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Over 4000 Nakuru farmers trained in proper agronomical practices to boost cassava production

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 202605 mins

More than 4,000 farmers in Nakuru County have undergone training in proper agronomical practices aimed at increasing cassava production, in a strategic effort to promote the crop as a climate-resilient solution for food security and commercialisation through value addition. The training, conducted under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and…

Ksh100 million released for Kiirua/Buuri water project as State outlines development push

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2026April 20, 202603 mins

Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has released Ksh100 million for the Kiirua Buuri water project, in a move aimed at expanding irrigation and improving livelihoods in Meru County. Speaking during the launch, Mugaa said the funding is part of a broader government strategy under President William Ruto to ensure citizens access opportunities for…

Meru slum women to benefit from Juakali machines as MSEA expands grassroot support

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2026April 20, 202605 mins

Women from Mjini informal settlement in Meru are set to acquire business equipment under the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda after undergoing training on how to access enterprise funding through the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA). The women, organised in more than 30 table-banking groups, said they are preparing to benefit from machines such…

Vihiga youth embrace fish value-addition for job creation and income boost

Sacco ReviewApril 16, 202603 mins

Youth in Vihiga County are embracing fish value-addition initiatives aimed at boosting incomes and creating jobs in the agriculture sector. The shift from traditional fish farming to processing and marketing is enabling young people to produce higher-value products such as fillets, samosas, and smoked fish. The initiative is being implemented under the Aquaculture Business Development…

A section of Meru residents who have slammed the "unfair" MEWASS Tariffs and threatened to demonstrate against them.

Meru residents slam “unfair” tariffs, threaten mass protests this Friday

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 202606 mins

A section of residents from Meru town have accused Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia and Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS) of failing North Imenti residents by approving what they describe as a steep increase in water tariffs. The residents claim the move has significantly raised the cost of living, leaving many households struggling to cope. Speaking…

Tuju raises alarm over shadowy gold firm behind deadly Siaya land dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2026April 14, 202606 mins

Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju has launched a blistering attack on Shanta Gold Limited, accusing the mining firm at the centre of a land dispute in Ramula, Siaya County, of operating under a veil of secrecy and disregarding community rights. Tuju said preliminary checks on the company’s structure point to an offshore registration in Guernsey,…

Tuju, Orengo differ on safety of proposed Siaya power project

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202605 mins

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has insisted that proper health safeguards must be put in place before a Nuclear power project that is scheduled for Siaya County takes effect. Tuju noted that issues such as nuclear wastes, pollution and environmental safeguards must be taken into consideration first. Speaking in Siaya while flanked by area Governor…

PS Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho during a press briefing about Run for Oloolua conservation initiative. Photo by Obegi Malack

Govt, stakeholders launch initiative to boost forest conservation efforts in Kajiado

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2026April 14, 202604 mins

A major conservation initiative aimed at protecting Oloolua Forest is set to take place on April 25, 2026, at the Oloolua forest in Kajiado North constituency. The event, dubbed “Run for Oloolua,” will bring together government agencies, stakeholders, and members of the public to support forest conservation efforts. The initiative is being organized in partnership…

Governor Orengo demands public participation in Ramula gold mining dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202604 mins

Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on the national government to strengthen public participation and safeguard community rights in the ongoing dispute between residents of Ramula in Gem Sub-County and Shanta Gold Limited. Speaking at a press briefing in Siaya, Orengo emphasized that public participation is not a mere formality but a constitutional requirement anchored…

Rabai youth and women urged to embrace Saccos for growth and prosperity

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202603 mins

Youth and women in Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi, have been called upon to strengthen cooperation and embrace the formation of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) as a pathway to economic empowerment and sustainable development. Speaking recently, in Rabai, the newly appointed Sub-County Cooperative Officer, Mr. Raphael Barawa, underscored the importance of cultivating a strong saving…