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Machakos lawyer decries poor representation denying women, youth groups access to funds for development

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 202604 mins

Machakos-based lawyer has raised concern over what she term as underrepresentation of women, youth groups and people Living with disabilities (PWDs) in Machakos County. Diana Ngei who hails from Tala said many women groups in the County had not benefitted from Women Empowerment funds in the past 10 years despite having a Woman Representative specifically…

Busia onboards over 10,000 women traders into Dada Mashinani programme

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 202603 mins

Busia County has successfully onboarded more than 10,000 small-scale women traders into the Dada Mashinani program, a transformative initiative designed to enhance entrepreneurship and financial literacy at the grassroots level. The program is implemented through a partnership between the County Government, the Stanbic Bank Foundation, and Kenya Industrial Estates. The initiative targets women at various…

Boresha Sacco Kitale Branch Manager and the County officials

Boresha Sacco urges Trans Nzoia County officers to strengthen financial literacy, discipline

Sacco ReviewFebruary 24, 202603 mins

The Boresha Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) has called upon the Trans Nzoia County government officers to enhance their financial literacy and adopt prudent money management practices to secure their financial future. Speaking during a one-day financial empowerment workshop for Public Service Management staff in Kitale, the Sacco’s Kitale Branch Manager, Daniel Toroitich, underscored…

Political stability key to unlocking investment, Taita Taveta leaders said

Sacco ReviewFebruary 17, 202608 mins

Leaders in Taita Taveta County have linked political stability within the County to the region’s ability to attract investment, warning that prolonged leadership disputes undermine investor confidence, delay development projects and weaken local economic growth. The calls came during a prayer breakfast held at the County Assembly in Wundanyi to mark the official opening of…

NEA, Mumbuni Engineering hold oversea jobs recruitment drive in Machakos

Sacco ReviewFebruary 15, 202604 mins

The National Employment Authority (NEA) in conjunction with Mumbuni Engineering and Driving School on Saturday held jobs recruitment exercise targeting 300 youth from Machakos County to work abroad in the Middle East. Over 50 prospective job seekers with various skills turned up for the recruitment organized through Loivin recruitment agency. Speaking during the exercise, the…

Kisumu County to review mining laws, demarcate commercial quarries, Say DG Dr. Owili

Sacco ReviewFebruary 14, 202602 mins

The County Government of Kisumu is planning to review and strengthen laws governing mining and quarying activities as well as establishing clear demarcations of commercial quarries including fencing and proper sealing of hazardous sites. This was said by Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathews Owili during a multi-agency Committee meeting aimed at strengthening the County’s emergency…

Over 20 Cooperatives mobilized to support livestock vaccination drive in Kericho

Sacco ReviewFebruary 9, 202607 mins

Kericho County has mobilized 23 Savings and Credit Cooperative societies to support the ongoing countywide joint Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) livestock vaccination campaign drive. The programme, being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, aims to protect livestock from FMD, safeguard farmers’ investments and stabilize household incomes, while reinforcing broader government’s initiative of increasing agricultural…

‎Meru Alcoholic Drinks Control Board CEO Gitonga Akubu

Meru County Alcoholic Board CEO criticises rogue police officers accused of extorting bar traders

Sacco ReviewFebruary 7, 202605 mins

Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Chief Executive Officer Gitonga Akubu has criticised police officers accused of harassing licensed bar owners, warning that the practice threatens lawful businesses, and county revenue. Speaking during a meeting with bar owners association at the board’s offices at Mwendantu, Akubu said traders who have complied with licensing requirements should operate…

Kakamega youth urged to join SHOFCO Sacco to receive grants

Sacco ReviewFebruary 7, 202602 mins

Kakamega County youth have been urged to join SHOFCO Sacco to save and borrow loans with the lowest interest of 1 percent. This was said by SHOFCO programmes manager Conrad Mulengero, youth from Budalangi Sub County while addressing 36 youth drawn across the Western Region, who converged in Kakamega town for a three day SHOFCO training…

KTDA maintains Region Five payment rate of green leaf at Ksh 23 per Kg

Sacco ReviewFebruary 4, 202603 mins

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has maintained the green leaf tea from Region Five which is made up of Kericho and Bomet at Ksh 23 per kilogram. In a statement released on Wednesday February 4, 2026, the agency resolved to maintain the current monthly rate after a meeting held by the factory boards. “After…