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Bungoma residents support parliament’s zero taxation on farm inputs proposal

Sacco ReviewNovember 26, 202405 mins

Residents of Bungoma County have supported the proposal on zero taxation on farm inputs such as fertilizer. The residents participated in The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning public participation on six (6) business related Bills that are currently before the National Assembly for consideration. The residents further asked the committee to…

Over 100 boda boda riders begin professional training in West Pokot

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202403 mins

More than 100 Boda Boda riders have been enrolled for a driving course upon which they will graduate as professional riders after three months of continuous training at Mnagei Driving School in West Pokot County. Speaking during the inauguration of the course, the West Pokot women representative, Hon Rael Aleutum, asked the drivers to work…

KISIP 2 revitalizes Kisumu’s informal settlements with infrastructure and market development

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 2024November 12, 202405 mins

Six informal settlements in Kisumu County have received a major facelift following the rollout of the second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2) program. The projects, among them roads, markets, storm water drainage, solid waste management and street lighting, have opened up the slums enhancing access to basic infrastructure and land tenure security. Kisumu…

Kenya Breweries explores resumption of full production at Kisumu plant

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202404 mins

East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) through its subsidiary Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) is now exploring whether its Kisumu plant can resume production of other brands. The Kisumu plant has been producing Senator Keg since it was officially reopened in 2013 by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Mark Ocitti, the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, said…

Governors pledge collective action on water security, environmental sustainability and climate resilience

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202406 mins

Governors of the Lake Region Economic Bloc have reaffirmed their collective obligation to secure access to clean and safe water for all residents in their respective counties. They said Water security is essential for social and economic development and remains a basic human right. The governors committed to expanding water service coverage and improving sanitation,…

Kakamega county to establish Ksh 1 Billion Tea Factory in Shinyalu

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202404 mins

The Kakamega County Government is set to kick off the construction of a new tea factory in the Madala area of Shinyalu constituency, with an investment of Ksh 1 billion. Deputy Governor Ayub Savula made the announcement during a public participation forum at Shabwali Friends Church, organized by the county government in collaboration with the…

Relief for cane farmers as lobby revives after decades of slumber

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202407 mins

Sugarcane farmers in the West Kenya Outgrowers Company (WEKO) held their first annual general meeting after 17 years. In a move that is set to restructure the crumbled giant cane farmers’ company within the western region, the new office is hell bent on ensuring that all their assets confiscated by the miller West Kenya and…

Kitui County Housing Cooperative Society eyes real estate growth with member-focused development plans

Sacco ReviewNovember 5, 202407 mins

The Kitui County Housing Cooperative Society Limited was started out of felt need by the Kitui County government staff in 2014. The society’s Chairman, Benjamin Musili Mukulo, further said the society is to be a world class housing cooperative society in the provision of real estate property services to the members for both the present…

Senate raises concern over delays in implementation of projects in the North Rift Region

Sacco ReviewNovember 5, 202405 mins

The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee conducted inspections of two major stalled projects in the North Rift region over the weekend, revealing concerning delays and potential financial irregularities. Led by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the committee first visited the incomplete Moi Soy Milling Plant on the outskirts of Eldoret City, a project…

West Pokot Boda Boda Association aims to enhance member livelihoods with shuttle acquisition

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 2024November 4, 202402 mins

The West Pokot County Boda Boda Association has a vision of purchasing a shuttle (van) to boost the group economically from the revenue it will generate. Speaking to Sacco Review desk in Makutano town, the chairman of the association Mr. Augustine Tomunyo said that the main focus of the group members now is to uplift…