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Machakos County government hands over Sh12.5 million to fire victims as market rebuild begins

Sacco ReviewJuly 11, 2026July 11, 202603 mins

Machakos County gave Ksh12.5 million to over 250 traders affected by the Mitumba Market fire, with each receiving Ksh50,000 to restart their businesses. Reconstruction of the market has begun, with the county promising modern stalls and a space for every affected trader. More than 250 traders left counting losses after a fierce fire razed the…

Massive turnout in West Pokot as CS Oparanya launches NYOTA fund drive

Sacco ReviewJuly 11, 202604 mins

As early as 7:00 a.m. the road leading to the famous West Pokot County Showground in Kapenguria was busy as youth streamed to the venue of the NYOTA Fund Disbursement. By 11:00 a.m. the showground was full to capacity as Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya…

Long-delayed Kisumu road project regains momentum after funding boost

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202608 mins

A parliamentary committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Ksh16.7 billion Mamboleo-Miwani-Chemelil-Muhoroni road project, saying accelerated construction works and improved funding have put the flagship infrastructure project back on track. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa, made the assessment after inspecting the project…

Senate flags raw sewer discharge into River Nyando from FLLoCA Project

Sacco ReviewJune 3, 202605 mins

The Senate Oversight Committee has sounded alarm over the discharge of untreated sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi‑million‑shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank‑backed Financing Locally‑Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During an inspection tour of Kisumu County, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget raised concern that…

Kajiado MCAs raise alarm over collapse of agricultural mechanization services

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 2026May 14, 202604 mins

The Kajiado Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of agricultural mechanization services following the adoption of a report by the Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Joseph Mutunkei. The Committee’s oversight findings paint a troubling picture of neglect, mismanagement, and loss of critical public assets meant to support farmers…

Kajiado Assembly committee proposes reforms to strengthen women economic empowerment fund

Sacco ReviewApril 27, 202604 mins

The Kajiado County Assembly’s Committee on Gender, Culture, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife has unveiled a series of far-reaching recommendations aimed at sealing loopholes and improving accountability in the Women Economic Empowerment Fund. The committee, chaired by nominated Member of County Assembly Naisiae Karia, is pushing for structural reforms to ensure the revolving fund benefits genuine…

Meru hosts regional youth summit on transparency and public finance

Sacco ReviewApril 22, 202605 mins

The East Africa Youth Parliament has convened its 5th Financial Governance and Leadership Seminar in Meru, bringing together young leaders, policymakers and accountability institutions to deliberate on transparency and public finance management. The forum, organised in partnership with the National Treasury, the Office of the Controller of Budget and the Office of the Auditor General,…

Ksh100 million released for Kiirua/Buuri water project as State outlines development push

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2026April 20, 202603 mins

Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has released Ksh100 million for the Kiirua Buuri water project, in a move aimed at expanding irrigation and improving livelihoods in Meru County. Speaking during the launch, Mugaa said the funding is part of a broader government strategy under President William Ruto to ensure citizens access opportunities for…

A section of Meru residents who have slammed the "unfair" MEWASS Tariffs and threatened to demonstrate against them.

Meru residents slam “unfair” tariffs, threaten mass protests this Friday

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 202606 mins

A section of residents from Meru town have accused Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia and Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS) of failing North Imenti residents by approving what they describe as a steep increase in water tariffs. The residents claim the move has significantly raised the cost of living, leaving many households struggling to cope. Speaking…

Governor Orengo demands public participation in Ramula gold mining dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202604 mins

Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on the national government to strengthen public participation and safeguard community rights in the ongoing dispute between residents of Ramula in Gem Sub-County and Shanta Gold Limited. Speaking at a press briefing in Siaya, Orengo emphasized that public participation is not a mere formality but a constitutional requirement anchored…