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Nyeri County plans SACCO for boda boda riders

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 202603 mins

Nyeri County plans to establish a countywide SACCO for boda boda riders through a phased rollout from ward to county level. The SACCO aims to expand access to affordable financial services, promote savings, and support the growth of riders’ businesses. Nyeri County plans to establish a county-level Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (SACCO) for boda…

Government disburses Ksh 153.7M NYOTA Fund to young entrepreneurs in Mt. Kenya East

Sacco ReviewJuly 14, 2026July 14, 202605 mins

More than 6,150 youth in Mount Kenya East have received Ksh 153.75 million in NYOTA grants. The NYOTA programme has so far disbursed over Ksh 3 billion to more than 122,000 youth nationwide. CS Geoffrey Ruku urged residents to back the government’s development agenda. The government has disbursed Ksh 153.75 million from the National Youth…

Kitui co-operators mark 104th International Co-operatives Day, Univision DT Sacco named best overall

Sacco ReviewJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026010 mins

Kitui County marked the 104th International Co-operatives Day under the theme Co-operatives for a Peaceful World. The county now has 463 registered co-operatives with 136,675 members and a capital base of Ksh17.3 billion. Univision DT Sacco was named the overall best Sacco after winning three other top awards. Kitui County marked the 32nd International Co-operatives…

Machakos County government hands over Sh12.5 million to fire victims as market rebuild begins

Sacco ReviewJuly 11, 2026July 11, 202603 mins

Machakos County gave Ksh12.5 million to over 250 traders affected by the Mitumba Market fire, with each receiving Ksh50,000 to restart their businesses. Reconstruction of the market has begun, with the county promising modern stalls and a space for every affected trader. More than 250 traders left counting losses after a fierce fire razed the…

World Bank injects Sh42B into urban projects as Kisumu launches Sh306M transit upgrades

Sacco ReviewJuly 11, 2026July 11, 202606 mins

The World Bank, through the second phase of the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II), has committed Ksh42 billion ($350 million) to the Government of Kenya to strengthen the capacities of 79 cities and municipalities across the country. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga Mwaura announced that the program, which commenced in…

KIE, Kiambu County signs MoU to boost MSME growth and industrialization

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 2026July 10, 202604 mins

KIE and Kiambu County signed an MoU to promote industrialization and support the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership aims to boost enterprise development, improve access to business support and create more economic opportunities for entrepreneurs in Kiambu. Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…

Meru community urged to support Kithoka airstrip project amid legal battles

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 202606 mins

Leaders back Kithoka airstrip, saying it will boost tourism, create jobs and strengthen forest conservation. Environmental groups oppose the project, arguing it threatens the Mt. Kenya Forest ecosystem and are challenging it in court. The Meru community has been urged to support the construction of the Kithoka airstrip, a project proponents claim will spur economic…

Kirinyaga disburses KSh20 Million credit boost to 20 ward-based SACCOs

Sacco ReviewJuly 7, 2026July 7, 202603 mins

The Kirinyaga County Government has disbursed KSh 20 million to 20 ward-based Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), in a move aimed at opening up affordable credit access for more than 9,300 farmers across the county. According to Kirinyaga County governor, Anne Waiguru, each of the county’s 20 wards received KSh 1 million under the…

Kiambu cooperatives drive growth with Ksh109.5 billion in member savings

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 202605 mins

Kiambu co-ops recorded Ksh109.49 billion in member savings and an annual turnover of over Ksh22 billion in 2025, reflecting strong public confidence and sector expansion. The county’s coffee sector produced 10.8 million kilograms worth Ksh1 billion, while the dairy sector generated Ksh11.7 billion from 146 million litres of milk. Kiambu County’s cooperative sector recorded an…

Taita Taveta sets up Cooperative Fund to expand rural credit access

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 2026July 6, 202604 mins

The Cooperative Fund will complement existing credit programmes and provide targeted support for agricultural production and other income‑generating activities. Taita Taveta County has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated Cooperative Fund that will serve as a revolving financing facility for farmers, small businesses, and cooperative societies. The initiative is designed to ease access to affordable…