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Meru residents urged to embrace goat farming for economic prosperity and stability

Sacco ReviewDecember 2, 202407 mins

Meru residents have been urged to fully embrace goat farming for economic prosperity and stability. A politician cum philanthropist Mr. Earnest Kimaita Mkulima said goat farming is very profitable and rewarding to those who embrace it. Speaking at Kaguma market in Mwangathia ward in Central Imenti constituency, Meru county, Mkulima said goat milk is currently…

KOPIA boosts potato farming in Meru with training and modern village projects

Sacco ReviewNovember 28, 202405 mins

Potato farmers in Meru are set to benefit from Korea through the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). Dr Ji Gang Kim, director of Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA), said they are carrying out modern village projects in Meru County. “We are holding training on cultivation and post-harvest management within Meru County….

Agriculture PS orders investigations into Micii Mikuru Tea Factory

Sacco ReviewNovember 27, 202403 mins

Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Kiprono Rono has ordered investigations into suspected fraud and registration of suspicious companies in the name of Micii Mikuru Tea Factory in Meru County. This follows claims of concerns of misappropriation of funds by the management. This follows protests by farmers after the management declared a bonus payout of Sh….

Lugari MP pledges to boost coffee productivity and support local farmers

Sacco ReviewNovember 27, 202403 mins

Member of Parliament for Lugari, Nabii Nabwera , has reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing coffee productivity and supporting local farmers. Making his remarks during a consultative meeting with the Lugari Coffee Farmers Sacco at Nabemo Primary School, Hon. Nabwera outlined initiatives aimed at making coffee farming a more sustainable and lucrative enterprise in the region….

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…