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GDC breaks ground on Ksh500 million laboratory complex in Nakuru

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 202604 mins

GDC has launched construction of a Ksh500 million geothermal laboratory and office complex in Nakuru. The facility will boost geothermal research, exploration and technical training. GDC says the project will strengthen Kenya’s clean energy sector and geothermal expertise. The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has launched construction of a new Geothermal Science and Analytical Laboratory and…

Kenya to pay higher tariffs for Ethiopian electricity under renewed deal

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 202604 mins

Kenya Power raises Ethiopia power import tariff to about Ksh 20 per unit. Ethiopian electricity now supplies over 10% of Kenya’s grid. Kenya plans to expand Ethiopian power imports to Marsabit and Mandera. Kenyan electricity consumers face a new cost reality after Kenya Power agreed to pay approximately Ksh 20 (15.5 US cents) per kilowatt-hour…

Kenya, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties

Sacco ReviewMay 4, 202603 mins

Kenya values its longstanding partnership with Japan, which has brought significant benefits across key sectors, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. Mudavadi, who hosted Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu highlighted the countries’ shared commitment to deepening ties in trade, investment, development, and multilateral cooperation. Mudavadi praised Japan’s support through Official Development Assistance, especially in…

Turkana residents demand safeguards to ensure local benefit from oil resources

Sacco ReviewFebruary 5, 202604 mins

Turkana County residents have urged the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Energy to establish strong safeguards to ensure oil resources extracted from the region directly benefit the local community. The call was made during an engagement between the committee and members of the Turkana County Assembly, where leaders raised concerns over the utilization of proceeds from…

Commissioner of Cooperatives Obonyo urges cooperatives to advocate for a greener future

Sacco ReviewNovember 8, 202403 mins

Commissioner of Cooperatives, David Obonyo has called on cooperatives to continue to advocate for a green future by promoting the adoption of renewable energy and environmental conservation programs within sector fostering sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Obonyo who was speaking on Tuesday during the 2nd Cooperative movement stakeholders’ annual conference on the legal and regulatory…

Cabinet approves an additional Ksh4B for coffee farmers

Sacco ReviewOctober 14, 2023October 14, 202301 mins

The Cabinet has approved the release of an additional Ksh4 billion for coffee farmers. It had earlier on released Ksh3 billion . This implies that farmers will now earn Ksh80 for a kilogramme of cherry from the current Ksh20 as an advance payment. To re-energise the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, the government will also search for better markets for…