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Arati urges Kisii traders to join Saccos for soft loans

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202607 mins

Kisii Governor Simba Arati has urged traders to join Saccos to access affordable loans, government funds and business support. Arati said Saccos promote saving, financial discipline and easier access to programmes such as the Hustler Fund and NYOTA. The county also plans a youth savings fund to help talented young people grow their skills into…

Kisumu hands over Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre to KSA

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202607 mins

Kisumu has completed the Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre and will hand it over to the Kenya School of Agriculture. The centre will offer training in modern agriculture to boost farmer skills, livestock productivity and incomes. Pap Konam becomes the 10th campus of the Kenya School of Agriculture The County Government of Kisumu has completed…

World Bank injects Sh42B into urban projects as Kisumu launches Sh306M transit upgrades

Sacco ReviewJuly 11, 2026July 11, 202606 mins

The World Bank, through the second phase of the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II), has committed Ksh42 billion ($350 million) to the Government of Kenya to strengthen the capacities of 79 cities and municipalities across the country. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga Mwaura announced that the program, which commenced in…

Kisii Governor urges Boda Boda riders to join Saccos, invest in Agribusiness

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202604 mins

Boda boda operators in Kisii County have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to improve their access to affordable credit, diversify their sources of income, and strengthen their financial stability. Speaking during a meeting with more than 500 boda boda riders at Kisii Stadium, Kisii Governor Simba Arati encouraged the operators…

Ahero irrigation scheme secures Ksh 5.1Bn upgrade to cut farming costs

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202603 mins

The Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County is set for a major transformation following the allocation of Ksh 5.1 billion to modernize its irrigation infrastructure and transition to solar-powered operations, a move aimed at reducing production costs and enhancing agricultural productivity. The funding package includes Ksh 4.2 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…

Long-delayed Kisumu road project regains momentum after funding boost

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202608 mins

A parliamentary committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Ksh16.7 billion Mamboleo-Miwani-Chemelil-Muhoroni road project, saying accelerated construction works and improved funding have put the flagship infrastructure project back on track. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa, made the assessment after inspecting the project…

Senate flags raw sewer discharge into River Nyando from FLLoCA Project

Sacco ReviewJune 3, 202605 mins

The Senate Oversight Committee has sounded alarm over the discharge of untreated sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi‑million‑shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank‑backed Financing Locally‑Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During an inspection tour of Kisumu County, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget raised concern that…

Kisumu to install 1,600 street lights in security boost drive

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202604 mins

The County Government of Kisumu has announced plans to install more than 1,600 street lights across the town later this year in a bid to improve security for residents and the business community. The initiative, supported under the Kenya Urban Support Program through the World Bank, is expected to commence in August. City Manager Michael…

Residents of Ogembo in Kisii protest prolonged blackout as businesses count losses

Sacco ReviewMay 7, 202604 mins

Residents and traders in Ogembo town, Kisii County, have staged protests over a prolonged power outage that has crippled businesses, disrupted learning, and heightened insecurity. The blackout, which has persisted for more than three weeks, has left households, schools, and enterprises struggling to cope without electricity. Community leaders Jane Kemunto and Florence Momanyi voiced concern…

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…