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Kenya, EU sign MoU to redevelop Gogo Hydro-power plant in Migori

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202502 mins

Western Kenya region is now destined for serious industrial take off following Kenya-European Union signed agreement to redevelop Gogo Hydro-Power Plant in Uriri, Migori County aiming to upscale power generation from 2MW to 8.6MW. The agreement includes €35Million sovereign loan from German Government for Gogo regeneration and €20Million grant from European Union (for Gogo and other…

Kerio Valley farmers to earn over Ksh73M from sale of sorghum and maize

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202503 mins

Farmers in three irrigation schemes in Arror ward along the Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet county, are set to earn over Ksh73 million from the sale of sorghum and maize seeds to Kenya Seed Company. The Elgeyo Marakwet county executive for agriculture Edwin Kibor, said farmers at the 400 acres Chepkum irrigation scheme will receive Ksh22…

Elections suspended at Taita Taveta Iron Ore-rich Kishushe ranch Cooperative

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202507 mins

The highly anticipated leadership elections at Kishushe Ranch have been postponed indefinitely following irregularities in the membership register, prolonging a governance crisis that has plagued the mineral-rich cooperative for over a decade. The postponement which was announced during what was supposed to be Election Day, has resulted in the installation of a five-member interim committee…

Migori to host regional agriculture show in September

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2025August 19, 202503 mins

Migori County is gearing up to host this year’s Regional Agricultural Show, with thousands of visitors expected to attend the three-day event scheduled for September 25-27. The Migori show is part of ASK’s mission to promote agricultural development and innovation through regional exhibitions, The show will take place under the South West Kenya Branch, and…

President Ruto reaffirms sugar sector bonuses, eyes export status by 2027

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has assured sugarcane farmers that ongoing reforms in the sugar industry will guarantee timely payments and annual bonuses, similar to those received by growers of other cash crops. Speaking at a leadership forum held at South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY) in Awendo, Migori County, President Ruto said the government’s leasing of four…

Elgeyo Marakwet distributes 30,000 coffee seedlings to Sambirir Farmers Co-op

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2025August 16, 202503 mins

Elgeyo Marakwet County has rolled out the distribution of over 30,000 Ruiru 11 coffee seedlings to members of the Sambirir farmers’ Cooperative Society. The initiative aims to enhance coffee production, diversify agriculture, and improve household incomes in the larger Sambirir Ward. Speaking at the Embo-Kachebii coffee nursery, County Agriculture CEC Edwin Kibor said the seedlings…

Central Kenya National Show moves to Nyeri with focus on climate-smart agriculture

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 202506 mins

The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) has announced that the 2025 Central Kenya National Show will take place from 10th to 13th September at Kabiruini Show ground in Nyeri County. This year’s premier agricultural and trade exhibition will run under the theme “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth”, highlighting innovation, sustainability, and…

Nine new cooperative societies registered in Kaloleni, Kilifi County

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2025August 16, 202504 mins

Nine new cooperative societies have been registered in Kaloleni Sub County in Kilifi County by the Cooperative Development Ministry officials. Speaking to Sacco Review from Mariakani town recently, Kaloleni sub county Cooperative Officer, Amos Kenga revealed that the formation of the nine cooperative societies would enable local residents to enroll in large numbers, invest heavily…

Meru youth urged to venture into dairy farming to boost growth

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2025August 16, 202504 mins

Young people in Meru County have been urged to tap into the vast opportunities available in the dairy farming sub-sector, with stakeholders saying it is ripe for innovation and growth. Leaders expressed optimism that increased youth participation will drive sustainable growth. Speaking during the launch of the Naari Dairy Cooperative Society’s five-year Strategic Plan, Meru…

President Ruto launches Ksh750M Awendo housing project, pledges jobs, urban renewal

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

President William Ruto on Thursday, August 14, officially launched the Awendo Affordable Housing Project, the Ksh750 million initiative which will deliver 293 modern housing units within the next 12 months. The development is located on a 1.8-acre site adjacent to the Awendo Mosque According to the plan, the project will feature two high-rise residential blocks,…