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Ambassador Kiringo promises to end miraa trade crisis in Somalia

Sacco ReviewApril 28, 2025April 28, 202505 mins

The Kenya ambassador to Somalia Kubai Kiringo has promised to help in the fight to end miraa business crisis in the country. Speaking at the Meru county governor’s residence during the swearing in ceremony of the County Executive Committee Members, Kiringo said several factors have hindered the business for years noting stringent measures have to…

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…

Kitui County hosts major Investor Sensitisation Forum

Sacco ReviewMarch 19, 202506 mins

An estimated 4,000 people attended the two-day Kitui County Investors Sensitisation Forum, which took place on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. The event was held at the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park (KCAIP), located in the Kanyonyoo Location of the Lower Yatta District in Kitui County. Officially opened by Kitui County…

Matatu SACCOs not collecting revenue for county, Machakos finance executive says

Sacco ReviewMarch 12, 2025March 12, 202504 mins

Machakos County Finance Executive Member, Onesmus Kuyu, has refuted claims that Matatu Sacco members have been collecting revenue for onward transmission to the County treasury in violation of regulations. The claims were made by Mua Ward MCA, Mr. Francis Ngunga, while contributing to a motion on the floor of the County Assembly on Tuesday. Mr….

Mengo elected to Supervisory Committee in Univision Sacco zonal election

Sacco ReviewJanuary 20, 202506 mins

Boniface Muanga Mengo was elected as a member of the supervisory committee of the Univision Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He garnered a total of 669 votes, defeating his two rivals, Ngyema Kimweli and Simon Masyuko. Ngyema Kimweli secured second place with 568 votes, while Simon Masyuko came in…

Kitui Women’s Rep supports local women groups with valuable donations

Sacco ReviewJanuary 8, 202505 mins

Some women’s groups from across Kitui County have benefitted from water tanks, catering equipment, motorcycles, tents, and chairs worth millions of shillings, donated by the Kitui County Women’s Representative, Dr. Irene Muthoni Kasalu. The donation ceremony took place recently at Kauwi Primary School in Kitui West District within Kitui County. The Makueni County Women’s Representative,…

Governor Mutula Kilonzo urges public to explore Makueni’s regenerative farming practices

Sacco ReviewDecember 6, 202403 mins

Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo has urged the public to explore the county and learn farm practices. He noted that farmers are now benefitting with regenerative agriculture and conservation based agricultural practices which are aimed at transforming livelihoods in the county courtesy of USAID. The governor was speaking during the tour of water projects developed…

Tea directors tell Agriculture PS to keep off tea factories

Sacco ReviewDecember 3, 202403 mins

Tea directors from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties have told the Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono to keep off and stop meddling with tea factories issues because the government has no powers to interfere with private entities. The directors challenged the authority of Agriculture PS following his recent directives regarding the troubled Miciimikuru Factory. During an…