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Why the Pan-African Parliament is determined to harmonize cooperative legislations

Sacco ReviewOctober 9, 202409 mins

As the country eagerly awaits the enactment of new cooperative laws to regulate the sector, under the devolved system of government, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has coincidentally developed a Model Law that seeks to harmonize all cooperative legislations across the entire continent. This Model Law was adopted by the Pan-African Parliament during the 3rd Session…

Kisumu Highlights Youth Innovation and Strategies for Sustainable Urban Growth on World Habitat Day

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202405 mins

The UN World Habitat Day 2024 celebrated in Kisumu County yesterday, highlighted the vital role of youth in transforming urban spaces through innovative solutions. Deputy Governor Dr. Matthew Owili while reading Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s speech, expressed gratitude to the UN for selecting Kisumu to host the event, underscoring the city’s capacity for conference tourism. He…

Building Your Future: Why SACCOs Are Key to a Secure Retirement

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024010 mins

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions individuals need to make during their working lives. It is essential to ensure financial security and peace of mind in one’s later years. However, many people struggle with planning for retirement due to limited access to pension schemes, financial illiteracy, or inadequate income. Savings…

CS Alice Wahome Unveils Affordable Housing Units Promising Job Opportunities to Youth

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202403 mins

Lands and housing cabinet secretary Alice Wahome has announced that some 130,000 units are currently being constructed across the country under the affordable housing unit that the Kenya Kwanza administration has rolled out. The CS who was speaking in Kisumu during the observance of world habitat day said the program will provide numerous employment opportunities and…

Postal Corporation of Kenya Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revitalize Postal Services

Sacco ReviewOctober 7, 202402 mins

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has embarked on a journey to revitalize its operations across the country. The chairperson of the Postal Corporation of Kenya Rose Nyamunga revealed that the government has started to deliver medicine using postal services. “Posta is delivering medical-related supplies to medical facilities. This includes scaling up citizen access to…

Tourism Fund Trust to Support Tvets To Sell Kenya To The World.

Sacco ReviewOctober 7, 202404 mins

As majority of Kenyan youths struggle to get employment, the chairman Tourism fund board trustees Samson Some has urged the youth to join TVET institutions and do courses related to the hotel industry as Kenya has potential for human capital. Speaking in Meru National Polytechnic, Mr. Samson said many countries are seeking human capital from…

Beyond the Finish Line: The Rise of Iten Athletics Sacco

Sacco ReviewOctober 4, 202404 mins

Athletes in Elgeyo Marakwet have formed a sacco aimed with assisting them in managing their finances and investments. Iten Athletics Sacco comprises athletes and their coaches drawn from North Rift region. According to the sacco chairman Richard Kanda, the sacco has over 200 members calling for other athletes to join. He termed the move as…

Farmers in Kitui Receive Grants for Agriculture Projects

Sacco ReviewOctober 4, 202405 mins

The Kitui County government through the County Agriculture and Livestock Development Ministry is providing the inclusion grants to the farmers’ savings and credit cooperative societies across Kitui County. The grants are by the National Agricultural and Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). The county government rolled out the programme in the county recently where the ceremony…

Cost of Fertilizer Remains a Thorny Issue to Farmers, Study Reveals

Sacco ReviewOctober 4, 2024October 4, 202405 mins

The cost of fertilizer remains the biggest challenge to most farmers across the country despite the government’s efforts to introduce subsidized packages, a thing which continues to hinder food production according to a recent study. As per the latest Agriculture Survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) whose main objective was to obtain indicative…

MPs Directs Hustler Fund Department to Submit List of Defaulters

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202404 mins

Members of Parliament have instructed the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, to submit a comprehensive list of loan defaulters. The MPs under National Assembly Special Funds Accounts Committee want the committee to present comprehensive details of the defaulters. The Committee which met Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni and Acting Chief Executive Officer…