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Kajiado Assembly committee proposes reforms to strengthen women economic empowerment fund

Sacco ReviewApril 27, 202604 mins

The Kajiado County Assembly’s Committee on Gender, Culture, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife has unveiled a series of far-reaching recommendations aimed at sealing loopholes and improving accountability in the Women Economic Empowerment Fund. The committee, chaired by nominated Member of County Assembly Naisiae Karia, is pushing for structural reforms to ensure the revolving fund benefits genuine…

94 farmer groups in Siaya benefit as county delivers quality breed dairy cattle

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202602 mins

94 farmer groups in North Gem, Siaya County have received a major boost following the distribution of high quality Friesian, Holstein, and Ayrshire dairy cattle. According to Siaya County Governor James Orengo, the Ksh 12 million investment is aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes by introducing superior breeds capable of producing 10–20 litres of milk per…

Kirinyaga coffee farmers celebrate as cooperatives record high payout rates

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202606 mins

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are celebrating following the release of coffee payment rates that have seen the highest earners receive up to Ksh157 per kilogram of cherry. The impressive payouts have been attributed to improved management of cooperative societies and ongoing reforms in the coffee subsector. Among the top-performing cooperative societies are Rung’eto and…

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…