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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…

President Ruto unveils the Kshs 120 billion landmark LV Marina master planned development in kisumu

Sacco ReviewJune 2, 2025June 4, 202505 mins

President Ruto led the groundbreaking ceremony of affordable homes named LV Point within LV Marina a first of its kind, privately governed, master planned waterfront development. The massive project in Kisumu is set to become a cornerstone of inclusive growth, sustainable urbanization, and national pride in a defining moment of support for Kenya’s urban and…

Kisumu Assembly wants the public to contribute to SHA to ease health burden

Sacco ReviewJune 2, 202504 mins

The County Assembly of Kisumu now wants everyone to contribute to the Social Health Authority (SHA) fund in order to enable it fully fund reproductive health services effectively. Seth Okumu, Member of County Assembly for East Seme, and a member of the health committee has said that its budgetary allocations have been hard hit by…

Jumuisha Sacco records remarkable achievement, growth amid challenges

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 2025May 15, 202504 mins

Jumuisha Sacco Society Limited in Bondo and Rarieda sub counties have witnessed remarkable achievement and growth amidst glaring challenges of the tough past year (2024). Sacco chairperson Everline Otieno speaking during the 25th AGM in Bondo town disclosed that the society has been resilient to weather the numerous trials and strived to offer the best services…

Mps slam gov’t over hasty decision, lack of public participation on sugar factories lease

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 2025May 15, 202507 mins

Six Kisumu County Members of the National assembly have slammed the national government for hastily leasing out sugar factories without public participation and local stakeholders’ engagement. They have demanded immediate revocation of the 30-year lease of Muhoroni, Chemelil, and Miwani Sugar Mills through a Presidential Executive Order. By rejecting the opaque leasing, the legislators from…

Gov’t announces airport expansion, set Kisumu city international trade hub

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202505 mins

The government has announced plans to expand Kisumu International Airport aimed at positioning the lakeside city as a hub for international trade. Speaking during a funeral at Wathorego village in Kisumu East Sub-County, the State House deputy chief of staff Eliud Owalo said the expansion will include the extension of the airport’s runway and the…

Bodaboda riders urged to prioritize safety of their customers over money

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202503 mins

Kisii County Matatu Owners Association has called for road safety from all drivers and bodaboda riders. The Association’s Chairman Simeon Nyamwaro said that most drivers compete for money and carry excess passengers for profit making especially at this time students are closing school a practice he says leads to accidents that could be avoided. “We…

Kisumu DG decries the dwindling potential of the fisheries sector

Sacco ReviewMarch 26, 2025April 18, 202504 mins

Kisumu County deputy governor Dr .Mathews Owili has decried the dwindling fisheries sector, despite the efforts being made by the county government. Speaking during AQUAFEDHA project launch at Ogal Beach in Kisumu West Sub-County, Dr Owili said the fisheries sector still faces significant challenges despite interventions put in place to solve various challenges in order…