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Ahero irrigation scheme secures Ksh 5.1Bn upgrade to cut farming costs

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202603 mins

The Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County is set for a major transformation following the allocation of Ksh 5.1 billion to modernize its irrigation infrastructure and transition to solar-powered operations, a move aimed at reducing production costs and enhancing agricultural productivity. The funding package includes Ksh 4.2 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…

Long-delayed Kisumu road project regains momentum after funding boost

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202608 mins

A parliamentary committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Ksh16.7 billion Mamboleo-Miwani-Chemelil-Muhoroni road project, saying accelerated construction works and improved funding have put the flagship infrastructure project back on track. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa, made the assessment after inspecting the project…

Gov’t opens Kamwangi lands registry to decentralize services and strengthen land administration

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202606 mins

The government has officially commissioned the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North, marking a major step in its plan to decentralize land services and bring critical functions closer to citizens. The new facility, launched by Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome alongside Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, is expected to serve…

Governor Wavinya orders leaders to surrender grabbed Miwongoni Dam land to Sacco members

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202604 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reprimanded a section of leaders who have illegally acquired land earmarked for the construction of the Miwongoni Mega Dam and urged them to surrender the plots to genuine Sacco members for compensation. Speaking on Wednesday during her ongoing development tour of Machakos Town Sub‑county, the Governor alleged that a local…

Uasin Gishu County moves to revive Kenknit SACCO as members seek justice over lost millions

Sacco ReviewJune 9, 202604 mins

Hundreds of members of the collapsed Kenknit Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) in Eldoret may finally see a path to justice after the County Government of Uasin Gishu pledged support for the cooperative’s revival and called for accountability over the alleged mismanagement of millions of shillings belonging to members. Speaking during a consultative meeting…

Senate flags raw sewer discharge into River Nyando from FLLoCA Project

Sacco ReviewJune 3, 202605 mins

The Senate Oversight Committee has sounded alarm over the discharge of untreated sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi‑million‑shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank‑backed Financing Locally‑Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During an inspection tour of Kisumu County, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget raised concern that…

Eco-pillar Sacco members plan protest over alleged looting

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2026May 22, 202604 mins

Members of West Pokot-based Eco-pillar Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) have formally notified police of plans to stage a peaceful protest in Makutano Town, Kapenguria, over alleged looting and unresolved grievances affecting the society and its members. In a notice dated May 18, 2026, addressed to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Kapenguria Police…

Kisumu to install 1,600 street lights in security boost drive

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202604 mins

The County Government of Kisumu has announced plans to install more than 1,600 street lights across the town later this year in a bid to improve security for residents and the business community. The initiative, supported under the Kenya Urban Support Program through the World Bank, is expected to commence in August. City Manager Michael…

Kilifi County moves to revive collapsed cooperative societies in Malindi and Magarini

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202603 mins

Two cooperative societies in Kilifi County are set for revival as the county government rolls out strategic plans to strengthen grassroots economic empowerment. The initiative targets Galana Farmers Cooperative Society in Gede, Malindi sub‑county, and Magarini Sand Harvesting Cooperative Society in Mjanaheri, Magarini sub‑county, both of which collapsed several years ago. Speaking to Sacco Review…

Kajiado MCAs raise alarm over collapse of agricultural mechanization services

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 2026May 14, 202604 mins

The Kajiado Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of agricultural mechanization services following the adoption of a report by the Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Joseph Mutunkei. The Committee’s oversight findings paint a troubling picture of neglect, mismanagement, and loss of critical public assets meant to support farmers…