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Machakos Women Empowerment Programme to start in October after public participation, Wavinya says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202502 mins

Empowerment Programmes for women in Machakos County will start in October after public participation on Wikwatyo Fund, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced. Speaking at a Christian Women Association (CWA) event at Katoloni Catholic Church on Saturday, Governor Ndeti said the Wikwatyo Fund bill had been presented to the County Assembly and was now awaiting…

Makueni Mango farmers to benefit from 15,000 fruit fly traps

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202502 mins

Makueni mango farmers received a major boost in the fight against fruit fly infestation after Trademark Africa, through East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA), with support from the European Union, donated 15,000 fruit fly pheromone traps to the county. Speaking when she received the consignment, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili noted that the intervention comes at…

Matatu Saccos not collecting revenue for county, says Machakos Finance Executive

Sacco ReviewSeptember 6, 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 contrary to 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. Kuyu,…

Meru County seeks to boost revenue with structured parking fees

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202503 mins

The Meru County Government has introduced a new structured approach to seasonal parking revenue collection. The bid is aimed at enhancing revenue collection and strengthening its partnership with the transport sector. The innovative strategy, which targets matatu and taxi operators, is focused to improve compliance, accountability, and efficiency in revenue collection. In a consultative meeting…

10 Machakos groups receive business kits in NGAAF empowerment drive

Sacco ReviewAugust 30, 202502 mins

Women and youth groups in Machakos received assorted items as empowerment from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) under the patronage of County Woman Representative Joyce Kamene Kasimbi. Ten groups drawn from Machakos Town Sub-county received various items including water tanks, Business umbrellas, apparels, Sufurias and serving spoons, Chairs, tents and egg incubators. Kasimbi…

Meru and Murang’a counties to partner to empower dairy farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 2025August 28, 202505 mins

Meru and Murang’a Counties leadership are set to partner in a bid to empower dairy farmers in the two regions. The leaders pledged to work together in strengthening the dairy sector following a benchmarking visit by a Murang’a delegation led by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to the Meru Dairy Cooperative Union plant. The visit, which brought…

FAO, Makueni County partner to transform livestock feed production in the region

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202502 mins

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced plans to work with Makueni County in a five year project that will transform livestock feed production and create opportunities for young people. The project, known as Creating Shared Value in the Livestock Sector with Young People in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands,…

Meru youth urged to venture into dairy farming to boost growth

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2025August 16, 202504 mins

Young people in Meru County have been urged to tap into the vast opportunities available in the dairy farming sub-sector, with stakeholders saying it is ripe for innovation and growth. Leaders expressed optimism that increased youth participation will drive sustainable growth. Speaking during the launch of the Naari Dairy Cooperative Society’s five-year Strategic Plan, Meru…

Embu County champions saving and investment culture to boost economic growth, empowerment

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

The County Government of Embu is championing a culture of savings and investment among its citizens to foster economic growth and empowerment at the grassroots level, this is evident by the recent Embu Bodaboda Summit and the launch of a strategic plan for the riders. During the summit, Governor Cecily Mbarire urged riders to join…

Meru Governor demands justice after Muguka traders attacked in Embu

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has called for swift action against those linked to the destruction and looting of property that targeted Meru Muguka traders at Siakago Market in Embu County. The unrest, which culminated in day-long clashes between traders and members of the Mbeere community, left stalls torched and businesses wiped out. Speaking to displaced traders…