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Kisumu County to sets up various interventions to empower SMEs; Deputy Governor reveals

Sacco ReviewJune 14, 202507 mins

Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili has said the county government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a range of targeted interventions. Owili said the move is aimed at enhancing competitiveness, unlocking growth opportunities, and positioning local businesses for regional and global markets. MSMEs, he said, play a…

Sugar Belt Union pushes for more farmers’ representative slots in the decision making committee

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 202506 mins

The Kisumu sugar belt union now wants cane farmers to have more say in making of decisions affecting cane farmers. The members said that the composition of farmers in various committee was too minimal to make any meaningful impact. Union chairman Zedekiah Otene said more farmers should be incorporated in the pricing committee since they…

Meru Governor assents to Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 2025June 13, 202504 mins

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assented to the Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill aimed at strengthening governance of the cooperative movement. The assessment ceremony, held at the county headquarters, was attended by members of the County Assembly, representatives of cooperative societies, and various stakeholders from the finance and agricultural sectors. Governor Mutuma described the moment as…

Cooperators shoots down contentious clauses in Meru cooperative societies Bill 2025,

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 2025June 11, 202504 mins

Cooperators have shot down the contentious clauses proposed through the Tribunal Act 2014 and forwarded to the Meru County assembly sectoral committee on Trade, Tourism, and Cooperatives. The committee chaired by Nyaki West MCA Kirima Mubichi that held a public participation at Kamundi Hall on Thursday wanted to align the Meru County Cooperative Act, 2025,…

Machakos Youth Empowerment Program to enroll 1500 trainees in July – Governor Wavinya reveals

Sacco ReviewJune 10, 202502 mins

The Machakos Youth Empowerment Program (MYEP) will enroll 1500 youths in July following successful completion of training of the inaugural cohort of 1000 youths in April. Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the program has attracted Ksh20 Million sponsorship from the Kenya Commercial Bank. Speaking at AIC Katoloni in Machakos on during a fundraising event…

Meru traders call for elections of new leaders

Sacco ReviewJune 10, 202503 mins

Traders at Gakoromone market, in Meru County are calling for the election of new leaders, alleging corruption by the current leadership. They have raised concerns over disbursement of empowerment funds that were released by the government a few weeks ago. The bitter traders also raised questions on the formula and methodology of distribution, citing unfairness. “We…

Muguka wins as DP Kindiki intervenes in the new Bill

Sacco ReviewJune 10, 202506 mins

Muguka farmers in Embu County have a reason to smile after a bill that threatened to strip the crop of state protection was dropped following the intervention of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. The proposed amendment to the Crops Act 2025, introduced by Kilifi North MP and National Assembly Majority Whip Owen Baya, aimed to delist Muguka from…

Government to build 400 new markets countrywide with Meru getting 17

Sacco ReviewJune 9, 202505 mins

The Kenya Kwanza government is set to build 400 new markets countrywide in a bid to uplift the economic status of the small scale traders in the country. This was revealed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who reiterated that out of the 400 markets, 17 will be located in Meru County. He further confirmed that…

North Imenti constituency ranked best in Uwezo Funds repayment countrywide

Sacco ReviewJune 6, 202506 mins

North Imenti constituency has been ranked top in the repayment of Uwezo funds standing at a record of 89.6 percent. The Uwezo funds Director Wanjiku Muhato noted that it is encouraging to see the determination with the groups that have attained the percentage, urging them to aim to a high of 95 percent. “Nationally, North…

MP Dawood urges President Ruto to order audit on Hustler fund

Sacco ReviewJune 6, 2025June 6, 202505 mins

North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood has urged President William Ruto to order an audit on Hustlers Fund in a bid to unravel how Ksh 6 billion was lost. The Hustler Fund, a flagship government initiative aimed at empowering low income Kenyans through accessible credit, is now grappling with a massive Ksh 6 billion loss, money loaned…