Neno Sacco customers urge expansion into domestic tourism to unlock Coast’s untapped potential

Customers using Neno Sacco’s coach and parcel services between the Coast and upcountry counties are urging the management to diversify into tourism‑oriented ventures, saying the move could unlock new opportunities in domestic travel and commerce. Businesspeople from Mombasa, Ukunda, Kilifi, and Malindi noted that despite Neno Sacco’s reliable fleet of VIP vans and buses suited…

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Magarini Sub-County Cooperative Officer, Edward Fondo speaking at his office. Photo by Tsozungu Kombe

Cotton farmers in Magarini urged to form SACCOs to improve livelihoods

Cotton farmers in Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County, have been urged to form Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and invest strategically to improve their living standards. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Marafa Town, Magarini Sub-County Cooperative Officer, Edward Fondo, noted that many cotton farmers in the area have yet to form Saccos….

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Rabai youth and women urged to embrace Saccos for growth and prosperity

Youth and women in Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi, have been called upon to strengthen cooperation and embrace the formation of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) as a pathway to economic empowerment and sustainable development. Speaking recently, in Rabai, the newly appointed Sub-County Cooperative Officer, Mr. Raphael Barawa, underscored the importance of cultivating a strong saving…

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Imarika DT Sacco headquarters in Kilifi County on
Imarika DT Sacco headquarters in Kilifi County on

Imarika Sacco assets hit Ksh16.1 billion as performance surpasses targets

Imarika Sacco, one of Kenya’s fastest-growing cooperatives, has once again recorded strong financial performance, posting total assets of Ksh16.1 billion in the year ended 31st December 2025. The Sacco also reported increased member deposits, which rose to Ksh10.5 billion against a target of Ksh10.6 billion falling short by Ksh100 million. In contrast, loans and advances…

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Photo: (L-R) Taita Taveta County Deputy Governor Christine Kilalo and Taita Taveta County Assembly Speaker Wisdom Mwamburi during the prayer breakfast at the assembly's ground. Photo|Michael Oduor

Political stability key to unlocking investment, Taita Taveta leaders said

Leaders in Taita Taveta County have linked political stability within the County to the region’s ability to attract investment, warning that prolonged leadership disputes undermine investor confidence, delay development projects and weaken local economic growth. The calls came during a prayer breakfast held at the County Assembly in Wundanyi to mark the official opening of…

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Devki chairman Narendra Raval speaking on Saturday during a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cooperative held in Kishushe/Photo by Michael Oduor

Devki pledges compliance with law as Kishushe Ranch grants consent for Iron Ore mining

Devki Group of Companies has pledged to strictly adhere to the law and prioritize local interests after shareholders of the Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited granted the investor consent to proceed with iron ore mining in Taita Taveta County. The commitment was made on Saturday during a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cooperative held…

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Marembo Rainbow SILC Organization President Mwabonje Mwangudza with Governor Gedion Mung'aro/Photo Courtesy

Table banking organisation to launch mega Sacco in Kilifi

Marembo Rainbow SILC Organization, an umbrella body for over 250 Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) groups, has announced plans to establish a mega Sacco to serve table banking groups in Kilifi and Tana River Counties starting next year. Group President Mwabonje Mwangudza said the proposed Marembo Rainbow Sacco will offer low-interest loans to members…

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Kirinyaga rice farmers call for protection as duty-free rice imports flood market

Rice farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County are calling upon the government to protect them from incurring huge losses as the duty free imported rice flood the market. Mwea Rice Growers Chairman Ndege Muriuki talking recently warned that the policy could have devastating effects on farmers as the main harvest season begins. “We expect to harvest…

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Ganze Sub County Cooperative Officer, Maureen Mapenzi during the past event/Photo Courtesy

Kilifi residents urged to use 32 registered Cooperatives for self-development

Kilifi County residents have been urged to embrace the 32 registered Cooperative Societies to jumpstart their development and elevate the living standards in the County. Ganze Sub County Cooperative Officer, Maureen Mapenzi, talking to Sacco Review in her office said that the Cooperative Development Ministry officials registered a total 32 Cooperative societies between last year…

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Kishushe Ranch new committee chair Matilda Waleghwa display the key documents handed over by the outgoing chair/ Photo by Michael Oduor

Taita Taveta’s Kishushe Ranch reopens doors to investors after peaceful leadership transition

Kishushe Ranch has ushered in a new era of stability after years of internal wrangles, with a fresh leadership team taking over and pledging to revive stalled investment projects at the 60,000-acre cooperative in Taita Taveta County. This followed after the Kishushe Ranch Cooperative Society Ltd on Wednesday handed over control to a new committee…

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