Chief Guest Gladys Kivoto presents certificates to cooperative leaders during the function. Photo by Boniface Mulu.

Kitui county, Saccos partner to boost production, food security

Kitui county has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with agriculture-based Saccos and community development committees to boost production and promote food security. Speaking during the event’s launch at the Kitui Agricultural Training Centre, the county’s Chief Officer for Agriculture and Fisheries, Gladys Kivoto, said that the signing marks a significant milestone in efforts to…

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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa addressing residents recently./ Photo courtesy

Kakamega county triumphs in water, sanitation championships

Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) has reason to celebrate after successfully defending its titles in both soccer and Isukuti dance championships during the 13th edition of the WASCO games held in Murang’a County last month. Kakamega County Governor Fernandez Barasa received the coveted trophies on behalf of the KACWASCO teams, which demonstrated remarkable…

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Siaya County Governor James Orengo during the opening of the DTB branch in Bondo with other officials./ Photo courtesy

Orengo backs launch of DTB bank Bondo branch

The Governor of Siaya County James Orengo has termed the newly launched Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) branch in Bondo as a significant milestone, not just for the bank, but for the residents. Speaking during the commissioning of the bank recently, Orengo asserted that Bondo, just like many other fast urban growing areas across the Nyanza…

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Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku awards a land owner a title deed./ File photo

Land owners petition county govt over freehold land rates

Kajiado land owners have filed a petition in court challenging the constitutionality of the Kajiado County Finance Act 2023. The petitioners; Sheria Mtaani Organization, advocate Shadrack Wambui, Residents associations from Olkeri,Ngong Oloo surutia, Acacia among others raise several key issues regarding the Act, asserting that it violates their constitutional rights and fails to adhere to…

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Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Newly established molecular lab to promote health concerns, Kisumu DG says

Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili has backed the newly established molecular laboratory at the County Referral Hospital to promote surveillance of public health concern diseases through multi-disease testing platforms. Speaking during the launch of the testing platform recently, Owili noted that with the establishment of the new facility, Kisumu is moving closer towards…

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The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Lake Region Economic Bloc to partner with Indian Railways Corporation to boost tourism

The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya has revealed that they are looking to partner with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation to promote the region as a prime tourism destination. Speaking in Kisumu recently, Nyagaya said that the collaboration would position Kisumu County as the first port of call…

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Cooperatives Development Senior Commissioner Churchill Amatha ushered to Mombasa International Show./Photo courtesy

Coast Region cooperatives urged to register in numbers for 24th SACCA

Co-operatives Development Senior Commissioner, Churchill Amatha has urged Coast Region Saccos  stakeholders to register in numbers for the upcoming 24th Savings and Credit Cooperatives Associations (SACCA) Congress on October 6-12, 2024 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking during Mombasa International Show, Amatha said the event aims to unite the sector to explore opportunities, address challenges, and…

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Finance CECM Onesmus Kuyu (middle) with beneficiaries at Ndithini, Masinga Sub-county./ Photos Stephen Muthini

Over 10 CBOs receive donations from county govt to boost income

Over ten Community Based Organizations and hundreds of individuals across Machakos County have received direct capital injection courtesy of the county government  in form of car wash machines, seats and tents for hire, parasols and climate smart cooking jikos among other items. The items were issued by Finance and Economic Planning County Executive Committee Member…

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Uwezo Fund Board Chairperson, Annie Njenga./ Photo courtesy

Women, youth urged to repay Uwezo loans promptly

Women and youth in Kilifi County have been advised to pay their Uwezo Fund loans promptly so as to enable others to benefit from the same loan products. Speaking to Sacco Review in an interview at her office recently, Kilifi County Director of Youth Development Ministry, Faith Waweru, decried the slow pace in which women…

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Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok addressing the press. Photo Courtesy.

South Rift leaders appeal to State to waive tea farmers’ debts

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and his Kericho counterpart Erick Mutai are seeking a debt waiver from the national government to bail out the financially overwhelmed tea industry in the region. Speaking during a meeting held at Bomet hotel with officials from the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) led by newly elected National Vice-Chairman Erick Chepkwony…

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