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Nyong’o says Kisumu County can achieve 100% renewable energy through resources that exist locally

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202403 mins

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has said the county can achieve a 100% renewable energy in the electricity ,transport and clean cooking sectors through the rich and abundant renewable energy resources that exist within its territory. Speaking while launching 100% renewable energy roadmap for Kisumu County, Nyong’o said that to promote industrialization and economic growth…

President Ruto signs bill into law allocating Agriculture sector ksh 20 billion

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202405 mins

Farmers are among beneficiaries in Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2024) that was signed into law by President William Ruto on Monday. The Act allocates substantial funds to critical sectors. The Agriculture sector has received Kshs. 20 billion boost for fertilizer subsidies, waive coffee farmers debt, support dairy farmers, purchase…

Govt takes steps to address unsold tea stocks challenges

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202403 mins

In response to the growing surplus of unsold tea, the government has implemented decisive measures to address the situation. These actions specifically target smallholder tea factories under the management of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). This comes after a meeting on August 1, 2024 at the Tea Trade Centre, which included Agriculture Principal Secretary…

Link between TVETs and agriculture in Embu still low, experts say

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202405 mins

The success of campaigns to link Technical Vocational Education and Training institutions (TVET) and industries to ensure graduates emerge with requisite market oriented skills especially in value addition chains in agriculture remain low in Embu County. Processing and value addition of multimillion cash crops such as coffee, tea, avocado, macadamia among others has remained the…

Bodaboda groups in Kilifi get car wash machines, water tanks from NGAAF

Sacco ReviewAugust 2, 202404 mins

More than 600 bodaboda operators, tuktuk, and taxi drivers have received grants in form of cheques, car washing machines and water tanks from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) worth Ksh3.5 million that will help uplift their standards of living. The project pioneered by the Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu seeks to empower the…

Kihika gives Ksh50 million to Saccos in Nakuru

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202403 mins

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has splattered monumental smile on Sacco members in the county with the actualization and operationalization of Co-operative revolving fund. The move is a huge boost as the previous county government regimes had failed to put in place the fund despites numerous promises. Equally with the same spirit of increasing capitalization for…

Kesma appoints Stephen Ligawa as new CEO

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 2024August 1, 202405 mins

Kenya Sugar Millers Association (KESMA) has appointed former Sony sugar Managing Director (MD) Stephen Ligawa as its new (CEO). Kesma chairperson Jayanti Patel said Ligawa brings over 30 years’ experience in the industry having worked at Sony sugar for all the years. Ligawa takes over from advocate Saulo Wasilwa who principally served in 2022 and…

West Pokot farmers benefit from solar pumps to boost agriculture

Sacco ReviewJuly 26, 2024July 26, 202402 mins

West Pokot farmers have benefited from pumps from The Kerio Valley Development Authority and Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, they have played a significant role in ensuring that lighting and irrigation challenges are solved at the cheapest possible cost. Speaking to local farmers and residents during the launch of the pumps Lochakapong stated that water and…

Kisumu County to start demonstration farms in all wards

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202403 mins

The County Government of Kisumu intends to start demonstration farms in all wards as a means of promoting climate smart agriculture and ensuring food security. The county executive committee member in charge of agriculture Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock Development and Irrigation Ken Onyango said the demonstration farms will be used in educating farmers on new farming…

Rift Valley Cooperative Stakeholders commend President Ruto for nominating Oparanya as CS

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 2024July 25, 202402 mins

Cooperative stakeholders in Rift Valley Region have commended President William Ruto for nominating Wycliffe Oparanya for the position of Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development. Led by former Boresha Sacco Chief Executive Officer Moses Chebor,the Cooperative stakeholders said Oparanya is a well-experienced leader who will perform in the sector. Chebor said Oparanya has…