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Kilifi unveils Cooperative Act to regulate Sacco activities

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 2025November 7, 202505 mins

The Kilifi County government has unveiled Cooperatives laws that will help regulate activities and operations of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organizations (SACCOs) in the County. Mary Mkare who is the Kilifi County Director of Cooperative Development said that the new Kilifi County Cooperative Policy and the Kilifi County Cooperative Act once assent, will streamline the…

Governor Mutuma pushes for coffee revival, donates seedlings to boost Meru farmers

Sacco ReviewNovember 6, 202505 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has expressed his commitment in reviving coffee farming in Meru County to boost the county’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the Kaguru Agricultural Centre in South Imenti yesterday, the governor supported the local farmers by donating 13,000 coffee seedlings, 22,222 macadamia, and 66 000 Hass avocado seedlings. He also issued 2,800 kilograms of sunflower…

Bomet tea farmers threaten to halt supply over ‘exploitation’ by KTDA

Sacco ReviewNovember 6, 202508 mins

Small-scale tea farmers from Bomet County are threatening to stop supplying green leaf to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), accusing the agency of economic exploitation and poor returns that have left them struggling to survive. Led by Ndaraweta Parish Priest Father Ambrose Kimutai, the farmers have given the government one month to intervene and…

Reprieve for Matatu operators, traders as Kiambu obtains orders suspending Makongeni bus park takeover

Sacco ReviewNovember 5, 202505 mins

The Kiambu County Government has obtained a court order suspending a ruling that had allowed the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) to take over Makongeni Bus Park in Thika. The Environment and Lands Court in Thika on Monday, November 3, issued an interim stay of execution of the ruling pending an inter partes hearing set…

World Bank team evaluates progress of agriculture value chain project in Narok

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 2025November 4, 202504 mins

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Narok County has hosted a delegation from the World Bank for a series of field visits to review the progress of the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) across the county. The World Bank mission, led by Ghada Elabed and James Musinga, was accompanied by officials…

Narok County sets up 20 livestock saleyards to boost trade and local economy

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202503 mins

The Narok County Government has unveiled plans to establish 20 livestock saleyards across the county in a bid to enhance trade, improve market infrastructure, and uplift the livelihoods of local livestock traders. Speaking during the official opening of a new saleyard at Mulot Market in Narok West Sub-county, Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu said the initiative…

Taita Taveta registers 27 new cooperatives in abid to expand county development

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 2025November 4, 202503 mins

Twenty seven new cooperative societies have been registered in Taita Taveta County by the Cooperative Development Ministry officials, Sacco Review has learnt. According to the Taita Taveta County Cooperative Director, Erastus Gonzi the registration of the new societies in the region would enable residents to get loans and invest heavily to boost their personal development….

Kwale Governor commissions two dams to boost water supply and food security

Sacco ReviewNovember 3, 202504 mins

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has commissioned two major water dam projects in Lunga Lunga Sub-County, aimed at improving water access and enhancing food security in the region. The Naserian and Kasemeni dams, located in Mwereni Ward, are equipped with micro-irrigation components and are expected to serve more than 2,000 households with reliable water for both…

All Set for Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival in Amboseli on November 4th

Sacco ReviewNovember 3, 202504 mins

All is now set for this year’s Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival, scheduled to take place from Tuesday, November 4th to 9th at Amboseli National Park in Kajiado County. The event will bring together members of the Maasai community from across the region to celebrate their rich heritage and traditions. The annual festival, which showcases…

Uasin Gishu dairy cooperatives urged to digitize records to enhance accountability

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202504 mins

Uasin Gishu County Government has urged the leadership of dairy farmers’ cooperative societies to digitize farmers record to enhance accountability and foster confidence among their members. Speaking during the training involving Moiben Sub-County dairy cooperative leaders organised by Ketha Africa, County Director for Cooperatives, Drucilla Cherogony, underscored the importance of building trust among farmers through digitisation…