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Avocado farmers urged to form Saccos to curb exploitation, boost earnings

Avocado farmers in Kisii County have been asked form Saccos to help them market and sell their produce. Governor Simba Arati noted the societies will weed out middlemen who have been exploiting farmers. He spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) during the flagging off 200, 000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county….

Owners of roaming livestock risk prosecution in Kisumu

Sacco Review2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has ordered management of the lakeside city to take stern action against those allowing their livestock to roam within the Central Business District. Nyong’o said the livestock have been eating and even uprooting tree seedlings planted in parts of the city. In a speech read on his behalf by his…

Kisumu residents to catch glimpse of Omieri during Fish Fiesta festival

Sacco Review3 days ago3 days ago06 mins

Kisumu County is set to showcase the revered Omieri snake as it holds the grand finale of Fish Fiesta 2024 festival. According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing, Farida Salim, the snake, which is preserved at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi will arrive at…

Co-op professional body releases this year’s training plan for sector players

Sacco Review5 days ago5 days ago07 mins

The Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC) has officially released its training plan for this year targeting key players in the sector. The training, spread out throughout the year started February, will basically target Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and their deputies (D/CEOs), Heads of Departments (HoDs), Boards and Supervisory Committees, and staff working in the…

M-PESA Foundation injects KSh20 million in Kisumu, Siaya to boost access to healthcare

Sacco Review1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

The M-PESA Foundation has invested over KSh20.96 million in Kisumu and Siaya counties to construct a maternal health care unit and organise a medical camp aimed at increasing access to a broad range of health services. These initiatives, the Foundation CEO Peter Ndegwa, said will help lower risk of pregnancy complications such as hemorrhage, infection,…

Kisii Youth Bunge Sacco re-brands to Gusii Youth Bunge Sacco Limited

Sacco Review1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Kisii Youth Bungee Sacco has re-branded to Gusii Youth Bungee Sacco Limited to accommodate the increasing membership both in Kisii and Nyamira counties. The new Chief Executive officer (CEO) Clive Ontita who replaced Evans Makori, who joined Nyaribari Chache Constituency office, said the Sacco has increased its membership tremendously attributing it to aggressive recruitment done…

Gusii Youth Bunge restructures loans to ease members’ burden

Sacco Review2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Gusii Youth Bunge Savings and Credit Cooperative Society chairman, Asha Moronya has said the society restructures members loans to ease their burden. Members, notes the official have challenges repaying loans owing to global economic recession and it is necessary for the management to assist them. “We restructure their loans and support them repay the loans…

Miners in Migori form cooperative to eliminate cartels

Sacco Review4 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

Miners in Rongo Sub-county have formed a marketing cooperative society to protect members from preying cartels and uplift their living standards. The North Kamagambo Mining and Marketing Cooperative Society based in Rongo Sub-county is only four months old and going strong. The society recently held a one day seminar in Rongo town to sensitize members…

Hope for sugarcane farmers as Sugar Bill 2022 in the offing

Sacco Review1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture has assured cane farmers across the country of their commitment to fast-track the passing of Sugar Bill 2022 to resuscitate the ailing industry. The Committee Chairman Senator James Murango said President William Ruto is keen to assent to the Bill noting that the Senate is doing everything within its…

Lake Victoria artisanal fishermen to benefit from 300 boats

Sacco Review2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL), is constructing 300 new climate smart artisanal boats to promote blue economy activities in Lake Victoria. This will create active utilisation of maritime and marine resources and support inclusive and sustainable economic growth. KSL Managing Director Major General Paul Otieno said they are targeting fish traders providing transport services in…