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Kagwe pushes for faster irrigation to boost food output

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202606 mins

Kagwe wants faster irrigation expansion to boost Kenya’s food production. Sh79 million Ndigiria Water Pan project will support a 50 acre irrigation scheme. Government plans to capture more rainwater and reduce reliance on rainfall. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for a rapid expansion of irrigation across Kenya as the…

United Nations, Yetu Saccos strengthen benchmarking ties

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202602 mins

United Nations DT Sacco hosts Yetu DT Sacco for sector benchmarking. The Saccos exchanged ideas on improving operations and performance. The visit highlights the growing role of knowledge sharing in strengthening Saccos United Nations DT Sacco (Deposit Taking Sacco) has hosted a delegation from Yetu DT Sacco Limited for a benchmarking session aimed at sharing…

Kenya’s digital divide: Nairobi leads while West Pokot lags far behind

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202606 mins

Nairobi leads Kenya in internet use, while West Pokot trails far behind. Rural communities face wider gaps in connectivity, devices and digital skills. Experts warn the digital divide could deepen inequalities in education and jobs. Kenya’s digital divide has widened sharply, with new county level data showing Nairobi is the most connected county while West…

Sacco CEO urges youth education on cooperatives in schools

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202607 mins

Youth remain largely unaware of Sacco benefits. CEO calls for cooperative education in schools. Digital marketing could attract more young savers. The low adoption of cooperatives as a means of investment and savings among young people in the country has been blamed on stakeholders’ poor marketing and educational programmes in the sector. To change the…

Taita Taveta governor calls for more irrigation investment

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202605 mins

Taita Taveta’s agricultural potential could grow significantly with expanded irrigation investment. Governor Andrew Mwadime wants water challenges tackled to unlock farming, jobs and food production. New programme targets livestock, dairy, fruits, edible oils and rice as key growth areas. Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has called for more investment in irrigation infrastructure to boost agriculture,…

Gikomba Market transformation to boost safety and SME trade

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202605 mins

Gikomba Market is getting three modern blocks to improve safety and trading conditions. Phase One will provide stalls for up to 7,000 traders. The complex will feature a day care centre, ICT hub and fire station. Nairobi’s Gikomba Market is undergoing a major transformation, with three multi-storey blocks rising as the government replaces its congested…

TBK, KTDA partner to boost tea value and farmer pay

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202603 mins

TBK and KTDA team up to strengthen Kenyan tea marketing. 71 KTDA factories could gain greater visibility for their unique tea brands. The push aims to expand value addition and improve farmer returns. The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) are exploring closer collaboration to strengthen the marketing of…

Nakuru farmers receive sunflower seeds to boost oil output

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202606 mins

Nakuru distributes 7,000kg of sunflower seeds to 2,500 farmers. County targets 30,000 acres of sunflower farming in three years. Programme aims to cut edible oil imports and boost farmer incomes. The County Government of Nakuru has distributed 7,000 kilograms of certified sunflower seeds to 2,500 farmers to boost local edible oil production. The programme aims…

EACC flags governance gaps in Kenya’s co-ops sector

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202604 mins

Commission calls for stronger controls to prevent corruption and protect resources Co-operatives department commits to reviewing and implementing recommendations The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has flagged governance and oversight weaknesses in Kenya’s co-operative sector that could open the door to corruption. The Commission presented its report on the examination of systems in the co-operative…

Sugar Board, police crack down on illegal sugar in Kitale

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202602 mins

Sugar Board and police launch crackdown on illegal sugar in Kitale Operation targets smuggling, distribution and sale of unverified sugar Authorities seek to protect consumers and legitimate sugar traders The Kenya Sugar Board has teamed up with police to crack down on illegal and counterfeit sugar in Kitale and its surrounding areas, targeting smuggling networks…