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DP confirms completion of Meru Industrial Park, affirms gov’t efforts to rejuvenate coffee industry

Sacco ReviewMay 23, 2025May 23, 202507 mins

The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the construction of the Meru Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) will be completed by the end of this year. DP Kindiki said the government is keen on completing and operationalizing the Meru Aggregation and Industrial Park by December. The national and county governments are building 47 CAIPs across…

Kitui County ,B2 Yatta Ranching Cooperative Society sign MoU to unlock economic potential

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2025May 23, 202505 mins

The County Government of Kitui, led by Governor Dr. Julius Malombe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the B2 Yatta Ranching Cooperative Society Limited. The MoU was officially signed on Thursday, April 10, during a well-attended public ceremony that took place at the Governor’s Office Block Grounds in Kitui County. In an event…

Kwale farmers embrace forest cover restoration with eyes on carbon credit funds

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 202509 mins

A section of farmers in three Sub Counties of Kinango, Lunga Lunga and Shimba in Kwale County have started embracing forest cover restoration with eyes on carbon credit funds. Through the Restore Africa program that is implemented by several stakeholders including the Kwale County government and World Vision, more than 20,000 families have already been…

Meru potato farmers reap big from Korean backed modern farming initiative

Sacco ReviewMay 17, 202505 mins

Potato farmers in Meru County have a reason to smile after realizing significant improvements in their crop yields and income courtesy of a long-term training initiative spearheaded by the Korea Program for International Agriculture (KOPIA) in collaboration with the Meru County Government. The program, which has been running for several years, aims to strengthen food…

Saccos in Mombasa urged to exercise good leadership, governance to boost operations

Sacco ReviewMay 17, 202504 mins

Saccos in Mombasa County have been urged to exercise a high degree of good leadership and good governance for effective operations. Speaking to Sacco Review in Mombasa Township recently, Mombasa county Cooperative director, Nelson Nyoro said that good leadership and good governance will retain members in the Saccos. He warned that bad leadership and bad…

Jumuisha Sacco records remarkable achievement, growth amid challenges

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 2025May 15, 202504 mins

Jumuisha Sacco Society Limited in Bondo and Rarieda sub counties have witnessed remarkable achievement and growth amidst glaring challenges of the tough past year (2024). Sacco chairperson Everline Otieno speaking during the 25th AGM in Bondo town disclosed that the society has been resilient to weather the numerous trials and strived to offer the best services…

Mps slam gov’t over hasty decision, lack of public participation on sugar factories lease

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 2025May 15, 202507 mins

Six Kisumu County Members of the National assembly have slammed the national government for hastily leasing out sugar factories without public participation and local stakeholders’ engagement. They have demanded immediate revocation of the 30-year lease of Muhoroni, Chemelil, and Miwani Sugar Mills through a Presidential Executive Order. By rejecting the opaque leasing, the legislators from…

Senators evaluate ongoing agricultural initiatives in Bungoma County

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 202503 mins

Senators have conducted an oversight visit to Bungoma County to evaluate ongoing agricultural initiatives and engage with local stakeholders on sectorial challenges. The senators under the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Senator David Wafula Wakoli of Bungoma County first paid a courtesy call to the County Governor Kenneth Lusaka who…

Call for Innovation in cooperative sector as three day annual conference ends

Sacco ReviewMay 10, 202506 mins

The 20th Annual National Cooperatives Workshop for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) concluded on Thursday, May 8, with a strong call to embrace change and spearhead transformation within the cooperatives sector. Held at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa County, the three-day event brought together cooperative leaders from across the country to discuss challenges, opportunities,…

Kenya marks 2025 International Tea Day with bold vision for sustainability, market reforms

Sacco ReviewMay 8, 202509 mins

The lush, rolling hills of Nyeri were alive with color and celebration as Gitugi Tea Factory played host to the national launch of International Tea Day 2025 on Friday. The event brought together top government officials, sector players, farmers, and international guests, reflecting the growing importance of tea in Kenya’s economy and the bold new…