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Meru traders blame market congestion after car rams into market, injuring five

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 202506 mins

Traders at Gakoromone market in Meru town have been left in shock after a vehicle lost control and rammed into roadside market traders, injuring five people in the process. The incident occurred in the afternoon as traders were busy selling their merchandise at the busy market. Witnesses say the vehicle, which was slowly navigating through…

Kitui Cooperatives urged to utilize local resources to impact life

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 2025July 18, 202508 mins

The Cooperatives in Kitui County have been urged to make use of the local resources to achieve their objective of changing the livelihoods of members. Speaking during the Ushirika day, on July 5, at the Kitui British American Tobacco (BAT) Grounds, the Kitui County Trade, Industry, Medium and Small-Medium Enterprises, Innovation and Cooperatives Minister Rose…

Government distributes 1000 doses of sexed semen to farmers to boost dairy sector

Sacco ReviewJuly 12, 202508 mins

The government has distributed 1000 doses of sexed semen to the Meru Cooperative Union farmers in a bid to boost the dairy sector in the region by improving the quality of the breed and increase milk production. Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma lauded the initiative as a sustainable step toward empowering local farmers economically. “This is about creating…

Cooperators urge Senate to enact bill that does not discriminate against farmers

Sacco ReviewJuly 12, 202507 mins

Cooperators in Meru county have called on the Senate to ensure that it enact a bill that does not discriminate against farmers but safeguards their interests. The Meru County Cooperative Forum chairman Ephatus Majau said the Senate should keenly consider the interests of the farmers before passing the Cooperative Bill act which is already before…

UoN, MKU collaborate to train Machakos farmers on biological pest control

Sacco ReviewJuly 11, 202505 mins

Farmers in Machakos County have been encouraged to adopt the use of biological pesticides as a means of mitigating climate change and addressing the environmental harm caused by the prolonged use of chemical pesticides in farming. A training exercise for farmers was organised in the Kabaa area of Machakos County by the University of Nairobi…

Women groups in Kangundo receive empowerment funds from National government

Sacco ReviewJuly 7, 2025July 12, 202502 mins

Several women groups in Kangundo Constituency, have received empowerment funds from the national government. The fund was set aside by Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki to help women groups to assist them for starting or expanding their businesses to uplift their financial status. Kangundo MP Fabian Kyule his personal assistant John Kituk who was issuing cheques to women groups…

Police recover part of 7,354 bags fertilizer stolen from NCPB depot in Meru

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202503 mins

Police have recovered part of 7,354 bags of fertilizer stolen from the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Maua, Meru County. Eight suspects were also arrested in connection with the looting and several vehicles believed to have been used in ferrying fertilizer including motorbikes and probox cars have been impounded. The looting happened…

Sacco CEO encourages members to choose financial institutions wisely before investing

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202503 mins

Suluhu DT sacco Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) has advised members intending to join the sacco to have a thorough review of financial institutions they intend to invest with. Speaking during the Sacco’s education day, the CEO Sammy Mutemi noted that all saccos are good but encouraged members to understand the parameters in each Sacco they…

Makutano market food vendors protest against relocation by the county government, cite limited infrastructure

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 202504 mins

Street food vendors at Makutano market have raised concern over what they term as untimely relocation by the Meru county government. The traders led by chips sellers Jane Kagwiria claimed that the infrastructure limitation at the main market has led them to establish informal selling points along roadsides. “It is not our wish that we…

Gov’t to distribute 230 milk coolers to Cooperatives to enhance milk preservation, Ruto reveals

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 202503 mins

President William Samoei Ruto has said the government will distribute 230 milk coolers nationwide to enhance milk preservation. Ruto who was speaking on Saturday during the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day at the ASK Showground in Meru County where he flagged off milk coolers destined for various dairy cooperatives called on County Governments to…