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Joy as Imenti Central groups receive Kshs 6.9 million from Uwezo fund

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2025April 18, 202504 mins

Imenti Central Member of Parliament Moses Kirima has disbursed Kshs 6.9 million Uwezo Fund to over 80 local groups comprising youth and women in a bid to promote self-reliance and small-scale entrepreneurship. Speaking after disbursing cheques to groups, the law maker emphasized that the money is interest-free and meant for development-focused groups. Kirima also noted…

Meru Governor assent the Coop amendment bill

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 202505 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assented to the Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill aimed at strengthening governance of the cooperative movement. The assentment ceremony, held at the county headquarters, was attended by members of the County Assembly, representatives of cooperative societies, and various stakeholders from finance and agricultural sectors. Governor Mutuma, while speaking at the ceremony,…

KEBS calls on Kenyans to be more vigilant when buying goods

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202506 mins

Kenya Bureau of Standard (KEBS), Mount Kenya Regional Manager Jacqueline Kang’iri urged members of the public to be vigilant when purchasing goods by checking out for the KEBS standardization Mark. “We urge residents to always verify that the products they buy have the KEBS standardization mark. This is one of the surest ways to protect…

Agriculture CS issues an ultimatum to miraa traders, announces key reforms

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2025April 14, 202503 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi county, urged to submit their Accounts Books for auditing

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 2025April 7, 202504 mins

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi County have been urged to submit their Accounts Books for early auditing, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Kilifi town recently, Kilifi County deputy Cooperative Director, Mary Mkare revealed that early auditing of Cooperative Societies Accounts Books would enable members to know exactly their Cooperatives…

Bodaboda riders urged to prioritize safety of their customers over money

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202503 mins

Kisii County Matatu Owners Association has called for road safety from all drivers and bodaboda riders. The Association’s Chairman Simeon Nyamwaro said that most drivers compete for money and carry excess passengers for profit making especially at this time students are closing school a practice he says leads to accidents that could be avoided. “We…

Squatters occupies the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory land; MPs say

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202504 mins

Land belonging to the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory in Kilifi County is occupied by squatters, the National Assembly Committee on Implementation has been informed. The committee found out that the squatters have occupied 300 acres out of a total 350 acres. During a site visit to the factory by the committee led by MP…

Govt highlights coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya tour

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 2025April 1, 202503 mins

Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives has highlighted major coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya region five days tour, the region has majority coffee farmers. Among the major reforms by the Kenya Kwanza government include placing coffee reforms under the Office of the President…

Kisumu DG decries the dwindling potential of the fisheries sector

Sacco ReviewMarch 26, 2025April 18, 202504 mins

Kisumu County deputy governor Dr .Mathews Owili has decried the dwindling fisheries sector, despite the efforts being made by the county government. Speaking during AQUAFEDHA project launch at Ogal Beach in Kisumu West Sub-County, Dr Owili said the fisheries sector still faces significant challenges despite interventions put in place to solve various challenges in order…

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…