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Agriculture CS issues an ultimatum to miraa traders, announces key reforms

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2025April 14, 202503 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi county, urged to submit their Accounts Books for auditing

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 2025April 7, 202504 mins

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi County have been urged to submit their Accounts Books for early auditing, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Kilifi town recently, Kilifi County deputy Cooperative Director, Mary Mkare revealed that early auditing of Cooperative Societies Accounts Books would enable members to know exactly their Cooperatives…

Bodaboda riders urged to prioritize safety of their customers over money

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202503 mins

Kisii County Matatu Owners Association has called for road safety from all drivers and bodaboda riders. The Association’s Chairman Simeon Nyamwaro said that most drivers compete for money and carry excess passengers for profit making especially at this time students are closing school a practice he says leads to accidents that could be avoided. “We…

Squatters occupies the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory land; MPs say

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202504 mins

Land belonging to the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory in Kilifi County is occupied by squatters, the National Assembly Committee on Implementation has been informed. The committee found out that the squatters have occupied 300 acres out of a total 350 acres. During a site visit to the factory by the committee led by MP…

Govt highlights coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya tour

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 2025April 1, 202503 mins

Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives has highlighted major coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya region five days tour, the region has majority coffee farmers. Among the major reforms by the Kenya Kwanza government include placing coffee reforms under the Office of the President…

Kisumu DG decries the dwindling potential of the fisheries sector

Sacco ReviewMarch 26, 2025April 18, 202504 mins

Kisumu County deputy governor Dr .Mathews Owili has decried the dwindling fisheries sector, despite the efforts being made by the county government. Speaking during AQUAFEDHA project launch at Ogal Beach in Kisumu West Sub-County, Dr Owili said the fisheries sector still faces significant challenges despite interventions put in place to solve various challenges in order…

Vulnerable communities in Siaya County benefit from Climate-Smart Agriculture Funding

Sacco ReviewMarch 19, 202505 mins

Eleven community groups from Siaya County have received a major boost for climate-smart agriculture activities in a concerted effort to combat climate change and improve resilience among vulnerable groups and people living with disabilities in the Lake Victoria Basin. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), seeks to empower communities with sustainable…

Kitui County hosts major Investor Sensitisation Forum

Sacco ReviewMarch 19, 202506 mins

An estimated 4,000 people attended the two-day Kitui County Investors Sensitisation Forum, which took place on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. The event was held at the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park (KCAIP), located in the Kanyonyoo Location of the Lower Yatta District in Kitui County. Officially opened by Kitui County…

NCA starts implementation of 2024 Building Code in Nyanza region

Sacco ReviewMarch 18, 202506 mins

The National Construction Authority’s (NCA) Nyanza Regional Coordinator Festus Mariera has revealed that the body has begun enforcing the newly enacted Building Code 2024, which took effect on 1st March 2025. He said the new arrangement will replace the outdated 1968 building regulations. Mariera said the new code introduces stricter safety measures, sustainable building practices,…

Kisumu unveils plan to upgrade health facilities after JOOTRH’s elevation

Sacco ReviewMarch 18, 202505 mins

The Kisumu County Government has unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at upgrading Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) and three other health facilities after the National Government elevated Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a National Referral Hospital and a state parastatal. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Medical Services, Public Health, and…