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Imarika Sacco assets hit Ksh16.1 billion as performance surpasses targets

Sacco ReviewApril 8, 2026May 7, 202605 mins

Imarika Sacco, one of Kenya’s fastest-growing cooperatives, has once again recorded strong financial performance, posting total assets of Ksh16.1 billion in the year ended 31st December 2025. The Sacco also reported increased member deposits, which rose to Ksh10.5 billion against a target of Ksh10.6 billion falling short by Ksh100 million. In contrast, loans and advances…

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Gusii Mwalimu DT Sacco records strong growth as assets rise to Ksh18.4 billion

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026011 mins

Gusii Mwalimu DT Sacco has recorded impressive growth across key financial indicators, with total assets rising from Ksh16.2 billion in 2024 to Ksh18.4 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 13.3 per cent. The Sacco also registered steady growth in deposits, loans, revenue and membership, underscoring its strong position within Kenya’s co-operative movement and its commitment…

LBDA, The Hive Ltd partner to implement beekeeping project in Homa Bay

Sacco ReviewApril 5, 202606 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has partnered with The Hive Limited to implement a beekeeping project targeting more than 600 farmers in Homa Bay County. The deal, signed at LBDA headquarters in Kisumu County, seeks to support beekeepers operating within Wire Forest under the Wire Forest Management Association (WIFOMA), with a focus on boosting…

Gov’t moves to expand farmer-led irrigation in Embu

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 202605 mins

The Government has taken a significant step in strengthening farmer-led irrigation Development in Embu County following the official site handover of the Kiruki Kiende Irrigation Project in Gaturi South (Nembure), Embu West Sub-County, Embu County. The Kiruki Kiende Irrigation Project, a Smallholder Irrigation Project Initiative in the Mount Kenya Region, has been in existence since…

Kisumu to host 2026 Africa Smart Cities and Townships Alliance (ASCA) summit in August

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 202606 mins

Kisumu will host the Africa Smart Cities and Townships Alliance (ASCA) Week in August 2026, an international summit expected to bring together leaders from Africa and Asia. The announcement comes after the lakeside City was selected to play the host, positioning it at the centre of a growing continental push to integrate healthcare, technology and…

Eldama Ravine farmers trained on modern farming practices

Sacco ReviewMarch 28, 202602 mins

Farmers from Eldama Ravine and surrounding areas yesterday benefited from a training and empowerment programme at ATC Lembus Perkerra aimed at strengthening agriculture and improving livelihoods. The event brought together Principal Secretaries Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Treasury, Dr. Kiprono Rono, Agriculture, and John Kipchumba Tanui, ICT alongside Gideon Kimaiyo ‘Sonko’, who engaged farmers on modern farming…

Govt to fund Toror Tea Factory as it separates with Tegat factory

Sacco ReviewMarch 27, 202606 mins

The government will fund the Toror Tea Factory in Kericho County to the tune of Ksh 76 million for upgrading its infrastructure and aiding in value addition. This was revealed by the Principal Secretary in the Department of Agriculture Dr. Kiprono Rono, who said that the money will be allocated to the factory as a…

Kirinyaga Governor wants coffee cooperatives Ksh 1.6Bn debt waived to accelerate growth

Sacco ReviewMarch 27, 202604 mins

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has called on the national government to fast-track the waiver of Ksh1.06 billion in debts owed by 14 local coffee cooperatives. Waiguru said the debt burden is hindering the full revival of the coffee sector and continues to weigh heavily on farmers. Waiguru emphasized that resolving this issue would complement…

Stakeholders okay KEWASCO to raise tariffs to finance its operations

Sacco ReviewMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202605 mins

The Kericho Water and sanitation Company (KEWASCO) limited has been given the greenlight by its stakeholders to raise tariffs to enable it finance its operations. During a stakeholder engagement held at its water treatment plant at Toror, the leadership led by its Chairman Sirkelly Cheruiyot and the Chief Executive Officer Reuben Korir, said the water…

Kisumu County pledges support for Keystone DT SACCO to enhance growth

Sacco ReviewMarch 23, 202604 mins

The County Government of Kisumu has pledged support for Keystone Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative (DT SACCO) in order to ensure its sustained growth. This was said by the County chief officer in charge of education, Bovince Ochieng, who lauded the SACCO for its steady growth over the years. Ochieng who spoke during the society’s…