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Gov’t rolls out digital procurement and asset management sensitization to Counties

Sacco ReviewSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 202505 mins

The National Treasury has intensified its sensitization campaign on public asset management and electronic procurement systems, bringing on board the last batch of counties in a nationwide exercise that aims to streamline efficiency, enhance accountability, and eliminate corruption in public service. Speaking in Nyeri during a workshop for county procurement officers and accountants, the Principal…

CS Kagwe urges counties to partner with national government to transform livestock sector

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202504 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, has called on counties to partner with the national government in transforming Kenya’s livestock sector into a pillar of food security, rural livelihoods, and economic growth. Speaking during a joint consultative meeting with 24 ASAL Governors, he outlined priorities including rangeland restoration, sustainable animal feeds, livestock vaccination,…

Devolution forum an eye-opener for Sacco opportunities in counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2025August 18, 2025010 mins

In the picturesque green hills of Homa Bay County, washed by the cool breeze of Lake Victoria, the country last month converged for the 13th edition of the devolution conference. Governors, especially from counties that are rich in agriculture, hailed devolution as a game-changer in powering the agricultural sector and creating employment most prominently in…

KSh4 Trillion transferred to counties in 12 years, says Ruto

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 2025August 14, 202504 mins

President William Ruto has disclosed that the government has transferred KSh4 trillion to counties in the last 12 years, fostering inclusivity through fair resource distribution and addressing marginalisation. Speaking on Wednesday during the official opening of the Devolution Conference 2025 running from 12th – 15th August 2025 in Homa Bay County, the president said the…

Counties urged to prioritize Cooperatives as Key Pillars of grassroots growth

Sacco ReviewJuly 4, 202503 mins

As Kenya gears up for this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations, the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has urged county governments to scale up budgetary allocations toward the cooperative sector, emphasizing its pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, rural prosperity, and food security. Speaking at a media briefing ahead of the event, CAK CEO Daniel Marube…

Agriculture CS urges counties to protect ASK lands against grabbers, encroachment

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 2025June 17, 202505 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has firmly directed county governments across the country to protect Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) parcels of lands from encroachment and land grabbers. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 ASK Kakamega show, Kagwe stressed that the property must remain under ASK’s control and be made…

Lamu County registers four new cooperative societies

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 2023October 24, 202301 mins

Lamu County Cooperative Director Paul Thauri has revealed that the county has registered four new Cooperative societies in the last six months. Speaking to Sacco Review from Lamu town recently, the director urged women and youth in the county to cooperate and form Saccos to uplift their living standards. He also advised residents to join…

Kwale County to revive over 200 dormant cooperatives

Sacco ReviewOctober 9, 2023October 9, 202302 mins

Kwale County Cooperative Director Mohammed Mkanga has revealed that at least 200 dormant cooperative societies in the county are set for revival. Mkanga said this year, three dormant cooperative societies have already been revived. He revealed that there are many dormant cooperative societies yet there isn’t sufficient budget allocated for their revival since the department depends…

Dairy farmers to reap big from KCDMS project

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2023August 15, 202304 mins

Milk production in twelve counties countrywide is set to double following a series of interventions rolled out through a project run by the Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems (KCDMS). Through the US-AID-funded project, over 190,000 farmers in Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, Vihiga, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Kisii, Kitui, Makueni and Taita Taveta counties have…