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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…

Over 35,000 youthful farmers to participate in 2025 Meru Dairy Cooperative field day

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 202505 mins

More than 35,000 farmers from Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Embu counties are expected to take part in this year’s Meru Dairy Cooperative field day which focuses on youthful farmers. This year’s annual farmers’ field day, that will take place on June 21, 2025, is the 10th since the milk processor started organizing the educational event. The…

Matungulu residents demand for Bus Park opening to boost local trade

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202503 mins

Residents of Koma in Matungulu Sub-county in Machakos County have called on their county government to open the Koma Hill bus park along the Nairobi – Kangundo road in order to boost trade and enable vehicles to operate with ease. The residents led yesterday by Koma Hill Market Chairman, Antony Mutungi said the bus park…

Machakos Youth, Women funds returned to Treasury due to county assembly wrangles, Governor reveals

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 2025June 17, 202503 mins

Over 60 Million Shillings meant for youth and women empowerment in Machakos County has been returned to Treasury due to the ongoing wrangles between the Speaker and Members of the County Assembly. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the funds have been returned to Treasury due to failure by MCAs to pass the requisite legislation as…

Meru Governor assents to Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 2025June 13, 202504 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assented to the Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill aimed at strengthening governance of the cooperative movement. The assessment ceremony, held at the county headquarters, was attended by members of the County Assembly, representatives of cooperative societies, and various stakeholders from the finance and agricultural sectors. Governor Mutuma described the moment as…

Cooperators shoots down contentious clauses in Meru cooperative societies Bill 2025,

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 2025June 11, 202504 mins

Cooperators have shot down the contentious clauses proposed through the Tribunal Act 2014 and forwarded to the Meru County assembly sectoral committee on Trade, Tourism, and Cooperatives. The committee chaired by Nyaki West MCA Kirima Mubichi that held a public participation at Kamundi Hall on Thursday wanted to align the Meru County Cooperative Act, 2025,…