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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…

Chemelil Sugar Factory roars back to life after major revamp

Sacco ReviewOctober 25, 202504 mins

The Chemelil Sugar Factory in Kisumu County has begun its journey back to full operation following significant investments in equipment modernization. The gradual start of the factory’s operations were witnessed by the Kisumu County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries, and Blue Economy, Kenneth Onyango, who hailed the development. “The county is…

15 dormant Cooperative Societies in Mombasa are set for resurgence

Sacco ReviewOctober 25, 202504 mins

Fifteen dormant Cooperative Societies in Mombasa County are set for revival, Sacco Review has reliably established. Speaking to Sacco Review from Mombasa town recently, Mombasa County Cooperative director, Nelson Nyoro revealed that the county will be using the funds allocated for office operations to revive the dormant cooperative societies in the area He, however disclosed…