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Embu moves to have all boda boda riders join saccos

Sacco ReviewFebruary 13, 202508 mins

The County government of Embu has launched campaigns to bring more than 8ooo boda boda riders under Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in a bid ensure soberness, decency and profitable financial management in the industry. In one of the most elaborate ever collaborations between the riders and the devolved government, Embu Governor Cecily Njagi…

Tower Sacco expands to Nyeri as it marks 30th branch nationwide

Sacco ReviewFebruary 12, 202506 mins

Tower Sacco, one of Kenya’s leading Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations, has officially opened its Nyeri branch, marking a significant milestone as the sacco now boasts 30 branches across nine counties. The grand opening was graced by H.E. David Kinaniri Waroe, representing Nyeri Governor H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, PhD., EGH. In his address, Waroe commended Tower…

Nyeri governor launches Youth in Agriculture Programme

Sacco ReviewDecember 3, 202405 mins

The Council of Governors (CoG) Vice Chair and Nyeri Governor, H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, has launched the Tupande Youth in Agriculture Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and CoG. The initiative, unveiled at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri, aims to inspire youth to pursue agriculture-based careers, enhancing agricultural productivity in Kenya. The program, implemented under…

Nyeri set to launch the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023

Sacco ReviewNovember 25, 202403 mins

The Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, and Social Services held a press briefing to announce the upcoming launch of the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023. The event is set for November 29, 2024, at Moi Nyeri Complex School. Led by Gender CECM Esther Ndung’u, the briefing highlighted the policy’s transformative agenda aimed at addressing…

Amica Sacco receives Ksh300M to boost agriculture, MSMEs

Sacco ReviewAugust 30, 2024August 30, 202404 mins

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has lent Ksh300 million in low-cost credit to Murang’a-based Amica Sacco for lending to farmers and micro-traders. The Sacco, which primarily serves farmers and small businesses, will provide loans ranging from Ksh7,000 to Ksh250,000 at a single-digit interest rate to meet working capital needs. The loans are funded by the Ksh8…

Nyeri ready to host ASK show, branch manager affirms

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 2024August 22, 202402 mins

The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nyeri County Branch Manager Amos Kirui has affirmed that the county is keen to successfully host the upcoming 56th Central Kenya ASK Show. Speaking yesterday during the inspection of Kabiruini Showgrounds where the event will be held, Kirui revealed that all preparations were done and expressed optimism that that…

Murang’a County sets aside Ksh10.5 million to support youth businesses

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 2024August 9, 202402 mins

Murang’a County Government will disburse a total of Ksh10.5 million to youth who recently underwent Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) programme as start-up capital for various businesses. In the programme initiated by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to create self-employment for the youth, the first cohort of 700 youths graduated under the programme recently, with each graduate given…

Audit private coffee millers to tame theft, Govt urged

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202404 mins

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has called on the government to audit all private coffee millers across the country following the increasing coffee theft cases. Speaking at Kariene in Central Imenti constituency, Kathuri who is also Senate Deputy Speaker urged the ministry of agriculture to move with speed and collect data on source and volumes of…

14 Nyeri tea directors sent home as new ones takes over

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202402 mins

Tea farmers in Nyeri County have elected new directors to manage their tea factories. The farmers sent home 17 directors, re-electing 3 who were directors at Rigati, Chinga and Gathuthi, the elections exposed frustrations the farmers have been going through under leadership of the former directors. READ ALSO: Kisumu ranked among 1000 most innovative cities…

Laikipia’s Ushanga Cooperative showcases Kenyan attire in Atlanta, US

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 202402 mins

Laikipia based Sossian Ushanga Marketing Co-operative Society Ltd took the opportunity to showcase Kenya’s rich cultural heritage globally. The society with more than 700 members, took the opportunity during the President William Ruto US state visit. The Retail Store that has ‘Made in Kenya’ brands in Atlanta, Georgia, US.Laikipia MP Jane Kagiri said the women…