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Ruto announces KSh300 million debt write-off for Bungoma coffee farmers

Sacco ReviewJune 1, 2024June 1, 202402 mins

Coffee farmers in Bungoma County are set to get a Sh300 million waiver in debt from government as part of the broader scheme to revamp the crop’s farming in the country. President William Ruto announced during Madaraka Day Celebrations, Masinde Muliro Stadium Kanduyi, Bungoma County held today The President added that the debt write-off plan…

Economic empowerment programme for women, youth launched in Kilifi

Sacco ReviewMay 31, 202404 mins

Economic empowerment for women and youth in Ganda Ward, Malindi Sub-county in Kilifi County is taking root with the aim of creating employment for residents. Already, 15 youth and women groups have received tools and equipment that will enable them create jobs and add value to local products. The area Member of County Assembly (MCA)…

Kisumu to kick-start KSh5 billion affordable housing project

Sacco ReviewMay 30, 2024May 30, 202406 mins

The Anderson Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu County is now set to kick off in earnest after LAPTRUST and the County Pension Fund (CPF) in collaboration with the county government broke ground. The landmark event will see the construction of over 1,200 decent and affordable housing units. It is designed in line with both the…

State promises to pay KSh7 billion arrears to cane farmers, staff

Sacco ReviewMay 29, 2024May 29, 202405 mins

The government is keen on paying cane farmers and staff of sugar companies who are owed money in terms of unpaid arrears. Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Director Samuel Ong’ow said the government has initiated payment of about KSh6.94 billion which is owed to farmers and staff of the sugar companies. Speaking in Muhoroni Ong’ow…

Leaders of coffee farmer cooperatives in Machakos cautioned against corruption

Sacco ReviewMay 29, 2024May 29, 202404 mins

Management committees running the various coffee cooperative societies in Machakos County, have been cautioned against mismanagement and plunder of farmers’ cash from the coffee proceeds. Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi said on Friday, May 24, that the rampant reports of numerous cooperative societies in the county sinking into huge debts from financial institutions were worrying….

Imarisha Sacco donates sanitary towels to hearing impaired learners in Kericho

Sacco ReviewMay 27, 202402 mins

On Saturday May 25, 2024, Imarisha Sacco members visited Kedowa Special School For the Deaf located in Kericho County. The Sacco members donated various items including sanitary towels, tissue papers among other items for the use by the learners. “CSR is at the heart of Imarisha Sacco Society Limited, Our commitment to serving humanity is…

Government asked to waive debt owed by cooperative societies in Machakos

Sacco ReviewMay 25, 2024May 25, 202402 mins

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has made a strong appeal to the national government to waive the long-standing debts that are hindering the operations of cooperative societies within Machakos County. Speaking at a meeting with the Kwa Mating’i Farmers Cooperative Society in Matungulu, Mwangangi highlighted the severe impact of these debts. “Many cooperative societies are…

Cooperatives in Nakuru to benefit from KCB Chama APP

Sacco ReviewMay 24, 2024May 24, 202402 mins

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Nakuru Branch has developed KCB Chama App that aims to assist cooperatives and Chamas on handling finances, taking loans or saving towards an a goal. KCB Nakuru Branch Manager Christine Keter while speaking in Nakuru on Thursday, May 23, 2024 where she led a team from the lender in a meeting…

Safaricom Investment Co-op launches 158th land project in Eldoret

Sacco ReviewMay 23, 202405 mins

Safaricom Investment Co-operative, in a move to expand its footprints across the country, has launched its 158th land project in Eldoret project. The 30- acre project dubbed ‘Adelaide Creek’ consists of quarter-acre projects priced at KSh2.5 million with amenities such as graded murram roads, a chain-like fence, and readily available electricity and water connections. SIC,…

New KSh104,000 per night luxury hotel to start operations in Kenya on July 1

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2024May 22, 202402 mins

Virgin Limited Edition plans to establish Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya in July this month. The camp which will be located at Tsavo National Park, joins the list of other prestigious properties under Virgin Limited Edition such as Mahali Mzuri and Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. This will be its ninth property globally and…