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Agriculture CS issues an ultimatum to miraa traders, announces key reforms

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2025April 14, 202503 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…

Malindi Women and Youths advised to form groups to get Uwezo Fund loans

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 202503 mins

Women and Youth in Malindi Sub County in Kilifi County have been advised to form groups to enable them get Uwezo Fund loans provided by the government to boost their businesses. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Malindi town recently, Malindi sub-county Youth Development Officer, Mtana Mwahunga revealed that Uwezo Fund loans in…

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi county, urged to submit their Accounts Books for auditing

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 2025April 7, 202504 mins

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi County have been urged to submit their Accounts Books for early auditing, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Kilifi town recently, Kilifi County deputy Cooperative Director, Mary Mkare revealed that early auditing of Cooperative Societies Accounts Books would enable members to know exactly their Cooperatives…

President Ruto vows to crush miraa cartels exploiting farmers,

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202505 mins

President William Ruto has vowed to crush miraa cartels who are exploiting farmers. To achieve this, President Ruto tasked his deputy Kithure Kindiki with the role of eliminating the cartels that are taking advantage of miraa farmers. The President pointed out that cartels within the sector are frustrating government efforts to return miraa business to…

Joy for Meru farmers as President launches construction of eight new markets in the County

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 2025April 3, 202503 mins

President William Ruto completed his Meru county tour by launching the construction of eight new markets in a bid to enable farmers sell their produce easily. The President promised Kshs 140 million for the Maua sewerage system and Kshs 280 million for construction of the Maua modern market. “We had planned to allocate Kshs 50…

Gov’t to merge Uwezo Fund, Youth Fund and Women Enterprise Fund into a single entity, the Biashara Fund

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 2025April 26, 202503 mins

The national government will now merge the Uwezo Fund, Youth Fund and Women Enterprise Fund into a single entity that is Biashara Fund. This will help in streamlining access to financing for small businesses and eliminate loopholes that have led to misuse Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya has said CS Oparanya who…

Bodaboda riders urged to prioritize safety of their customers over money

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202503 mins

Kisii County Matatu Owners Association has called for road safety from all drivers and bodaboda riders. The Association’s Chairman Simeon Nyamwaro said that most drivers compete for money and carry excess passengers for profit making especially at this time students are closing school a practice he says leads to accidents that could be avoided. “We…

Squatters occupies the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory land; MPs say

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202504 mins

Land belonging to the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory in Kilifi County is occupied by squatters, the National Assembly Committee on Implementation has been informed. The committee found out that the squatters have occupied 300 acres out of a total 350 acres. During a site visit to the factory by the committee led by MP…

Govt highlights coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya tour

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 2025April 1, 202503 mins

Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives has highlighted major coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya region five days tour, the region has majority coffee farmers. Among the major reforms by the Kenya Kwanza government include placing coffee reforms under the Office of the President…

Women-led Enterprises hailed as transformative, key to unlocking a myriad of opportunities

Sacco ReviewMarch 30, 2025March 30, 202507 mins

Women are increasingly taking the reins of entrepreneurship, driving innovation and economic growth in the country. Globally according to the World Bank, one-third of businesses worldwide have a woman among their principal owners. This number is steadily rising, with the number of startups with female founders doubling globally. Studies also suggest that women-led businesses are…