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Kenya, EU sign MoU to redevelop Gogo Hydro-power plant in Migori

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202502 mins

Western Kenya region is now destined for serious industrial take off following Kenya-European Union signed agreement to redevelop Gogo Hydro-Power Plant in Uriri, Migori County aiming to upscale power generation from 2MW to 8.6MW. The agreement includes €35Million sovereign loan from German Government for Gogo regeneration and €20Million grant from European Union (for Gogo and other…

Kenya presses on in building nuclear plant in Siaya; CS Wandayi reveals

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202509 mins

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that Kenya is pressing ahead with plans to build its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Speaking to the Senate Committee on Energy sitting in Kisumu, Wandayi said the move is part of a strategy to boost energy access and secure a long-term supply. He…

Wandayi: KPC sale won’t raise fuel prices

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202503 mins

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has downplayed concerns that the partial divestment of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) could lead to fuel price hike. Speaking before the National Assembly as they examined Sessional Paper No. 2 on KPC’s planned privatization, Wandayi emphasized that existing regulatory frameworks remain intact. “We believe privatization of the company…

Tower SACCO partners with Lowaki Eco Solutions for clean energy access

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202504 mins

Tower Sacco has entered into a strategic partnership with Lowaki Eco Solutions to provide its members with affordable access to clean and efficient energy technologies. The collaboration is designed to transform how members manage their energy needs by offering subsidized energy-saving stoves and reliable solar power systems. Announced by Tower Sacco CEO Patrick Njenga and…

Uasin Gishu farmers embrace carbon credits, transforming idle land into fortunes

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202507 mins

A silent revolution is sweeping across the expansive farmlands of Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, as farmers with vast tracts of idle land embrace a lucrative new frontier: carbon credit compensation to unlock significant financial gains from land once considered dormant inheritances. For generations, these idle lands were set aside as future…

EPRA introduces draft regulations to enhance consumer protection

Sacco ReviewMarch 25, 2025March 25, 202504 mins

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has introduced three comprehensive draft regulations to enhance safety, reliability, and consumer protection within Kenya’s energy sector. The proposals, currently undergoing public participation, aim to address critical aspects of energy management, from incident reporting to service quality and licensing protocols. EPRA Director in Charge of Electricity and Renewable…

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…

CS Wandayi unveils Kenya’s commitment to clean energy at Kisumu Conference

Sacco ReviewMarch 10, 202505 mins

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that Kenya is intensifying efforts to achieve universal access to clean energy through cogeneration and bioethanol. Wandayi made the announcement at the Cogeneration and Bioethanol Conference in Kisumu. Addressing government officials, industry leaders, and development partners at the event, Wandayi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to Sustainable…

County Government of Busia launches training initiative for SACCO managers

Sacco ReviewFebruary 21, 202503 mins

The County Government of Busia has launched a major initiative to streamline the disbursement of agricultural funds by training SACCO managers in proper financial management and accountability. The initiative aims to ensure that government resources allocated to farmers are effectively utilized to promote economic growth. During the training session for 126 SACCO managers from 14…

Uriri residents laud govt for fast-tracking Gogo Power Substation expansion

Sacco ReviewJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 202505 mins

Uriri residents have lauded the government for fast-tracking the expansion of the multimillion Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) Gogo Power Substation, whose groundbreaking ceremony is set for early this year. Area Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has been leading a major campaign aimed at compensating residents whose parcels have been taken over. Nyamita tabled the…