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Kakamega county triumphs in water, sanitation championships

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202404 mins

Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) has reason to celebrate after successfully defending its titles in both soccer and Isukuti dance championships during the 13th edition of the WASCO games held in Murang’a County last month. Kakamega County Governor Fernandez Barasa received the coveted trophies on behalf of the KACWASCO teams, which demonstrated remarkable…

Orengo backs launch of DTB bank Bondo branch

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 202404 mins

The Governor of Siaya County James Orengo has termed the newly launched Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) branch in Bondo as a significant milestone, not just for the bank, but for the residents. Speaking during the commissioning of the bank recently, Orengo asserted that Bondo, just like many other fast urban growing areas across the Nyanza…

Land owners petition county govt over freehold land rates

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202405 mins

Kajiado land owners have filed a petition in court challenging the constitutionality of the Kajiado County Finance Act 2023. The petitioners; Sheria Mtaani Organization, advocate Shadrack Wambui, Residents associations from Olkeri,Ngong Oloo surutia, Acacia among others raise several key issues regarding the Act, asserting that it violates their constitutional rights and fails to adhere to…

Newly established molecular lab to promote health concerns, Kisumu DG says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202403 mins

Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili has backed the newly established molecular laboratory at the County Referral Hospital to promote surveillance of public health concern diseases through multi-disease testing platforms. Speaking during the launch of the testing platform recently, Owili noted that with the establishment of the new facility, Kisumu is moving closer towards…

Lake Region Economic Bloc to partner with Indian Railways Corporation to boost tourism

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202405 mins

The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya has revealed that they are looking to partner with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation to promote the region as a prime tourism destination. Speaking in Kisumu recently, Nyagaya said that the collaboration would position Kisumu County as the first port of call…

Coast Region cooperatives urged to register in numbers for 24th SACCA

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202403 mins

Co-operatives Development Senior Commissioner, Churchill Amatha has urged Coast Region Saccos stakeholders to register in numbers for the upcoming 24th Savings and Credit Cooperatives Associations (SACCA) Congress on October 6-12, 2024 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking during Mombasa International Show, Amatha said the event aims to unite the sector to explore opportunities, address challenges, and…

Over 10 CBOs receive donations from county govt to boost income

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 202404 mins

Over ten Community Based Organizations and hundreds of individuals across Machakos County have received direct capital injection courtesy of the county government in form of car wash machines, seats and tents for hire, parasols and climate smart cooking jikos among other items. The items were issued by Finance and Economic Planning County Executive Committee Member…

Women, youth urged to repay Uwezo loans promptly

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 202402 mins

Women and youth in Kilifi County have been advised to pay their Uwezo Fund loans promptly so as to enable others to benefit from the same loan products. Speaking to Sacco Review in an interview at her office recently, Kilifi County Director of Youth Development Ministry, Faith Waweru, decried the slow pace in which women…

South Rift leaders appeal to State to waive tea farmers’ debts

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 202403 mins

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and his Kericho counterpart Erick Mutai are seeking a debt waiver from the national government to bail out the financially overwhelmed tea industry in the region. Speaking during a meeting held at Bomet hotel with officials from the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) led by newly elected National Vice-Chairman Erick Chepkwony…

Amica Sacco receives Ksh300M to boost agriculture, MSMEs

Sacco ReviewAugust 30, 2024August 30, 202404 mins

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has lent Ksh300 million in low-cost credit to Murang’a-based Amica Sacco for lending to farmers and micro-traders. The Sacco, which primarily serves farmers and small businesses, will provide loans ranging from Ksh7,000 to Ksh250,000 at a single-digit interest rate to meet working capital needs. The loans are funded by the Ksh8…