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Governor Lusaka unveils plans to restructure cooperatives for improved farmer support

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202403 mins

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has revealed plans to restructure cooperative societies to boost their efficiency and allow them support farmers more effectively. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Kabuchai constituency, Lusaka underscored the critical role that cooperatives play in empowering the local farming community and lifting the region’s economic prospects. “Cooperative societies are the lifeline of farmers’…

Kenya Breweries explores resumption of full production at Kisumu plant

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202404 mins

East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) through its subsidiary Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) is now exploring whether its Kisumu plant can resume production of other brands. The Kisumu plant has been producing Senator Keg since it was officially reopened in 2013 by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Mark Ocitti, the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, said…

Kakamega county to establish Ksh 1 Billion Tea Factory in Shinyalu

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202404 mins

The Kakamega County Government is set to kick off the construction of a new tea factory in the Madala area of Shinyalu constituency, with an investment of Ksh 1 billion. Deputy Governor Ayub Savula made the announcement during a public participation forum at Shabwali Friends Church, organized by the county government in collaboration with the…

Relief for cane farmers as lobby revives after decades of slumber

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202407 mins

Sugarcane farmers in the West Kenya Outgrowers Company (WEKO) held their first annual general meeting after 17 years. In a move that is set to restructure the crumbled giant cane farmers’ company within the western region, the new office is hell bent on ensuring that all their assets confiscated by the miller West Kenya and…

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…

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…

Sugarcane farmers condemn reduction of cane purchase price

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2024August 12, 202403 mins

The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation Workers (KUSPAW) has opposed the new sugarcane price announced by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) noting that due process was not been followed. KUSPAW Secretary General Francis Wangara said that announcement of the reduction of sugar cane prices was illegal. Speaking in Kisumu, Wangara said that the Agriculture…

Ruto announces KSh300 million debt write-off for Bungoma coffee farmers

Sacco ReviewJune 1, 2024June 1, 202402 mins

Coffee farmers in Bungoma County are set to get a Sh300 million waiver in debt from government as part of the broader scheme to revamp the crop’s farming in the country. President William Ruto announced during Madaraka Day Celebrations, Masinde Muliro Stadium Kanduyi, Bungoma County held today The President added that the debt write-off plan…

State promises to pay KSh7 billion arrears to cane farmers, staff

Sacco ReviewMay 29, 2024May 29, 202405 mins

The government is keen on paying cane farmers and staff of sugar companies who are owed money in terms of unpaid arrears. Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Director Samuel Ong’ow said the government has initiated payment of about KSh6.94 billion which is owed to farmers and staff of the sugar companies. Speaking in Muhoroni Ong’ow…

Airbnb operators in Western Kenya put on notice

Sacco ReviewMay 23, 202407 mins

More than 70 per cent Airbnb operators in Western Kenya tourism circuit are not paying the 2 per cent tourism levy as the law stipulates. Tourism Act, requires various entities offering accommodation services to remit levies based on income generated every month. The levy payable is two per cent of income generated per month for accommodation, and…