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State Department for Cooperatives hands over Luanda Ginnery for Phase II Upgrade

Sacco ReviewJune 4, 202502 mins

State Department of Cooperatives, Secretary Administration, Amos Mariba and officials from the Ministry and Busia County Government have officially handed over the Luanda Cooperative Society ginnery, located in Samia Sub-County, to the appointed contractor. The State Department has also allocated Ksh. 20 million for the completion of Phase II of the project, which aims to…

Malava Financial Services CBO to digitize its banking services

Sacco ReviewJune 4, 2025June 4, 202504 mins

As part of its plans to improve its services, Malava Financial Services has put in place stratehies aimed at digitizing its service to enable efficient service delivery. During its 16th Annual General Meeting held recently, the financial institution announced the introduction of mobile financing as one way of quickly and effectively serving its members. The…

CS Oparanya distributes free coffee seedling to Vihiga Coffee farmers to revive coffee farming in the County

Sacco ReviewMay 28, 202504 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wickliffe Oparanya yesterday distributed coffee seedlings in Vihiga County in an effort by the government to revive the coffee farming in the area, support smallholder farmers with resources, training, and financial assistance. Speaking at a farmers’ sensitization forum at Ebukanga Polytechnic in Vihiga,…

Senators evaluate ongoing agricultural initiatives in Bungoma County

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 202503 mins

Senators have conducted an oversight visit to Bungoma County to evaluate ongoing agricultural initiatives and engage with local stakeholders on sectorial challenges. The senators under the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Senator David Wafula Wakoli of Bungoma County first paid a courtesy call to the County Governor Kenneth Lusaka who…

35 Saccos in Busia receive Ksh. 24.5M cooperative grant

Sacco ReviewMarch 8, 202503 mins

In a major boost to financial inclusion and agricultural transformation, the County Government of Busia has disbursed a Ksh. 24.5 million cooperative inclusion grant to 35 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The grant aims to enhance production and value addition, empowering farmers and agripreneurs across the county. As part of this initiative, the government…

County Government of Busia launches training initiative for SACCO managers

Sacco ReviewFebruary 21, 202503 mins

The County Government of Busia has launched a major initiative to streamline the disbursement of agricultural funds by training SACCO managers in proper financial management and accountability. The initiative aims to ensure that government resources allocated to farmers are effectively utilized to promote economic growth. During the training session for 126 SACCO managers from 14…

National Biosafety Authority to work together with Kenya Ports Authority

Sacco ReviewJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 202505 mins

National Biosafety Authority (NBA) and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) on Monday, 27th January 2025, agreed to work together in serving Kenyans at the entry point. NBA Board of Directors Chairperson Prof. Jenesio Kinyamario led a team of Board members and management in a courtesy call to Kenya Ports Authority, where they met with General Manager…

Kakamega Governor affirms completion of Tumbeni Dairy Plant Project this year

Sacco ReviewJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 202502 mins

Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa has announced that the Tumbeni Dairy Plant project in Malava Constituency is on track for completion by the end of this year. Speaking at the funeral of the late Mzee Jackson Mulunda Shamala in Ichina, East Kabras Ward, Barasa emphasized the project’s potential to revolutionize Malava’s economy and provide crucial support…

High Court suspends implementation of fisheries management regulations 2024

Sacco ReviewJanuary 7, 202505 mins

The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations 2024. This follows a petition filed at the Milimani High Court in Nairobi by the Lake Victoria Aquaculture Association (LVA) to contest the new regulations recently gazetted by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS)…

Tourism Fund continues capacity building for hospitality workers in Western Kenya

Sacco ReviewDecember 9, 202405 mins

The Tourism Fund continues its capacity-building efforts aimed at strengthening the hospitality sector in Western Kenya. The latest series of training programs targeted hospitality managers and workers across several Western region counties, including Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Kisumu. The Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Samson Some, said that these ongoing training sessions are…