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Treasury PS summoned to Parliament over delayed coffee funds

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2024August 20, 202403 mins

The National Assembly Committee for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has demanded Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Chris Kiptoo to appear before the committee to explain the reasons behind delays in disbursing funds for coffee and grain farmers. The Committee, led by James Gakuya (Embakasi North MP), resolved to meet the PS after a senior Treasury…

Kisumu County avails elaborate strategy to revive Co-operatives

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2024August 15, 202406 mins

Kisumu County government has come up with a comprehensive plan meant to revive the co-operative movement and help them to thrive and further help improve the county’s economic growth. Speaking during this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations in the County which were held at the YMCA grounds, Kisumu County Executive Committee Member of Trade, Cooperatives, Industry…

Sugarcane farmers condemn reduction of cane purchase price

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2024August 12, 202403 mins

The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation Workers (KUSPAW) has opposed the new sugarcane price announced by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) noting that due process was not been followed. KUSPAW Secretary General Francis Wangara said that announcement of the reduction of sugar cane prices was illegal. Speaking in Kisumu, Wangara said that the Agriculture…

2,000 farmers in Kitui benefit from farming skills

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 2024August 9, 202403 mins

About 2,000 farmers from the Matinyani and Kitui West Districts in Kitui County have benefitted from farming skills during a recently organized field day which was attended by close to 20 local farmers. The event which was organized at Nzomo Mitau’s farm in Kilimu Village of Kombu Location, was organized by the Christian Aid in…

Bata Shoe Company opens new branches in Meru

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 2024August 9, 202404 mins

Bata Shoe Kenya has opened two new stores in Meru town in a bid to ensure every household has access to affordable shoes. The opening of the new branch in Meru marks a significant expansion in the region, bringing the total number of outlets in the County to six. The new outlets are located at…

Kilifi North taxi operators receive Ksh3.5 million NGAAF grant

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 2024August 9, 202404 mins

More than 600 taxi operators, bodaboda and tuktuk operators from Kilifi North have received grant worth Ksh3.5 million National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) to aid them in purchasing washing machines and water tanks in order to improve their businesses. The project which is championed by Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu seeks to empower the…

Govt asked to implement village cluster programmes in Tana River

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 202405 mins

Sections of Tana River residents have called upon government to implement the village cluster programme which has stalled for long aimed at relocating residents from flood prone areas and ensure that locals have the right documents for land ownership. According to the chairman of the Tana River County Professionals Caucus Enos Jillo, lack of political…

Murang’a County sets aside Ksh10.5 million to support youth businesses

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 2024August 9, 202402 mins

Murang’a County Government will disburse a total of Ksh10.5 million to youth who recently underwent Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) programme as start-up capital for various businesses. In the programme initiated by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to create self-employment for the youth, the first cohort of 700 youths graduated under the programme recently, with each graduate given…

Govt to address challenges in Agriculture to improve food security

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202404 mins

The government has assured farmers in the country that it is going to address challenges facing the agriculture sector in the country in a bid to improve food security in the country. Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department of Agriculture Dr Kiprono Rono who was speaking during the just concluded Kisumu Regional ASK show…

Nyanza sugar cartels put on notice

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202403 mins

Principal Secretary in the State Department of Agriculture Dr Paul Rono has affirmed that the government is going to deal with sugar cartels in the Nyanza Region in a bid to ensure that sugar farmers fully benefit from their sweat. Speaking during a stakeholder’s visit to inspect the status of Muhoroni and Chemelil Sugar factories,…