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Governor Ndeti pushes Machakos agriculture revival for jobs

Sacco ReviewOctober 5, 202604 mins

Machakos County steps up efforts to revive agriculture and expand economic opportunities Farmers and fish producers set to receive greater support to boost food and incomes County government backs a local co-operative to improve services and strengthen operations Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has stressed the importance of reviving the county’s agricultural sector as part of…

Murang’a sets pace in production of organic fertiliser

Sacco ReviewOctober 3, 202605 mins

Murang’a turns market waste into organic fertiliser through a private partnership Waste processing creates jobs while reducing the county’s refuse management costs Farmers and other agricultural players emerge as key markets for the fertiliser The prudent use of the Mitumbiri Sanitary Landfill by the Murang’a County Government has led to the production of quality organic…

Tana River farmers get storage kits and irrigation pumps

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202603 mins

Farmers in Tana River are set to receive new equipment to support production The package combines irrigation tools with technology to protect harvested grain Support targets vetted farmer groups and cooperatives across four wards Tana River farmers will receive grain storage equipment and irrigation pumps under a county programme meant to cut harvest losses and…

Nandi Sacco training targets governance and cybersecurity

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202604 mins

Nandi Sacco officials sharpen skills in governance and financial management Training brings cybersecurity and digital tools into focus County and project partners seek stronger farmer organisations Sacco bookkeepers and officials in Nandi County have been taught how to run tighter, safer and more transparent societies. The two day Sacco Toolkit Training Workshop is taking place…

Turkana traders push for review of hides and skins levies

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202607 mins

Hides and skins traders in Turkana are seeking changes to levies affecting their businesses Traders want charges and permits reviewed to make the sector more viable County officials are considering reforms to support the livestock value chain and improve revenue collection Traders in Turkana’s hides and skins sector have petitioned the County Assembly to review…

Kwale farmers get Sh18.7m boost for agriculture

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202604 mins

Farmer organisations in Kwale are set to receive new support for agricultural activities The funding is expected to help groups improve production and access better markets Beneficiaries are being urged to use the support to strengthen incomes at household level Kwale farmers are set to benefit from a Ksh18.7 million grant issued to 20 Saccos…

Siaya Saccos receive Sh9.9m boost for farmer lending

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202603 mins

Saccos in Siaya are set to expand support for farmers and vulnerable groups New funding is expected to strengthen lending capacity across beneficiary cooperatives The county is rolling out a wider plan to strengthen Saccos across its wards Saccos in Siaya County are set for a financial boost after receiving Ksh9.9 million in matching grants…

NAVCDP empowers 147,000 farmers in Homa Bay with Sh58m

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202603 mins

Thousands of farmers are benefiting from a growing support network across Homa Bay New funding is helping farmer groups strengthen their financial base Young agripreneurs and digital tools are expanding support available to farmers The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has mobilised 147,285 farmers across 5,572 groups in Homa Bay County, unlocking millions…

Isiolo launches vaccination drive to protect goats and sheep

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202604 mins

Isiolo has rolled out a countywide vaccination campaign targeting sheep and goats Veterinary teams are taking the disease prevention effort directly to pastoral communities The drive is also expected to support livestock trade and protect pastoralist livelihoods The County Government of Isiolo has launched a livestock vaccination campaign targeting three diseases threatening sheep and goats…

Creative Economy Bill: Mombasa residents seek safeguards

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202605 mins

Residents want clearer rules on content regulation and licensing Creatives have raised concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on their work Stakeholders are seeking a greater role in decisions affecting the creative sector Mombasa residents have called for greater safeguards for creatives and clarity on proposed rules under the Creative Economy Bill, 2026. Residents…