Regional - Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya

Mandera trains lead farmers to boost community agricultural resilience

Sacco ReviewMay 5, 202604 mins

Twenty lead farmers from four sub-counties in Mandera County; Mandera East, Mandera North, Banisa, and Lafey have concluded a specialised training programme designed to enhance agricultural advisory services at the community level. The initiative implemented by the Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) through the Hanaano Programme, in collaboration with Concern Worldwide and…

SACCOs in Embu urged to target youth to boost saving culture

Sacco ReviewMay 4, 202605 mins

Management of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in Embu County has been challenged to deliberately target young people in their recruitment and marketing campaigns, with the aim of fostering a culture of long-term saving and investment. It was further suggested that SACCO marketing initiatives be integrated into the education system, with experts visiting secondary…

Western Region moves to establish “Tushirikiane DT Sacco” to boost economic empowerment

Sacco ReviewMay 3, 2026May 4, 202606 mins

Residents of Western Kenya, comprising Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Trans-Nzoia, and Vihiga counties, are set to benefit from a new regional Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) aimed at driving economic empowerment. The initiative, dubbed “Tushirikiane DT Sacco,” is being spearheaded by the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives, Wycliffe Oparanya, who on Saturday convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting…

Bungoma coffee cooperatives face Senate probe over pricing irregularities

Sacco ReviewMay 1, 202603 mins

The Coffee Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) in Bungoma County are at the centre of Senate investigations following concerns over inconsistent coffee pricing that has affected farmer earnings. This comes after Bungoma County Senator, David Wakoli raised alarm over disparities in payments made through cooperative societies, citing variations between coffee cherry delivered to factories…

Neno Sacco customers urge expansion into domestic tourism to unlock Coast’s untapped potential

Sacco ReviewMay 1, 202604 mins

Customers using Neno Sacco’s coach and parcel services between the Coast and upcountry counties are urging the management to diversify into tourism‑oriented ventures, saying the move could unlock new opportunities in domestic travel and commerce. Businesspeople from Mombasa, Ukunda, Kilifi, and Malindi noted that despite Neno Sacco’s reliable fleet of VIP vans and buses suited…

Vihiga County, CGA strike deal to boost agribusiness

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 2026April 30, 202604 mins

The Vihiga County Government and the Cereals Growers Association (CGA) on Wednesday inked a five-year memorandum of understanding deal, marking a significant step toward shifting the region’s agriculture from subsistence farming to a more commercial, business-driven model. The Cereals Growers Association, a national non-profit membership organization, works with farmers by providing access to critical information,…

Cotton farmers in Magarini urged to form SACCOs to improve livelihoods

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 2026April 30, 202603 mins

Cotton farmers in Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County, have been urged to form Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and invest strategically to improve their living standards. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Marafa Town, Magarini Sub-County Cooperative Officer, Edward Fondo, noted that many cotton farmers in the area have yet to form Saccos….

Kajiado Assembly committee proposes reforms to strengthen women economic empowerment fund

Sacco ReviewApril 27, 202604 mins

The Kajiado County Assembly’s Committee on Gender, Culture, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife has unveiled a series of far-reaching recommendations aimed at sealing loopholes and improving accountability in the Women Economic Empowerment Fund. The committee, chaired by nominated Member of County Assembly Naisiae Karia, is pushing for structural reforms to ensure the revolving fund benefits genuine…

94 farmer groups in Siaya benefit as county delivers quality breed dairy cattle

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202602 mins

94 farmer groups in North Gem, Siaya County have received a major boost following the distribution of high quality Friesian, Holstein, and Ayrshire dairy cattle. According to Siaya County Governor James Orengo, the Ksh 12 million investment is aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes by introducing superior breeds capable of producing 10–20 litres of milk per…

Kirinyaga coffee farmers celebrate as cooperatives record high payout rates

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202606 mins

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are celebrating following the release of coffee payment rates that have seen the highest earners receive up to Ksh157 per kilogram of cherry. The impressive payouts have been attributed to improved management of cooperative societies and ongoing reforms in the coffee subsector. Among the top-performing cooperative societies are Rung’eto and…