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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…

Over 3000 farmers tipped during Agricultural Exhibition in Elgeyo Marakwet

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202504 mins

Over 3,000 farmers from across Elgeyo Marakwet County who convened at the Chebara Agricultural Training Center for the third edition of the County’s Agricultural Exhibition and Farmers’ Field Day were tipped on the modern agronomic practices. The event organised by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, the exhibition is designed to enhance knowledge transfer…

Mombasa Saccos rallied to empower youth through blue economy

Sacco ReviewOctober 31, 202504 mins

Mombasa County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Blue Economy, Agriculture, and Livestock, Kibibi Abdalla, has challenged Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to channel investments into the Blue Economy sector as a way of creating jobs and empowering young people along the Coast. Speaking during the Ports DT Sacco Annual Delegates Meeting in Mombasa, Abdalla…

Kisumu, China City to partner to boost economic, infrastructural growth

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202503 mins

Kisumu County is set to entered into international partnership with Yiyang City in Hunan Province, to accelerate the socio-economic and infrastructural growth. Speaking when he hosted a high-level delegation from Yiyang City in Hunan Province, China, Governor Prof. Nyong’o said the visit signaled a major step toward long-term collaboration in key sectors critical to Kisumu’s…

Kilifi County rolls out new laws to regulate SACCO activities

Sacco ReviewOctober 27, 202504 mins

The Kilifi County Government has introduced new laws to regulate the activities and operations of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) across the county, in a move aimed at protecting members from exploitation and promoting accountability within the cooperative sector. Speaking during the Imarika SACCO Delegates Meeting in Kilifi Town, County Director of Cooperative Development…