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Uasin Gishu County distributes coffee seedlings to farmers as Saccos get Ksh12 million

Sacco ReviewJune 18, 2025June 20, 202502 mins

County Government of Uasin Gishu has distributed 60,000 coffee seedlings to farmers across all six wards in Kapseret Sub-County Megun, Ngeria, Racecourse, Langas, Kipkenyo, and Simat/Kapseret. Governor Jonathan Bii, who was joined by his Nandi Counterpart Sang’, said the county has also disbursed Ksh 12 million to five SACCOs and farmers groups. Bii who was…

Matungulu residents demand for Bus Park opening to boost local trade

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202503 mins

Residents of Koma in Matungulu Sub-county in Machakos County have called on their county government to open the Koma Hill bus park along the Nairobi – Kangundo road in order to boost trade and enable vehicles to operate with ease. The residents led yesterday by Koma Hill Market Chairman, Antony Mutungi said the bus park…

Machakos Youth, Women funds returned to Treasury due to county assembly wrangles, Governor reveals

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 2025June 17, 202503 mins

Over 60 Million Shillings meant for youth and women empowerment in Machakos County has been returned to Treasury due to the ongoing wrangles between the Speaker and Members of the County Assembly. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the funds have been returned to Treasury due to failure by MCAs to pass the requisite legislation as…

KR positions its Marine Division a key player in regional logistics as plans to expand emerge

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202508 mins

Kenya Railways, (KR) is positioning its Marine Division as a key player in regional logistics, with bold plans to expand marine transport services across Lake Victoria. With two cargo vessels — MV Uhuru I and the recently commissioned MV Uhuru II — already operating on separate routes, the state corporation is capitalizing on growing demand…

Gov’t to construct nuclear power plant in Siaya County, to boost power supply

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202503 mins

The government through the Ministry of Energy has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a multi-billion dollar nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the initiative recently, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring an adequate and reliable power supply for industries, businesses, and homes. “This power plant will supply electricity to…

SACCOs urged to develop strong strategic plan to keep them afloat in business

Sacco ReviewJune 16, 2025June 17, 202504 mins

Kisii County Trade, Tourism, and Marketing Executive Committee Member (ECM) Cyrus Nyabicha has urged the societies to develop strong strategic plans that will guide their operations and keep them afloat in the competitive business environment. Nyabicha spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Center (KATC) during the commissioning of the Gusii Youth Bunge Savings and Credit Cooperative…

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,…