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Governor Wavinya orders leaders to surrender grabbed Miwongoni Dam land to Sacco members

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202604 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reprimanded a section of leaders who have illegally acquired land earmarked for the construction of the Miwongoni Mega Dam and urged them to surrender the plots to genuine Sacco members for compensation. Speaking on Wednesday during her ongoing development tour of Machakos Town Sub‑county, the Governor alleged that a local…

Uasin Gishu County moves to revive Kenknit SACCO as members seek justice over lost millions

Sacco ReviewJune 9, 202604 mins

Hundreds of members of the collapsed Kenknit Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) in Eldoret may finally see a path to justice after the County Government of Uasin Gishu pledged support for the cooperative’s revival and called for accountability over the alleged mismanagement of millions of shillings belonging to members. Speaking during a consultative meeting…

Senate flags raw sewer discharge into River Nyando from FLLoCA Project

Sacco ReviewJune 3, 202605 mins

The Senate Oversight Committee has sounded alarm over the discharge of untreated sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi‑million‑shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank‑backed Financing Locally‑Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During an inspection tour of Kisumu County, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget raised concern that…

Eco-pillar Sacco members plan protest over alleged looting

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2026May 22, 202604 mins

Members of West Pokot-based Eco-pillar Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) have formally notified police of plans to stage a peaceful protest in Makutano Town, Kapenguria, over alleged looting and unresolved grievances affecting the society and its members. In a notice dated May 18, 2026, addressed to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Kapenguria Police…

Kisumu to install 1,600 street lights in security boost drive

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202604 mins

The County Government of Kisumu has announced plans to install more than 1,600 street lights across the town later this year in a bid to improve security for residents and the business community. The initiative, supported under the Kenya Urban Support Program through the World Bank, is expected to commence in August. City Manager Michael…

Kilifi County moves to revive collapsed cooperative societies in Malindi and Magarini

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202603 mins

Two cooperative societies in Kilifi County are set for revival as the county government rolls out strategic plans to strengthen grassroots economic empowerment. The initiative targets Galana Farmers Cooperative Society in Gede, Malindi sub‑county, and Magarini Sand Harvesting Cooperative Society in Mjanaheri, Magarini sub‑county, both of which collapsed several years ago. Speaking to Sacco Review…

Kajiado MCAs raise alarm over collapse of agricultural mechanization services

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 2026May 14, 202604 mins

The Kajiado Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of agricultural mechanization services following the adoption of a report by the Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Joseph Mutunkei. The Committee’s oversight findings paint a troubling picture of neglect, mismanagement, and loss of critical public assets meant to support farmers…

Busia Bodaboda riders during the empowerment drive

Busia Bodaboda riders reap big from empowerment drive, urged to form SACCOs

Sacco ReviewMay 9, 202604 mins

Busia County Bodaboda riders yesterday received a major boost after Governor Paul Otuoma in the company of distinguished guests, presided over a Riders Empowerment Initiative that doubled as a major harambee, bringing together over 2,000 bodaboda riders. According to the organisers, the initiative focused on smart insurance solutions, enhanced security awareness, financial literacy, and practical…

Agri‑Fintech partnership unveils instant credit model for agricultural stockists in Rift Valley

Sacco ReviewMay 7, 2026May 8, 202604 mins

Agricultural stockists across the Rift Valley and Central Kenya are set to benefit from a new financing model that promises to ease long‑standing cash flow challenges in the farm input supply chain. The initiative, spearheaded by Avenews Agri‑Fintech in partnership with Grebe Enterprises Limited, will allow agro‑traders to access instant credit at the point of…

Residents of Ogembo in Kisii protest prolonged blackout as businesses count losses

Sacco ReviewMay 7, 202604 mins

Residents and traders in Ogembo town, Kisii County, have staged protests over a prolonged power outage that has crippled businesses, disrupted learning, and heightened insecurity. The blackout, which has persisted for more than three weeks, has left households, schools, and enterprises struggling to cope without electricity. Community leaders Jane Kemunto and Florence Momanyi voiced concern…