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Barasa hands Matungu SMEs Ksh5 million in grassroots grants

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202603 mins

Matungu SMEs receive Ksh5 million in grants. 100 groups to benefit across five wards. Women, youth and vulnerable groups among beneficiaries. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Matungu Sub-County are set for a boost after Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa handed out Ksh5 million in grants to support grassroots businesses and income-generating activities. Issued on Thursday,…

Kakamega governor issues Sh3m SME grants to 60 groups

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202603 mins

Kakamega disburses grants to 60 grassroots groups in Mumias East Women, youth, PwDs and widows set to expand income generating ventures The countywide programme is targeting 1,200 groups across 60 wards Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has disbursed Ksh3 million in social protection grants to 60 groups in Mumias East Sub-County to help members strengthen Small…

Butere groups receive Sh5m in Kakamega social grants

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202602 mins

Butere groups receive Sh5 million to boost income generating activities. The grants target women, youth, widows and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons living with disabilities and widows in Butere Sub County received Ksh5 million under the Social Protection Grants Programme aimed at boosting local enterprises and improving livelihoods. The funds benefited 100 groups spread…

Lugari traders sensitised on Kakamega County loan access

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202604 mins

Kakamega has set aside Ksh114 million for affordable loans to small businesses in 2026/2027 Market committees will help identify beneficiaries, track repayments and strengthen accountability Traders have been urged to borrow responsibly through registered groups and use approved payment channels Lugari traders have been sensitised on how to access affordable financing from the Kakamega County…

IG SACCO wins top award at Kakamega Agricultural Show

Sacco ReviewJune 14, 202603 mins

IG SACCO has been named the Best Financial Institution Other Than Bank at the Kakamega Agricultural Show, earning first prize in a category that highlights institutions driving financial inclusion and community growth. The award was presented by Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa, who commended the cooperative for its role in offering impactful financial solutions to…

Kakamega Governor backs Likuyani ATM Sacco animal feeds processing plant

Sacco ReviewMay 25, 202603 mins

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has thrown his weight behind the Likuyani Afya, Taaluma na Maendeleo (ATM) Sacco’s bid to establish an animal feeds processing plant, pledging the county government’s full support for the initiative at a fundraising event held at Ivugwi Secondary School in Likuyani Ward. The project, which seeks to strengthen the agricultural value…

Kakamega county joins fight against climate change

Sacco ReviewOctober 7, 2023October 7, 202301 mins

Kakamega county Governor Fernandes Barasa has revealed that the county has set aside funds to mitigate climate change. The governor said the county was the first to develop a climate change plan to improve waste management, agriculture and water and urged all stakeholders led by activist Jeremiah Sejero and former MP aspirant Lukas Radoli to…