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Uasin Gishu boosts cooperative societies through capacity-building initiative

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202604 mins

The Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through a comprehensive capacity-building programme aimed at improving governance, promoting enterprise growth, and creating employment opportunities. Speaking on Thursday June 25, during a training session attended by members of more than 40 boda boda Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), Governor Jonathan Bii…

MP Dawood assures traders of smooth relocation ahead of Ksh1 billion Gakoromone Market Project

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 202606 mins

The government has pledged to ensure a smooth transition for traders at Gakoromone open‑air market in Meru as construction of a Sh1 billion ultra‑modern market gets underway. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood reassured traders that their concerns over relocation will be addressed through consultations with stakeholders. He said the project will proceed as planned following…

Ahero irrigation scheme secures Ksh 5.1Bn upgrade to cut farming costs

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202603 mins

The Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County is set for a major transformation following the allocation of Ksh 5.1 billion to modernize its irrigation infrastructure and transition to solar-powered operations, a move aimed at reducing production costs and enhancing agricultural productivity. The funding package includes Ksh 4.2 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…

Long-delayed Kisumu road project regains momentum after funding boost

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202608 mins

A parliamentary committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Ksh16.7 billion Mamboleo-Miwani-Chemelil-Muhoroni road project, saying accelerated construction works and improved funding have put the flagship infrastructure project back on track. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa, made the assessment after inspecting the project…

Gov’t opens Kamwangi lands registry to decentralize services and strengthen land administration

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202606 mins

The government has officially commissioned the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North, marking a major step in its plan to decentralize land services and bring critical functions closer to citizens. The new facility, launched by Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome alongside Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, is expected to serve…

Governor Wavinya orders leaders to surrender grabbed Miwongoni Dam land to Sacco members

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202604 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reprimanded a section of leaders who have illegally acquired land earmarked for the construction of the Miwongoni Mega Dam and urged them to surrender the plots to genuine Sacco members for compensation. Speaking on Wednesday during her ongoing development tour of Machakos Town Sub‑county, the Governor alleged that a local…

Uasin Gishu County moves to revive Kenknit SACCO as members seek justice over lost millions

Sacco ReviewJune 9, 202604 mins

Hundreds of members of the collapsed Kenknit Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) in Eldoret may finally see a path to justice after the County Government of Uasin Gishu pledged support for the cooperative’s revival and called for accountability over the alleged mismanagement of millions of shillings belonging to members. Speaking during a consultative meeting…

Senate flags raw sewer discharge into River Nyando from FLLoCA Project

Sacco ReviewJune 3, 202605 mins

The Senate Oversight Committee has sounded alarm over the discharge of untreated sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi‑million‑shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank‑backed Financing Locally‑Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During an inspection tour of Kisumu County, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget raised concern that…

Eco-pillar Sacco members plan protest over alleged looting

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2026May 22, 202604 mins

Members of West Pokot-based Eco-pillar Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) have formally notified police of plans to stage a peaceful protest in Makutano Town, Kapenguria, over alleged looting and unresolved grievances affecting the society and its members. In a notice dated May 18, 2026, addressed to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Kapenguria Police…

Kisumu to install 1,600 street lights in security boost drive

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202604 mins

The County Government of Kisumu has announced plans to install more than 1,600 street lights across the town later this year in a bid to improve security for residents and the business community. The initiative, supported under the Kenya Urban Support Program through the World Bank, is expected to commence in August. City Manager Michael…