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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…

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’…

Ports Sacco credit funds hospital upgrade in Teso North

Sacco ReviewAugust 10, 2026August 11, 202603 mins

Ports Sacco financing has supported the upgrade of Isegeretoto Hospital in Teso North, Busia County, improving access to healthcare services. The project highlights how affordable Sacco credit can support community infrastructure and long term social development. Ports Sacco said its loans and development financing enable members to invest in projects that deliver lasting economic and…

Ports Sacco opens Malaba branch to boost savings culture

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202608 mins

Ports Sacco opens Malaba branch to expand financial services and promote a savings culture in Busia County. Branch attracts 800 members shortly after launch, with leaders targeting 5,000 as cooperative savings gain traction. Sacco surpasses Ksh12bn in assets and offers loans, competitive dividends and insurance to support members’ financial growth Teso North Member of Parliament…

Governor Otuoma pledges overhaul of Busia cooperatives to restore confidence and growth

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 202605 mins

Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma has vowed to revitalize the county’s struggling cooperative movement, pledging reforms aimed at restoring confidence, strengthening governance, and unlocking the sector’s potential as a driver of economic empowerment. The governor’s commitment comes at a time when many cooperative societies in Busia are facing mounting challenges, including weak leadership, financial constraints,…

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…

Busia’s Mungatsi Sacco cleared to operate after lengthy registration hurdles

Sacco ReviewMay 4, 2026May 4, 202603 mins

After years of bureaucratic delays, the Mungatsi Economic Warriors Cooperative Society has finally been cleared to operate as a fully registered Sacco in Busia County. The long‑awaited approval, granted after intervention by the Department of Trade and Cooperatives, has paved the way for the society to begin mobilising savings and offering credit services under a…

Governor Otuoma urges Faridi DT SACCO to partner with county in driving economic growth

Sacco ReviewMarch 17, 2026March 17, 202608 mins

Busia County Governor Paul Otuoma has called on Faridi Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Organization (DT SACCO) Limited to partner with the county government in developing a strategic business framework aimed at accelerating economic growth and improving livelihoods across Busia County. Speaking during the SACCO’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) attended by 300 delegates,…

Busia onboards over 10,000 women traders into Dada Mashinani programme

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 202603 mins

Busia County has successfully onboarded more than 10,000 small-scale women traders into the Dada Mashinani program, a transformative initiative designed to enhance entrepreneurship and financial literacy at the grassroots level. The program is implemented through a partnership between the County Government, the Stanbic Bank Foundation, and Kenya Industrial Estates. The initiative targets women at various…