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Kilifi women urged to diversify investments, boost income

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202505 mins

Women group members in Malindi and Magarini Sub-counties in Kilifi County have been advised to diversify their investment to raise income that can enable them meet their financial responsibilities more effectively and efficiently. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Malindi town recently, Mtana Mwahunga, Malindi and Magarini Sub-counties Youth Development Officer revealed that…

The Meru County Government approves KShs14.6 Billion budget

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202504 mins

The Meru County Government has approved its budget for the 2025/2026 financial year. Governor Isaac Mutuma assented to the Sh14.6 billion budget at his office on Monday. Mutuma noted that the health sector received the lion’s share, with Sh1.9 billion allocated for development and procurement of medical supplies. Roads were allocated Sh1.6 billion, water and irrigation…

Fire destroys 54 stalls at Kisumu Bus Park, affecting 112 traders

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 2025August 7, 202503 mins

A fire outbreak in the early hours of August 6, 2025, razed down 54 business stalls at the Kisumu Bus Park, directly affecting 112 traders and leaving behind massive destruction. The inferno, which began around 2:00 am, spread quickly before being contained by the Kisumu County Fire Brigade. The stalls destroyed included those dealing in…

Kisumu County acquires modern waste collection truck

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 202505 mins

County Government of Kisumu has acquired a high-capacity modern waste collection truck to strengthen organic waste management efforts. The truck, launched at City Hall, is fitted with a 290-horsepower engine and a safety cabin to limit human contact with garbage. It can collect up to 15 tonnes of waste, equivalent to four conventional truckloads, and…

Meru MCAs table Ksh12 billion budget estimates with Agriculture given priority

Sacco ReviewAugust 6, 202503 mins

The Meru County Assembly has officially tabled the 2025/2026 itemized budget estimates totaling Ksh 12 billion, with priority being given to agricultural development and accountability in public funds use. The budget was presented on the floor of the Assembly by the Budget Committee Chairperson, Martin Makasi, who noted that previous budget disagreements were among the…

Makueni hosts Agricultural show, farmers encouraged to embrace modern technologies

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 2025August 4, 202503 mins

Makueni County recently held an Agricultural show, which brought together farmers and different agriculture stakeholders in the county. Speaking during the official launching of the Show at Makindu ground, deputy governor Lucy Mulili encouraged farmers and society in general to visit the agricultural show to learn different techniques of farming among other modern technologies. …

Trans Nzoia Investment Company directors vow to defend company’s asset amid lawsuits

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202506 mins

Directors of the giant Trans Nzoia Investment Company (TIC) have vowed to stand and support the historical judgment delivered by Kitale High Court to defend the company’s assets and property running into billions of shillings. In a signed statement issued in Kitale, the directors affirmed their commitment of management to the about original 700 shareholders…

George Mwatela elected as new Lengo Sacco Limited chairman in Kilifi

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202502 mins

Lengo Sacco Limited in Kilifi County has elected a new chairman, George Mwatela to lead the vibrant Sacco and push it to the next level of development. Speaking to Sacco Review in Malindi town recently, Lengo Sacco Chief Executive Officer, William Karani revealed that the Sacco’s new chairman was elected recently during an Annual General…

Nyamira County partners with New KPCU to revitalize coffee farming

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202504 mins

Efforts to boost coffee farming in Nyamira County have received a significant push following a strategic collaboration between New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) and the County Government. Speaking during a sensitization session was held on July 30, 2025, Nyamira County Agriculture Officers, led by Dr. Peris Oroko, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for…

Kakamega farmers urged to embrace coffee farming to transform lives

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202502 mins

The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives, Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Wycliffe Oparanya and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa have encouraged farmers in Kakamega County to embrace coffee farming as a way of transforming their livelihoods and boosting the county’s economy. The two leaders made the appeal while leading a coffee farming and agronomy sensitization forum…