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Link between TVETs and agriculture in Embu still low, experts say

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202405 mins

The success of campaigns to link Technical Vocational Education and Training institutions (TVET) and industries to ensure graduates emerge with requisite market oriented skills especially in value addition chains in agriculture remain low in Embu County. Processing and value addition of multimillion cash crops such as coffee, tea, avocado, macadamia among others has remained the…

Join Saccos to get loans, Embu jua kali artisans advised

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 26, 202407 mins

Hesitance and lack of interest by young Jua Kali artisans in welding and metal work related sector in Embu County to join or form Saccos has been blamed for the continued low access to finances to expand their businesses. Such finances including loans and government funds which are readily availed to self-help groups and Saccos…

Muguka farmers in Embu told to join Saccos to boost income

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202405 mins

Muguka farmers in Embu County have been challenged to join existing Saccos to reap better incomes and enhance expanded marketing of the produce locally and regionally. Consolidation of the millions of shillings earned from Muguka sector daily under cooperatives would ensure that incomes from the business are not wasted but used to improve farming and…

State keen on fulfilling affordable housing promise, DP Gachagua says

Sacco ReviewApril 16, 2024April 16, 202402 mins

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that the Government is committed to ensure the success of the affordable housing programme. He said the programme is enabling youth earn their daily bread and has also assisted in reducing cases of alcoholism and drug abuse. “The President is very clear on his intention which is for the…

David Obonyo becomes the new Co-operative Commissioner

Sacco ReviewAugust 31, 2021August 31, 202102 mins

By Malachi Motano David Obonyo has become the new Co-operative Commissioner replacing Geoffrey Njang’ombe who is set to retire later this year after an illustrious career in civil service spanning to over 32 years. Njang’ombe succeeded Didacus Ityeng’ who was appointed under acting capacity as Commissioner in 2019, which he held the position for…

Embu County partners with ABSA Bank to boost women businesses

Sacco ReviewAugust 6, 2021August 6, 202103 mins

By Kamundia Muriithi Businesses run by women in Embu County will receive a boost through an initiative by the Absa Bank, the County Government of Embu, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inter- county Mentorship forums. The initiative will target women in business and sensitize them to tap the opportunities offered by the…

Make housing schemes affordable, gov’t urged

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 2021July 6, 202108 mins

By Kamundia Muriithi Owning a home is a dream that many Kenyans harbour, but few actualise it due to the associated high costs of constructing houses. In recent times, housing cooperatives have sprung up in different parts of the country to empower ambitious Kenyans acquire decent, modern houses through homeownership plans. Coupled with the government’s…