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Nambale farmers back proposed cotton ginnery

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

Nambale farmers back plans for a local cotton ginnery. Farmers say the project could create jobs and cut transport costs. County officials pledge technical support to boost cotton farming. The County Government of Busia, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness on September 2, engaged cotton farmers and other stakeholders…

Busia, EASSI sign deal to boost women’s cross-border trade

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

Busia and EASSI strengthen efforts to support women in cross border trade. New partnership targets harassment and exploitation in the fish trade. Women traders are set to benefit from safer and more inclusive markets. The Busia County Government, through the Department of Strategic Partnerships, has formalised a 16-year relationship with the Eastern African Sub-Regional Support…

Taveta, Mwatate farmers get closer access to subsidised fertiliser

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202604 mins

Taveta and Mwatate farmers get new fertiliser collection points. The move is set to cut transport costs and ease access to farm inputs. Taveta has received the first batch, with Mwatate next in line. Farmers in Taveta and Mwatate sub-counties are set to benefit from improved access to subsidised fertiliser, following the decentralisation of distribution…

Machakos budget standoff paralyses youth and bursary funding

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202605 mins

Machakos budget cuts put bursaries and youth programmes at risk. Residents demand answers as key county services remain paralysed. Governor Wavinya clashes with MCAs over funding for youth programmes. Budget cuts for education bursaries, youth empowerment and vocational training programmes are at the centre of the budget stalemate in Machakos County. The standoff brought Machakos…

Gov’t cuts consolidated cargo benchmark to Sh2m

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 2026September 4, 202606 mins

Traders win relief as the cargo benchmark is cut to Ksh2 million. New rules aim to ease cargo clearance while improving compliance. Lower rail charges are set to reduce import costs. President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to lower the customs benchmark for general consolidated cargo to Ksh2 million, following talks…

Oparanya urges small traders to join Saccos for affordable credit

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202606 mins

Oparanya urges small traders to join Saccos for affordable loans. CS warns against risks of informal savings groups and lenders. Traders are also encouraged to embrace digital financial services. Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Wycliffe Oparanya, has urged small business owners to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos)…

Angry KUSCCO members blame Government for lost billions

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202606 mins

KUSCCO members accuse the Government of failing to recover billions in lost funds. An audit found the union insolvent, with liabilities far exceeding its assets. Nearly 300 court cases are piling pressure on KUSCCO as recovery efforts stall. Enraged members of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) have accused the Government of…

Nasukuta Abattoir gets fresh push from Office of the President delegation

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 2026012 mins

Nasukuta Abattoir gets a fresh push after years of delays. West Pokot eyes feedlots to boost livestock supply and quality. Private investment could turn the facility into a major meat hub. A high-level delegation from the Office of the President, led by Dr. David Kios, Advisor on Livestock, has undertaken a technical assessment of the…

BDO India, EACREEE win AfDB deal for KTDA energy study

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202604 mins

AfDB awards a clean energy feasibility study contract for KTDA facilities. The six month study will assess viable renewable energy options. BDO India and EACREEE won the contract through competitive bidding. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has awarded a consultancy contract to BDO India Services Private Limited, working in consortium with the East Africa Centre…

Fire razes Ruiru Bypass stalls, traders left counting losses

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202605 mins

Ruiru Bypass traders count losses after a night fire destroyed stalls and goods. Residents helped fight the blaze as only one fire engine was reported at the scene. No deaths or injuries were reported, as the fire’s cause remains unknown. Business owners at Ruiru Bypass stage in Kiambu County woke up to devastation on Wednesday,…