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Nambale farmers back proposed cotton ginnery

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

Nambale farmers back plans for a local cotton ginnery. Farmers say the project could create jobs and cut transport costs. County officials pledge technical support to boost cotton farming. The County Government of Busia, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness on September 2, engaged cotton farmers and other stakeholders…

Busia, EASSI sign deal to boost women’s cross-border trade

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

Busia and EASSI strengthen efforts to support women in cross border trade. New partnership targets harassment and exploitation in the fish trade. Women traders are set to benefit from safer and more inclusive markets. The Busia County Government, through the Department of Strategic Partnerships, has formalised a 16-year relationship with the Eastern African Sub-Regional Support…

Kakamega governor issues Sh3m SME grants to 60 groups

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202603 mins

Kakamega disburses grants to 60 grassroots groups in Mumias East Women, youth, PwDs and widows set to expand income generating ventures The countywide programme is targeting 1,200 groups across 60 wards Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has disbursed Ksh3 million in social protection grants to 60 groups in Mumias East Sub-County to help members strengthen Small…

Teso North farmers to benefit from new cotton ginnery

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202604 mins

A new cotton ginnery is being installed in Teso North to process farmers’ produce locally. The facility will produce lint, cotton seed oil and animal feed, creating new value addition opportunities. Farmers are being encouraged to increase cotton production to meet the ginnery’s processing capacity. The establishment of a new cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers’…

Butere groups receive Sh5m in Kakamega social grants

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202602 mins

Butere groups receive Sh5 million to boost income generating activities. The grants target women, youth, widows and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons living with disabilities and widows in Butere Sub County received Ksh5 million under the Social Protection Grants Programme aimed at boosting local enterprises and improving livelihoods. The funds benefited 100 groups spread…

Lugari traders sensitised on Kakamega County loan access

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202604 mins

Kakamega has set aside Ksh114 million for affordable loans to small businesses in 2026/2027 Market committees will help identify beneficiaries, track repayments and strengthen accountability Traders have been urged to borrow responsibly through registered groups and use approved payment channels Lugari traders have been sensitised on how to access affordable financing from the Kakamega County…

Busia County strikes deal to slash dairy AI costs to Ksh700

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202607 mins

Busia County has partnered with FIPS Africa and the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) to provide subsidised artificial insemination services and improve dairy breeds. The programme will cut the cost of artificial insemination from Ksh2,000 to Ksh700 and targets more than 2,000 inseminations in Busia. Farmers are expected to boost milk production, increase incomes…

Gov’t moves to revive tea sector as KTDA firms up fertiliser transport plan

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 2026July 23, 202608 mins

Gov’t says reforms are underway to tackle high taxes, poor roads, pests, diseases and price volatility affecting tea farmers, while urging continued production. Mudavadi says Mudete Tea Factory serves about 12,000 farmers and has transformed livelihoods, as leaders call for more factories, lower taxes and better rural roads. KTDA has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of…

Busia Bodaboda riders during the empowerment drive

Busia Bodaboda riders reap big from empowerment drive, urged to form SACCOs

Sacco ReviewMay 9, 202604 mins

Busia County Bodaboda riders yesterday received a major boost after Governor Paul Otuoma in the company of distinguished guests, presided over a Riders Empowerment Initiative that doubled as a major harambee, bringing together over 2,000 bodaboda riders. According to the organisers, the initiative focused on smart insurance solutions, enhanced security awareness, financial literacy, and practical…

Western Region moves to establish “Tushirikiane DT Sacco” to boost economic empowerment

Sacco ReviewMay 3, 2026May 4, 202606 mins

Residents of Western Kenya, comprising Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Trans-Nzoia, and Vihiga counties, are set to benefit from a new regional Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) aimed at driving economic empowerment. The initiative, dubbed “Tushirikiane DT Sacco,” is being spearheaded by the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives, Wycliffe Oparanya, who on Saturday convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting…