Sony Sugar has new Managing Director, Martin Ogola Dima appointed

At long last Martin Ogola Dima can now take over as the new substantive Managing Director of South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited after the Court cleared him free of guilt. The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu threw out a suit challenging his recent appointment by the firm’s Board of Directors chaired by Jared…

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Continental festival set for Kisumu postponed due to floods

FESTAC festival which was supposed to be hosted in Kisumu this month has been postponed to a later date due to floods. According to a statement released by the organising committee, Kisumu was poised to host the $h World Blacks and Africa Festival of Arts and Culture -FESTAC AFRICA on May 20-26, 2024 The statement…

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Draft Copy of Cooperatives Bill No. 7 of 2024.

MPs change dates, venues of public hearings on Cooperatives Bill

The National Assembly has rescheduled the dates and venues for public hearing on the Cooperatives Bill 2024, (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2024) for some regions. In an announcement seen by Sacco Review, the public hearing scheduled for May, 11 at Garrissa Social Hall in Garissa County has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen…

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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga with one of the sunflower farmers.

7,000 farmers in Homa Bay get sunflower seeds to boost yields

Homa Bay County administration is promoting sunflower farming through distribution certified sunflower seeds to registered farmers. In partnership with Agricultural Food Authority (AFA), the county aims to have the seeds planted on more than 7,000 acres across the eight constituencies. This programme will see a total of 27,250 kg of seeds distributed to over 7,000…

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Flagging off of the seedlings.

Nyakach coffee farmers benefit from 8,000 coffee seedlings

Kisumu County is revitalising coffee farming to stimulate economic growth in the region. Recently, the Nyakach Cooperative Society farmers benefited from 8,000 coffee seedlings from the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) in collaboration with the county government. The distribution of the seedlings to the farmers was spearheaded by the PS for Trade, Alfred Kombudo together with…

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Governor Orengo distributes 16 tons of sunflower seeds to 10,000 farmers

The Siaya County administration headed by Governor James Orengo recently commenced the distribution of 16.35 tons of sunflower seeds in the entire county. These seeds will benefit at least 10,000 farmers across the county on an acreage of more than 6,000 acres. These effort are meant to increase our sunflower productivity from the current 2.7…

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Former Primer Minister Raila Odinga to attend FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu.

Raila Odinga to attend FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu this month

Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has confirmed his attendance and participation in the FESTAC Africa Festival 2024 that will take place in Kisumu. Raila said the history of Africa, the continent’s heritage and culture will be major highlights at the the Festival, which will be held in the city of Kisumu in Kenya. From…

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Executive Secretary for the Lake Victoria Basin commission Dr Masinde Bwire.

Kenyans to benefit from World Bank’s KSh59 billion Lake Victoria water scheme

The East African Community Partner States have received a major boost after the World Bank approved the financing of KSh59 billion for  sanitation programme within the Lake Victoria Basin. The noble gesture, according to the Executive Secretary for the Lake Victoria Basin commission (LVBC) Dr Masinde Bwire,  has been achieved through a series of engagements…

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The Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO) chaiurperson Rahab Muiu

Women in Nyanza asked to join Saccos

Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation has advised women in Nyanza to join savings and credit co-operative societies (Saccos). Speaking during Rachuonyo East Entrepreneur Sacco’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kabondo Kasipul, chairperson Rahab Muiu and area MP Eve Obara told women that Saccos have many benefits including transforming livelihoods. “Saccos have improved the lives through the…

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Dr Kayode Sanni, head of AATF rice initiative.

Farmers adopt hybrid technology to increase rice farming

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is pushing for the adoption of high yielding hybrid varieties to reduce the Government’s annual rice import bills. Also, it is one of the ways aimed at addressing Kenya’s significant rice production shortfall and enhance farmers’ income. Dr Kayode Sanni, who heads AATF’s rice initiative, said the situation has forced…

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