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Eco-pillar Sacco members plan protest over alleged looting

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2026May 22, 202604 mins

Members of West Pokot-based Eco-pillar Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) have formally notified police of plans to stage a peaceful protest in Makutano Town, Kapenguria, over alleged looting and unresolved grievances affecting the society and its members. In a notice dated May 18, 2026, addressed to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Kapenguria Police…

Kajiado MCAs raise alarm over collapse of agricultural mechanization services

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 2026May 14, 202604 mins

The Kajiado Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of agricultural mechanization services following the adoption of a report by the Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Joseph Mutunkei. The Committee’s oversight findings paint a troubling picture of neglect, mismanagement, and loss of critical public assets meant to support farmers…

Agri‑Fintech partnership unveils instant credit model for agricultural stockists in Rift Valley

Sacco ReviewMay 7, 2026May 8, 202604 mins

Agricultural stockists across the Rift Valley and Central Kenya are set to benefit from a new financing model that promises to ease long‑standing cash flow challenges in the farm input supply chain. The initiative, spearheaded by Avenews Agri‑Fintech in partnership with Grebe Enterprises Limited, will allow agro‑traders to access instant credit at the point of…

Kajiado Assembly committee proposes reforms to strengthen women economic empowerment fund

Sacco ReviewApril 27, 202604 mins

The Kajiado County Assembly’s Committee on Gender, Culture, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife has unveiled a series of far-reaching recommendations aimed at sealing loopholes and improving accountability in the Women Economic Empowerment Fund. The committee, chaired by nominated Member of County Assembly Naisiae Karia, is pushing for structural reforms to ensure the revolving fund benefits genuine…

Over 4000 Nakuru farmers trained in proper agronomical practices to boost cassava production

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 202605 mins

More than 4,000 farmers in Nakuru County have undergone training in proper agronomical practices aimed at increasing cassava production, in a strategic effort to promote the crop as a climate-resilient solution for food security and commercialisation through value addition. The training, conducted under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and…

PS Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho during a press briefing about Run for Oloolua conservation initiative. Photo by Obegi Malack

Govt, stakeholders launch initiative to boost forest conservation efforts in Kajiado

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2026April 14, 202604 mins

A major conservation initiative aimed at protecting Oloolua Forest is set to take place on April 25, 2026, at the Oloolua forest in Kajiado North constituency. The event, dubbed “Run for Oloolua,” will bring together government agencies, stakeholders, and members of the public to support forest conservation efforts. The initiative is being organized in partnership…

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…

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…

Trans Nzoia farmers decry fertiliser shortage as planting season begins

Sacco ReviewMarch 12, 202604 mins

Farmers in Trans Nzoia County are up in arms over the fertiliser shortage which has hit the County as the planting season begins. This happens amid Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe declaration that the government will pay fertiliser suppliers soon amid fears of hoarding due to delayed payments. Farmers say they are ready to plant…