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94 farmer groups in Siaya benefit as county delivers quality breed dairy cattle

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202602 mins

94 farmer groups in North Gem, Siaya County have received a major boost following the distribution of high quality Friesian, Holstein, and Ayrshire dairy cattle. According to Siaya County Governor James Orengo, the Ksh 12 million investment is aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes by introducing superior breeds capable of producing 10–20 litres of milk per…

Kirinyaga coffee farmers celebrate as cooperatives record high payout rates

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202606 mins

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are celebrating following the release of coffee payment rates that have seen the highest earners receive up to Ksh157 per kilogram of cherry. The impressive payouts have been attributed to improved management of cooperative societies and ongoing reforms in the coffee subsector. Among the top-performing cooperative societies are Rung’eto and…

Tuju raises alarm over shadowy gold firm behind deadly Siaya land dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2026April 14, 202606 mins

Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju has launched a blistering attack on Shanta Gold Limited, accusing the mining firm at the centre of a land dispute in Ramula, Siaya County, of operating under a veil of secrecy and disregarding community rights. Tuju said preliminary checks on the company’s structure point to an offshore registration in Guernsey,…

Tuju, Orengo differ on safety of proposed Siaya power project

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202605 mins

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has insisted that proper health safeguards must be put in place before a Nuclear power project that is scheduled for Siaya County takes effect. Tuju noted that issues such as nuclear wastes, pollution and environmental safeguards must be taken into consideration first. Speaking in Siaya while flanked by area Governor…

Governor Orengo demands public participation in Ramula gold mining dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202604 mins

Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on the national government to strengthen public participation and safeguard community rights in the ongoing dispute between residents of Ramula in Gem Sub-County and Shanta Gold Limited. Speaking at a press briefing in Siaya, Orengo emphasized that public participation is not a mere formality but a constitutional requirement anchored…

German-Kisumu partnership brings water relief to 800 homes in Chulaimbo

Sacco ReviewApril 9, 202605 mins

A partnership between Gersthofen and Kisumu County has delivered a Sh5 million water project set to benefit at least 800 households in Chulaimbo. The project, launched on Wednesday by Gersthofen First Mayor Michael Wörle and Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili, will be managed by Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company (KIWASCO) and is expected to expand…

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Gusii Mwalimu DT Sacco records strong growth as assets rise to Ksh18.4 billion

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026011 mins

Gusii Mwalimu DT Sacco has recorded impressive growth across key financial indicators, with total assets rising from Ksh16.2 billion in 2024 to Ksh18.4 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 13.3 per cent. The Sacco also registered steady growth in deposits, loans, revenue and membership, underscoring its strong position within Kenya’s co-operative movement and its commitment…

LBDA, The Hive Ltd partner to implement beekeeping project in Homa Bay

Sacco ReviewApril 5, 202606 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has partnered with The Hive Limited to implement a beekeeping project targeting more than 600 farmers in Homa Bay County. The deal, signed at LBDA headquarters in Kisumu County, seeks to support beekeepers operating within Wire Forest under the Wire Forest Management Association (WIFOMA), with a focus on boosting…

Kisumu to host 2026 Africa Smart Cities and Townships Alliance (ASCA) summit in August

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 202606 mins

Kisumu will host the Africa Smart Cities and Townships Alliance (ASCA) Week in August 2026, an international summit expected to bring together leaders from Africa and Asia. The announcement comes after the lakeside City was selected to play the host, positioning it at the centre of a growing continental push to integrate healthcare, technology and…

Kisumu County pledges support for Keystone DT SACCO to enhance growth

Sacco ReviewMarch 23, 202604 mins

The County Government of Kisumu has pledged support for Keystone Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative (DT SACCO) in order to ensure its sustained growth. This was said by the County chief officer in charge of education, Bovince Ochieng, who lauded the SACCO for its steady growth over the years. Ochieng who spoke during the society’s…