Mali Shambani CBO Coordinator Phillip Ndurya shows Sacco Review the solar dryer donated by the EU.

EU donates solar driers worth Ksh1M to Malindi CBO

The European Union (EU) has donated solar driers worth Ksh1 million to Mali Shambani Community Based Organization (CBO) in Malanga, Malindi sub-county to enable effective and efficient operations. Speaking to Sacco Review at the cassava processing flour plant recently, the CBO Coordinator Phillip Ndurya revealed that the EU also donated three water storage tanks –…

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Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Salim Mvurya.

Govt to develop Ksh1.45B fisheries infrastructure in lake region counties

The national government is set to revamp the fisheries infrastructure within the lake region counties at a cost of Ksh1.45 billion secured from the International Fund and Agriculture Development (IFAD). The funding channeled through the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP), will see 10 ultra-modern fish landing sites constructed in Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa…

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Governor Kiarie Badilisha speaking to Tower Sacco members.

Nyandarua county pledges to patronize Tower Sacco’s services

Governor Kiarie Badilisha has pledged that Nyandarua County will patronize the services of Tower Sacco whenever they require financial assistance or consultation. Speaking during the Sacco’s 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ol’Kalou, Badilisha said that the Sacco appealed to him because they are customer-centred and register all customers regardless of their financial status. He…

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Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer Cynthia Kropac in his Kisumu office.

Kisumu, Safaricom unveil system to ease payment for county services

Kisumu County has partnered with Safaricom to unveil a new Integrated County Revenue Management System (ICRMS) to offer a one-stop platform for residents to access and pay for county services. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o remarked that the automated system will not only enhance accessibility and transparency but also boost its Own Source Resource (OSR) collection. “With…

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Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo, addressing the press at Kisumu. Photo Fredrick Odiero.

Govt asked to urgently initiate data privacy policies to protect Kenyans’ rights

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo, has said there is an urgent need for the country to foster a culture of data privacy as we navigate the intricate web of data-driven advancement. Owalo said that prioritizing data privacy allows organizations to secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal…

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Kenya Bankers Sacco youth members from Nyanza.

Resurgence of digital lenders giving traditional Saccos a headstart

The resurgence of digital lenders is giving Saccos a headstart as it poses a significant challenge to attract and retain the younger generations; Millennials and Generation Z. It is particularly made more difficult by their overall predisposition since many of them still operate in a traditional manual style at their physical branches. A 2022 SASRA…

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Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o tries his hands on one of the graders used in the construction project.

Kisumu rolls out Ksh1.4B project to modernize slums

Kisumu County has rolled out a Ksh1.4 billion project to transform slums into modern residential areas after it qualified for the second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvements Project (KISIP 2) funded by the World Bank. The slums set for the upgrade are; Nyalenda, Obunga, Manyatta, Migosi, Nyawita, Kaloleno, Shauri Moyo, Kibuye and Muhoroni Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o…

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Cooperatives and MSMEs DeevelopmentCS Chelugui, Senator Aaron Cheruiyot and MP Hilary Koskei dancing with coffee farmers.

Kericho coffee farmers decry inequality in distribution of coffee revolving fund

Coffee cooperative societies in Kericho County have called for fairness and equality in the distribution of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF). Speaking in Fort Ternan during a coffee stakeholders’ forum, Chairman of Kipkelion Coffee Mill Mathew Bore complained of systemic inequality in the distribution of the revolving fund, claiming that societies which supplied…

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Hazina Sacco Chairman Evans Kibagendi and Tutu Primary School Headteacher Nancy Njunge cut a ribbon to officially hand over the toilets built through their CSR initiative.

Hazina Sacco opposes introduction of levy on non-withdrawable Sacco deposits

Hazina Sacco Chairman Evans Kibagendi has opposed the introduction of a levy on cash deposits held by Non-Withdrawable Deposit-Taking Saccos by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) beginning January 2024. Kibagendi will greatly affect the revenue of Saccos as a whole, and the savings of individual members who are ideally the owners of the Saccos….

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weed harvestor in lake Victoria

Hyacinth affects fishing activities in Lake Victoria

The dreaded water hyacinth has once again reared its ugly head in Lake Victoria on the Kenyan side, hence hampering several activities. Some of the activities affected by the invasive weed include fishing and pleasure travel. The drifting water hyacinth mat has affected boat riding activities, water sports, and fishing and, at the same time,…

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