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Kisumu, Safaricom unveil system to ease payment for county services

Sacco ReviewJanuary 27, 2024January 27, 202405 mins

Kisumu County has partnered with Safaricom to unveil a new Integrated County Revenue Management System (ICRMS) to offer a one-stop platform for residents to access and pay for county services. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o remarked that the automated system will not only enhance accessibility and transparency but also boost its Own Source Resource (OSR) collection. “With…

Kisumu rolls out Ksh1.4B project to modernize slums

Sacco ReviewJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 202403 mins

Kisumu County has rolled out a Ksh1.4 billion project to transform slums into modern residential areas after it qualified for the second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvements Project (KISIP 2) funded by the World Bank. The slums set for the upgrade are; Nyalenda, Obunga, Manyatta, Migosi, Nyawita, Kaloleno, Shauri Moyo, Kibuye and Muhoroni Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o…

Hyacinth affects fishing activities in Lake Victoria

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 202405 mins

The dreaded water hyacinth has once again reared its ugly head in Lake Victoria on the Kenyan side, hence hampering several activities. Some of the activities affected by the invasive weed include fishing and pleasure travel. The drifting water hyacinth mat has affected boat riding activities, water sports, and fishing and, at the same time,…

The government seeks to revive coffee farming in Kisii County.

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 202402 mins

The national government, through the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs, has affirmed its commitment to increase coffee farming in Kisii County. Speaking to over 3000 farmers on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui said the region has a huge potential for coffee farming. “Today we had a meeting with over 3000 coffee farmers in Kisii County…

Kisumu County starts project to install solar pumps in all boreholes

Sacco ReviewJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 202402 mins

Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has said that the county has embarked on a project to install solar panels in all boreholes in the area. He said that the initiative is aimed at ensuring sustainable management of the facilities, provision of safe water and reducing electricity expenditure. “Ten boreholes that were either pumped manually or…

Groups in Kisii get Sh.10 million from NGAAF.

Sacco ReviewDecember 21, 202302 mins

More than forty-six women and youth groups in Kisii County have received sh.10 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). Speaking during the funds disbursement, Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya said the money is aimed at boosting table banking activities within the groups and providing economic empowerment to the members. During the cheque…

Govt to build dykes to curb flooding in Nyando amid heavy rains

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 2023December 11, 202302 mins

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Information, Communication & Digital Economy Eliud Owalo has announced that the government will construct dykes along River Nyando to control flooding caused by the ongoing heavy rains. Speaking during a relief food distribution drive at Nyamasawo Primary School in Ombaka, Nyando sub-county, Owalo disclosed the government will implement the construction as…

Compensation agency disburses Ksh93M for unpaid insurance claims

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 2023December 11, 202303 mins

The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has disbursed Ksh93.18 million in claims to 778 policyholders of three collapsed insurance firms dating back to June 30, 2023, the Fund’s Independent Trustee Deberious Sikuku has said. Speaking during a 5-day sensitization campaign in Kisumu, Sikuku noted that the beneficiaries include 724 former clients of Resolution Insurance Company who…

Lake Victoria has untapped potential to boost region economy, CS Murkomen says

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 2023December 11, 202302 mins

Roads, Transport and Public Works Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has termed Lake Victoria and its ecosystem as a sleeping giant with the potential to boost the region’s economy and the Western Kenya tourism circuits if fully utilized. Murkomen was speaking at the Kisumu Port where he launched the Standards of Training Certification and Watching…

NGO, Kisii coffee societies partner to ensure sustainable coffee production

Sacco ReviewDecember 9, 2023December 9, 202304 mins

Rainforest Alliance (RA), an NGO, and Gusii Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (GCFCU) have partnered to launch a project to enhance sustainability and boost coffee production by ensuring the produce meets global standards. Speaking during the launch at Dallas Inn Hotel in Kisii town yesterday, RA Country Director Marion Nduta said that the project dubbed ‘Gusii…