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Ruto signs bill establishing County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, marking a significant boost for devolution and county governance. The legislation, sponsored by Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi, paves the way for the establishment of a County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties,…

Meru County partners with NAVCDP to empower lead farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 2025August 14, 202503 mins

The Meru County Government in collaboration with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has expressed commitment in enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable agribusiness practices. The initiative focuses on equipping lead farmers with essential skills and knowledge in Technologies, Innovations, and Management Practices (TIMPs). County officers led by Jasper Muthomi, a Liaison Officer…

The Meru County Government approves KShs14.6 Billion budget

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202504 mins

The Meru County Government has approved its budget for the 2025/2026 financial year. Governor Isaac Mutuma assented to the Sh14.6 billion budget at his office on Monday. Mutuma noted that the health sector received the lion’s share, with Sh1.9 billion allocated for development and procurement of medical supplies. Roads were allocated Sh1.6 billion, water and irrigation…

Committee on cooperative urges new KCC in Sotik to prioritize farmers’ welfare

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202503 mins

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has challenged the Sotik , New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) Limited management to recognize and support the efforts of farmers supplying milk to the facility. Members who concluded an inspection visit of the milk processing plant in Bomet County urged officials to prioritise farmers’ welfare…

Rongai Muungano Cooperative acquire tent, chairs through NGAAF fund

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202503 mins

Ongata Rongai Muungano Women Groups Housing Cooperative Society has received a tent and hundred chairs courtesy of National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Kajiado County. The women group had been allocated funds by NGAAF which they used to acquire the equipment. Speaking during an event to handover the equipment, Kajiado County Women representative Leah Sankaire…

Malava Financial Services CBO to digitize its banking services

Sacco ReviewJune 4, 2025June 4, 202504 mins

As part of its plans to improve its services, Malava Financial Services has put in place stratehies aimed at digitizing its service to enable efficient service delivery. During its 16th Annual General Meeting held recently, the financial institution announced the introduction of mobile financing as one way of quickly and effectively serving its members. The…

Vulnerable communities in Siaya County benefit from Climate-Smart Agriculture Funding

Sacco ReviewMarch 19, 202505 mins

Eleven community groups from Siaya County have received a major boost for climate-smart agriculture activities in a concerted effort to combat climate change and improve resilience among vulnerable groups and people living with disabilities in the Lake Victoria Basin. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), seeks to empower communities with sustainable…

Kitui County hosts major Investor Sensitisation Forum

Sacco ReviewMarch 19, 202506 mins

An estimated 4,000 people attended the two-day Kitui County Investors Sensitisation Forum, which took place on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. The event was held at the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park (KCAIP), located in the Kanyonyoo Location of the Lower Yatta District in Kitui County. Officially opened by Kitui County…

NCA starts implementation of 2024 Building Code in Nyanza region

Sacco ReviewMarch 18, 202506 mins

The National Construction Authority’s (NCA) Nyanza Regional Coordinator Festus Mariera has revealed that the body has begun enforcing the newly enacted Building Code 2024, which took effect on 1st March 2025. He said the new arrangement will replace the outdated 1968 building regulations. Mariera said the new code introduces stricter safety measures, sustainable building practices,…

Kisumu unveils plan to upgrade health facilities after JOOTRH’s elevation

Sacco ReviewMarch 18, 202505 mins

The Kisumu County Government has unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at upgrading Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) and three other health facilities after the National Government elevated Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a National Referral Hospital and a state parastatal. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Medical Services, Public Health, and…