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

Sacco ReviewMay 5, 202406 mins

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…

Women in Nyanza asked to join Saccos

Sacco ReviewMay 3, 2024May 3, 202402 mins

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…

Farmers adopt hybrid technology to increase rice farming

Sacco ReviewMay 3, 202408 mins

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…

Cooperative movement retirees urged to offer consultancy services

Sacco ReviewMay 2, 202404 mins

Retirees from the cooperative movement in Kisii and Nyamira counties have been urged to offer consultancy services for residents to benefit from their knowledge, skills and experiences. Gusii Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union (GFCU) chairman, Peter Onsinyo said the retirees have a wealth of experience to be tapped to boost growth and development in the agricultural…

Uber Eats opens branch in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewMay 2, 2024May 2, 202406 mins

Uber has opened fast food delivery services at the lakeside city of Kisumu. Christened Uber Eats, the service will enable customers in Kisumu and its environs to enjoy their favourite breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack from the restaurants delivered to their doorstep after placing an order. Nakampe Molewa, the General Manager of Uber Eats for Sub-Saharan…

Avocado farmers urged to form Saccos to curb exploitation, boost earnings

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202404 mins

Avocado farmers in Kisii County have been asked form Saccos to help them market and sell their produce. Governor Simba Arati noted the societies will weed out middlemen who have been exploiting farmers. He spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) during the flagging off 200, 000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county….

Owners of roaming livestock risk prosecution in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202404 mins

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has ordered management of the lakeside city to take stern action against those allowing their livestock to roam within the Central Business District. Nyong’o said the livestock have been eating and even uprooting tree seedlings planted in parts of the city. In a speech read on his behalf by his…

Kisumu residents to catch glimpse of Omieri during Fish Fiesta festival

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 2024April 24, 202406 mins

Kisumu County is set to showcase the revered Omieri snake as it holds the grand finale of Fish Fiesta 2024 festival. According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing, Farida Salim, the snake, which is preserved at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi will arrive at…

Co-op professional body releases this year’s training plan for sector players

Sacco ReviewApril 22, 2024April 22, 202407 mins

The Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC) has officially released its training plan for this year targeting key players in the sector. The training, spread out throughout the year started February, will basically target Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and their deputies (D/CEOs), Heads of Departments (HoDs), Boards and Supervisory Committees, and staff working in the…

M-PESA Foundation injects KSh20 million in Kisumu, Siaya to boost access to healthcare

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2024April 18, 202407 mins

The M-PESA Foundation has invested over KSh20.96 million in Kisumu and Siaya counties to construct a maternal health care unit and organise a medical camp aimed at increasing access to a broad range of health services. These initiatives, the Foundation CEO Peter Ndegwa, said will help lower risk of pregnancy complications such as hemorrhage, infection,…