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Women groups in Kwale County challenged to register as Sacco’s

Sacco ReviewDecember 2, 202403 mins

Kwale County Government encourages women groups to register as SACCOs for economic growth development. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for social services and talent Kwale County government encourages women groups to register as SACCOs for economic growth. In an ongoing initiative to improve the livelihoods of women in the county, the Kwale County government,…

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…

Business stakeholders call for stringent measures to curb predatory digital lenders

Sacco ReviewNovember 29, 202405 mins

Business stakeholders led by former legislator Lewis Nguyai have called on parliament to come up with stringent measures to cushion Kenyans who access loans from predatory digital lenders. Speaking when he appeared before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning to make his submissions on the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 the former MP…

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….

Stakeholders seek an extension of the tax amnesty for more taxpayers to settle balances

Sacco ReviewNovember 27, 2024010 mins

Stakeholders making submissions on the proposed Tax Laws and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill are seeking an extension of the tax amnesty to cover the taxes due and not paid between December 2022 and December 2025 to allow more taxpayers to take advantage of the program to settle outstanding tax balances. The Stakeholders who were…

Open letter to Boda Boda riders from a grateful citizen

Sacco ReviewNovember 27, 2024010 mins

Dear Boda boda Riders I write this epistle to commend you for the indispensable role you play in our communities. Whether in the bustling streets of our cities or in the quiet corners of our villages, you remain a cornerstone of our transport system, serving millions with dedication, courage, and resilience. You are the unsung…

Why it’s opportune time to promote healthcare cooperatives in Kenya

Sacco ReviewNovember 26, 202406 mins

The recent heart-rending media reports on the sorry state of Koyasa Dispensary located in Kibish Sub-county of Turkana County left many Kenyans marveling at the way residents of that region survive in terms of healthcare. It was reported that the Dispensary in question was designed to serve a total of 5000 villagers but they had…

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…