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How Kenya’s real estate sector is evolving, driving country’s economic growth

Sacco ReviewFebruary 5, 202606 mins

Kenya’s real estate sector continues to thrive, driven by visionary companies that combine trust, innovation, and consistent delivery. The sector has grown from just selling property to creating trust, vision and leaving a huge impact across many sectors. The real estate sector is evolving through technological integration a strong focus on sustainability, and shifts in property…

LBDA positions itself as driver of economic growth

Sacco ReviewJanuary 3, 202605 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has declared itself a key engine of economic growth, following a strong performance in 2025 that saw gains in revenue, agriculture and institutional ventures. Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority’s improved outlook was anchored on aligning its programmes with the national Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda, a move that…

Kisumu Governor hails MSMEs as engine of economic growth, jobs haven

Sacco ReviewNovember 29, 202503 mins

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has hailed the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as not only economic actors but the heartbeat of communities, enterprises that create jobs for youth. Speaking during the Fourth Kenya Public-Private sector “MSMEs Dialogue” in Kisumu, Nyong’o added that the said enterprises create jobs for youths, sparks innovation, support families and…

Port towns urged to rump up transport around L.Victoria to spur economic growth

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202505 mins

Port towns around Lake Victoria have been urged to rump up transport and related activities around the lake in order to spur economic growth for the social economic welfare of the residents. This call was made the leaders drawn from Kisumu, Kampala, Jinja and Homa Bay who were attending the inaugural Africa Smart Cities and…

Embu County champions saving and investment culture to boost economic growth, empowerment

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202503 mins

The County Government of Embu is championing a culture of savings and investment among its citizens to foster economic growth and empowerment at the grassroots level, this is evident by the recent Embu Bodaboda Summit and the launch of a strategic plan for the riders. During the summit, Governor Cecily Mbarire urged riders to join…

Governor Kahiga lauds Cooperatives for supporting economic growth in the county

Sacco ReviewJuly 9, 2025July 10, 202504 mins

Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Cooperatives in the County for fast tracking economic growth and supporting livelihoods. Speaking during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations Governor Kahiga said the cooperatives are supporting more than half a million members. “The increase of cooperatives is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people and…

President Ruto defends govt livestock vaccination

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 202402 mins

President William Ruto has defended the government’s livestock vaccination initiative, set to commence in January 2025. Ruto said the initiative is a critical step toward improving animal health and boosting the livestock sector. The program will see to the vaccination of 22 million cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and 50 million sheep and…