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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti with Members of her Executive Committee during the launch of the new Valuation Roll outside her office on April 9,2026. Photo/Stephen Muthini.

Machakos County lowers land rates as new valuation roll launched

Sacco ReviewApril 10, 202606 mins

It’s relief for Landowners across Machakos following the County Government’s announcement to significantly reduce land rates from the current 2 per cent to 0.5 per cent in a move aimed at cushioning landowners from paying high land rates. Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the value of land in Machakos had gone up in recent years thus…

Gov’t moves to expand farmer-led irrigation in Embu

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 202605 mins

The Government has taken a significant step in strengthening farmer-led irrigation Development in Embu County following the official site handover of the Kiruki Kiende Irrigation Project in Gaturi South (Nembure), Embu West Sub-County, Embu County. The Kiruki Kiende Irrigation Project, a Smallholder Irrigation Project Initiative in the Mount Kenya Region, has been in existence since…

Youth urged to join Coffee farming as Meru seeks production revival

Sacco ReviewMarch 15, 202605 mins

Coffee farmers in Meru County, most of whom are elderly, have been urged to subdivide their land and actively involve young people in coffee farming to secure the sector’s future. Industry stakeholders called on farmers to move away from hoarding coffee bushes and instead support youth participation, noting that increased engagement would boost both production…

Governor Wavinya urges farmers to take advantage of early rains to boost food security in Machakos

Sacco ReviewMarch 5, 202604 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged farmers to take advantage of the early onset of rains and plant in order to enhance food security in the County. Speaking at Kathaana in Kangundo on Tuesday as she launched the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county, Governor Ndeti said the…

Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s State of the County Address highlights youth empowerment gains

Sacco ReviewFebruary 27, 202604 mins

Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has highlighted significant achievements in youth empowerment, showcasing the impact of her administration’s initiatives. Speaking during her State of the County Address, Governor Ndeti emphasized the success of the Machakos Youth Service (MYS) program, which has equipped over 1,000 youth with practical skills in various fields, including plumbing, electrical engineering,…

Machakos lawyer decries poor representation denying women, youth groups access to funds for development

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 202604 mins

Machakos-based lawyer has raised concern over what she term as underrepresentation of women, youth groups and people Living with disabilities (PWDs) in Machakos County. Diana Ngei who hails from Tala said many women groups in the County had not benefitted from Women Empowerment funds in the past 10 years despite having a Woman Representative specifically…

NEA, Mumbuni Engineering hold oversea jobs recruitment drive in Machakos

Sacco ReviewFebruary 15, 202604 mins

The National Employment Authority (NEA) in conjunction with Mumbuni Engineering and Driving School on Saturday held jobs recruitment exercise targeting 300 youth from Machakos County to work abroad in the Middle East. Over 50 prospective job seekers with various skills turned up for the recruitment organized through Loivin recruitment agency. Speaking during the exercise, the…

‎Meru Alcoholic Drinks Control Board CEO Gitonga Akubu

Meru County Alcoholic Board CEO criticises rogue police officers accused of extorting bar traders

Sacco ReviewFebruary 7, 202605 mins

Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Chief Executive Officer Gitonga Akubu has criticised police officers accused of harassing licensed bar owners, warning that the practice threatens lawful businesses, and county revenue. Speaking during a meeting with bar owners association at the board’s offices at Mwendantu, Akubu said traders who have complied with licensing requirements should operate…

Kangundo women, youth asked to form groups to access Gov’t affordable loans

Sacco ReviewJanuary 28, 202603 mins

Kangundo Member of Parliament (MP) Fabian Kyule has asked women and youth in the region to form groups that will enable them to borrow loans from government. Kyule decried that the government has allocated funds to the Women Enterprise Fund, Uwezo Fund and many others targeting women and youth, however many are not using them…

Governor Wavinya urges youth to go for NYOTA funds to boost economy

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 202602 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged the youths to go for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds whose disbursement will be officiated by President William Ruto in Machakos on Thursday. Governor Wavinya who spoke as she launched thirteen brand new road grading equipment in Mutituni under the ‘Barabara Mashinani ‘ program said nobody…