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NIA woes developing partners to expand rice production in West Kenya

Sacco ReviewJuly 12, 202506 mins

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is wooing development partners for a multi-billion shilling partnership aimed at revitalizing and expanding rice production in Western Kenya. This emerged during a high-level tour of Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, who was in the country to assess ongoing…

Ruto, Raila commission Ksh66 billion Makasembo Housing Project in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewJuly 9, 202505 mins

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga officially commissioned Phase I of the Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31. The project, developed by the Local Authorities Pension Fund (LAPFUND), marks a major milestone in the government’s affordable housing programme and the broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Construction of…

Jaramogi Hospital achieves Ksh150 million revenue rise as Ksh 2.5 billion target set amid elevation

Sacco ReviewJune 30, 202506 mins

Revenue streams at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, (JOOTRH) have increased from Ksh 30 million to Ksh 150 million between the financial year 2023-2024 and financial year 2024-2025 it has been revealed. Hospital chief executive officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital board has now set a target of Ksh 2.5 billon…

Kisumu inks deal to set up new agricultural hubs to support cereal growers

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 202505 mins

A new collaboration between the County Government of Kisumu, the Cereal Growers Association (CGA) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has led to the establishment of Farmer Service Centres (FSCs), strategic hubs designed to enhance agricultural support and food security efforts across the region. According to Kisumu County Agriculture executive Kenneth Onyango, the…

KR positions its Marine Division a key player in regional logistics as plans to expand emerge

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202508 mins

Kenya Railways, (KR) is positioning its Marine Division as a key player in regional logistics, with bold plans to expand marine transport services across Lake Victoria. With two cargo vessels — MV Uhuru I and the recently commissioned MV Uhuru II — already operating on separate routes, the state corporation is capitalizing on growing demand…

Gov’t to construct nuclear power plant in Siaya County, to boost power supply

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202503 mins

The government through the Ministry of Energy has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a multi-billion dollar nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the initiative recently, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring an adequate and reliable power supply for industries, businesses, and homes. “This power plant will supply electricity to…

SACCOs urged to develop strong strategic plan to keep them afloat in business

Sacco ReviewJune 16, 2025June 17, 202504 mins

Kisii County Trade, Tourism, and Marketing Executive Committee Member (ECM) Cyrus Nyabicha has urged the societies to develop strong strategic plans that will guide their operations and keep them afloat in the competitive business environment. Nyabicha spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Center (KATC) during the commissioning of the Gusii Youth Bunge Savings and Credit Cooperative…

Kisumu County to sets up various interventions to empower SMEs; Deputy Governor reveals

Sacco ReviewJune 14, 202507 mins

Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili has said the county government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a range of targeted interventions. Owili said the move is aimed at enhancing competitiveness, unlocking growth opportunities, and positioning local businesses for regional and global markets. MSMEs, he said, play a…

Sugar Belt Union pushes for more farmers’ representative slots in the decision making committee

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 202506 mins

The Kisumu sugar belt union now wants cane farmers to have more say in making of decisions affecting cane farmers. The members said that the composition of farmers in various committee was too minimal to make any meaningful impact. Union chairman Zedekiah Otene said more farmers should be incorporated in the pricing committee since they…

President Ruto assures sugarcane farmers of fair returns for their deliveries

Sacco ReviewJune 6, 202503 mins

The Government has intervened with consistency and focus to ensure sugarcane growers receive fair returns for their deliveries, president William Ruto has said. The president said the move is aimed at ensuring that they get paid in full and on time. To anchor these gains sustainably, Ruto said they must recognize that increasing the efficiency…