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Govt to develop Ksh1.45B fisheries infrastructure in lake region counties

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 202404 mins

The national government is set to revamp the fisheries infrastructure within the lake region counties at a cost of Ksh1.45 billion secured from the International Fund and Agriculture Development (IFAD). The funding channeled through the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP), will see 10 ultra-modern fish landing sites constructed in Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa…

Nyandarua county pledges to patronize Tower Sacco’s services

Sacco ReviewJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 202403 mins

Governor Kiarie Badilisha has pledged that Nyandarua County will patronize the services of Tower Sacco whenever they require financial assistance or consultation. Speaking during the Sacco’s 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ol’Kalou, Badilisha said that the Sacco appealed to him because they are customer-centred and register all customers regardless of their financial status. He…

Kisumu, Safaricom unveil system to ease payment for county services

Sacco ReviewJanuary 27, 2024January 27, 202405 mins

Kisumu County has partnered with Safaricom to unveil a new Integrated County Revenue Management System (ICRMS) to offer a one-stop platform for residents to access and pay for county services. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o remarked that the automated system will not only enhance accessibility and transparency but also boost its Own Source Resource (OSR) collection. “With…

Kisumu rolls out Ksh1.4B project to modernize slums

Sacco ReviewJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 202403 mins

Kisumu County has rolled out a Ksh1.4 billion project to transform slums into modern residential areas after it qualified for the second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvements Project (KISIP 2) funded by the World Bank. The slums set for the upgrade are; Nyalenda, Obunga, Manyatta, Migosi, Nyawita, Kaloleno, Shauri Moyo, Kibuye and Muhoroni Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o…

Farmers urged to plant more sugarcane to increase boost Mumias Sugar’s output

Sacco ReviewJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 202402 mins

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged cane farmers in the Western region to increase sugarcane production to boost the input toward Mumias Sugar Company. Speaking to journalists after a surprise visit to the sugar miller, Barasa reiterated the government’s pledge to provide required farming inputs to farmers, adding that the county government will also chip…

Kericho coffee farmers decry inequality in distribution of coffee revolving fund

Sacco ReviewJanuary 20, 202404 mins

Coffee cooperative societies in Kericho County have called for fairness and equality in the distribution of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF). Speaking in Fort Ternan during a coffee stakeholders’ forum, Chairman of Kipkelion Coffee Mill Mathew Bore complained of systemic inequality in the distribution of the revolving fund, claiming that societies which supplied…

Hazina Sacco opposes introduction of levy on non-withdrawable Sacco deposits

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 202404 mins

Hazina Sacco Chairman Evans Kibagendi has opposed the introduction of a levy on cash deposits held by Non-Withdrawable Deposit-Taking Saccos by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) beginning January 2024. Kibagendi will greatly affect the revenue of Saccos as a whole, and the savings of individual members who are ideally the owners of the Saccos….

Hyacinth affects fishing activities in Lake Victoria

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 202405 mins

The dreaded water hyacinth has once again reared its ugly head in Lake Victoria on the Kenyan side, hence hampering several activities. Some of the activities affected by the invasive weed include fishing and pleasure travel. The drifting water hyacinth mat has affected boat riding activities, water sports, and fishing and, at the same time,…

The government seeks to revive coffee farming in Kisii County.

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 202402 mins

The national government, through the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs, has affirmed its commitment to increase coffee farming in Kisii County. Speaking to over 3000 farmers on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui said the region has a huge potential for coffee farming. “Today we had a meeting with over 3000 coffee farmers in Kisii County…

Kisumu County starts project to install solar pumps in all boreholes

Sacco ReviewJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 202402 mins

Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has said that the county has embarked on a project to install solar panels in all boreholes in the area. He said that the initiative is aimed at ensuring sustainable management of the facilities, provision of safe water and reducing electricity expenditure. “Ten boreholes that were either pumped manually or…