to meet EU regulations on coffee exports, Kagwe says

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202503 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured coffee exporters that the government will comply with European Union Deforestation Regulations, (EUDR) pertaining to coffee exports. He has also committed to fast-tracking all outstanding activities necessary for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). “The government has directed relevant agencies, including the Kenya Forest Service, the Kenya…

New US tax on remittances to hit on Saccos

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 2025August 8, 202503 mins

US President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act which he signed into law on July 4 will have a major impact on Kenyans living abroad who have invested in Kenya, experts say. Part of the new act is about remittances, it details that anyone wiring funds out of the United States including U.S….

Cooperative Movement in Africa honored at 2025 World Credit Union Conference

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202504 mins

The Cooperative Movement in Africa has been honored at the 2025 World Credit Union Conference where different officials were awarded. Amb. Emmanuel O. Darko, ACCOSCA Goodwill Ambassador and Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association, awarded with the Prestigious 2025 Distinguished Service Award – the highest cooperative honor bestowed by World…

Gov’t to establish Jumuiya Market in Kisumu to strengthen EAC cross-border trade

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202508 mins

East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Carolyn Karugu has revealed that the government plans to establish a Jumuiya Market in Kisumu to strengthen cross-border trade within the EAC and connect local traders to broader regional markets. Karugu said the flagship initiative under her State Department targets the EAC’s 130 million consumers, positioning Kisumu as…