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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa addressing residents recently.

Kakamega women, youth benefit as County disburses Ksh 12 Million to boost income generating projects

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202604 mins

Women self-help groups and youth from Kakamega County are smiling after the County Government of Kakamega has disbursed Ksh 12 Million to help them boost their income generating projects. According to the County, 120 groups of the County Youth Service and Women Empowerment Programme (CYSWEP) in all the 60 wards and each ward which has two registered…

Sugar sector transporters want regulations put in place to weed out cane cartels

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202605 mins

Transporters in the sugar sector now want the Kenya Sugar board to come up with regulations in order to make cane farming ventures more profitable. Led by the National Chairman of the Sugar Sector Transporters Association of Kenya (SSTAK) Dr. Paul Orengo, they said the regulations will go a long way in weeding out cartels…

Meru residents urged to support the Amended Meru County Cooperative Act for progress and stability

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 2026013 mins

Residents of Meru County have been urged to fully support the newly Amended Meru County Cooperative Act in order to ensure the stability and progress of the cooperative movements in the region. The call was made the Meru County Cooperative Forum chairman Emphantus Majau, Meru County Cooperative Forum CEOs (Technical team) chairman Kenneth Gitonga and…

Boost for SMEs as Foundation advances entrepreneurship, financial literacy training

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202607 mins

The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country have received a major boost after Munyiri Africa Foundation scaled up entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy training, and also providing seed capital to help them grow. According to the organisers, the programme is aimed at mentoring and imparting relevant knowledge and skills to the youth which will help…

Meru slum women to benefit from Juakali machines as MSEA expands grassroot support

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2026April 20, 202605 mins

Women from Mjini informal settlement in Meru are set to acquire business equipment under the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda after undergoing training on how to access enterprise funding through the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA). The women, organised in more than 30 table-banking groups, said they are preparing to benefit from machines such…

Shirika DT Sacco among Saccos with affordable credit

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2026April 19, 202604 mins

Shirika DT Sacco Society Limited has continued to position itself as a key player in providing accessible and affordable credit, offering some of the most competitive loan products in the SACCO sector. The cooperative is recognized for its low interest rates, minimal processing fees, and flexible repayment periods, making it an attractive option for members…

AMG Realtors LTD group during a past event in Nairobi.

How Kenya’s Real Estate Sector is evolving, driving country’s economic growth

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 202606 mins

Kenya’s real estate sector continues to thrive, driven by visionary companies that combine trust, innovation, and consistent delivery. The sector has grown from just selling property to creating trust, vision and leaving a huge impact across many sectors. The real estate sector is evolving through technological integration a strong focus on sustainability, and shifts in property…

Governor Orengo slams fuel price hike as punitive, economically reckless

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 2026April 17, 202608 mins

Siaya Governor James Orengo has mounted a scathing attack on the latest fuel price hike, terming it punitive, economically reckless and a direct blow to already struggling households and hopes the reduction announced soon after will immediately reflect on the fuel pumps across the country. Orengo said the 25 per cent increase was unjustified and…

Do I really need the sacco this year?

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026011 mins

Every new year every sober citizen will get time to plan their year, in form of new year resolution. He/she will need to analyse their past year and answer very contentious questions to help them come up and classify their new year’s needs. Every serious co-operator will be wondering if they need to maintain their…

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Wycliffe Oparanya

Oparanya asks women to join Saccos for financial freedom

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 202607 mins

Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya wants women to prioritise savings, financial literacy and smart investments in order to gain financial independence. According to the CS, fewer women join savings and credit cooperative societies (Saccos) in Kenya compared to men which is detrimental to the overall national economic development of the country. “Saccos…