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Celebrations as Hazina Sacco donate lockers to Lugala Secondary school

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 202403 mins

There was celebrations at Lugala Secondary school after Hazina DT Sacco donated a total of 60 modern lockers and chairs to the Shinyalu based school in Kakamega County as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Speaking during the handing over ceremony, the Sacco CEO Dickson Okungu noted that they decided to support the…

Farmers still use harmful chemicals, consumer body says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 202403 mins

Consumer Grassroots Association (CGA) has pointed out that some farmers are still using harmful chemicals to produce food. Speaking during a workshop in Karen attended by food stakeholders who included journalists, food experts, agriculture officers, farmers, civil societies on food systems in the country; CGA director Alice Kemunto said that safety of food is a…

Coast co-ops urged to register for forthcoming Sacco African Congress

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 202402 mins

Cooperatives Development Senior Commissioner Churchill Amatha has urged Coast region cooperative to register in large numbers for the forthcoming 24th Savings and Credit Cooperatives Associations (SACCA) Congress. The congress which will take place from October 6 to 12 this year in Naivasha, Nakuru is jointly organized by the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives…

Kitui county, Saccos partner to boost production, food security

Sacco ReviewSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 202403 mins

Kitui county has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with agriculture-based Saccos and community development committees to boost production and promote food security. Speaking during the event’s launch at the Kitui Agricultural Training Centre, the county’s Chief Officer for Agriculture and Fisheries, Gladys Kivoto, said that the signing marks a significant milestone in efforts to…

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…