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KIE, Kiambu County signs MoU to boost MSME growth and industrialization

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 2026July 10, 202604 mins

KIE and Kiambu County signed an MoU to promote industrialization and support the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership aims to boost enterprise development, improve access to business support and create more economic opportunities for entrepreneurs in Kiambu. Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…

Meru community urged to support Kithoka airstrip project amid legal battles

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 202606 mins

Leaders back Kithoka airstrip, saying it will boost tourism, create jobs and strengthen forest conservation. Environmental groups oppose the project, arguing it threatens the Mt. Kenya Forest ecosystem and are challenging it in court. The Meru community has been urged to support the construction of the Kithoka airstrip, a project proponents claim will spur economic…

Kirinyaga disburses KSh20 Million credit boost to 20 ward-based SACCOs

Sacco ReviewJuly 7, 2026July 7, 202603 mins

The Kirinyaga County Government has disbursed KSh 20 million to 20 ward-based Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), in a move aimed at opening up affordable credit access for more than 9,300 farmers across the county. According to Kirinyaga County governor, Anne Waiguru, each of the county’s 20 wards received KSh 1 million under the…

Kiambu cooperatives drive growth with Ksh109.5 billion in member savings

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 202605 mins

Kiambu co-ops recorded Ksh109.49 billion in member savings and an annual turnover of over Ksh22 billion in 2025, reflecting strong public confidence and sector expansion. The county’s coffee sector produced 10.8 million kilograms worth Ksh1 billion, while the dairy sector generated Ksh11.7 billion from 146 million litres of milk. Kiambu County’s cooperative sector recorded an…

Taita Taveta sets up Cooperative Fund to expand rural credit access

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 2026July 6, 202604 mins

The Cooperative Fund will complement existing credit programmes and provide targeted support for agricultural production and other income‑generating activities. Taita Taveta County has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated Cooperative Fund that will serve as a revolving financing facility for farmers, small businesses, and cooperative societies. The initiative is designed to ease access to affordable…

Governor Mutuma urges security agencies to curb coffee theft in Meru factories

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202605 mins

Governor Mutuma has urged police to intensify investigations into rampant coffee theft in factories which has inflicted heavy losses on farmers and undermined the local economy Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia has called on security agencies to intensify efforts to curb rampant coffee theft in factories across the county, saying the vice has inflicted heavy…

Nyeri cooperatives honoured for excellence and strong member returns at 2026 Ushirika Day

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202605 mins

Coffee societies, SACCOs, housing and dairy cooperatives were honoured for delivering strong member returns during the 104th International Day of Cooperatives, as Governor Mutahi Kahiga urged transparency, accountability, digital innovation and youth leadership to sustain the sector Cooperative societies in Nyeri County were honoured for delivering some of the highest returns to members during the…

High Land Valuation and Stamp Duty costs deny Matungulu farmers title deeds

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202604 mins

Farmers say high land valuation rates, with stamp duty charged at 4% of Sh1 million per acre, are locking many out of acquiring title deeds. Farmers in Matungulu Sub‑county say high land valuation rates, which push up stamp duty fees, have left many unable to secure title deeds for their parcels. The concern was raised…

Governor Wavinya inspects Mwala cluster water project, cautions against vandalism

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202603 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has inspected the Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project intake at Kisekini in Matungulu Sub‑county, cautioning residents against vandalism of the facility that is set to serve more than 10,000 residents and farmers across Machakos. The inspection formed part of her development tour of Matungulu Sub‑county, where she made several stopovers to…

Kisii Governor urges Boda Boda riders to join Saccos, invest in Agribusiness

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202604 mins

Boda boda operators in Kisii County have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to improve their access to affordable credit, diversify their sources of income, and strengthen their financial stability. Speaking during a meeting with more than 500 boda boda riders at Kisii Stadium, Kisii Governor Simba Arati encouraged the operators…