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Ruto signs bill establishing County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, marking a significant boost for devolution and county governance. The legislation, sponsored by Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi, paves the way for the establishment of a County Assembly Fund in all 47 counties,…

Tourism Fund continues capacity building for hospitality workers in Western Kenya

Sacco ReviewDecember 9, 202405 mins

The Tourism Fund continues its capacity-building efforts aimed at strengthening the hospitality sector in Western Kenya. The latest series of training programs targeted hospitality managers and workers across several Western region counties, including Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Kisumu. The Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Samson Some, said that these ongoing training sessions are…

Kenya Breweries explores resumption of full production at Kisumu plant

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 202404 mins

East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) through its subsidiary Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) is now exploring whether its Kisumu plant can resume production of other brands. The Kisumu plant has been producing Senator Keg since it was officially reopened in 2013 by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Mark Ocitti, the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, said…

Homa Bay Women Caucus Sacco receives Ksh30M boost from Pepea Capital

Sacco ReviewNovember 20, 2023November 20, 202302 mins

Homa Bay Women Caucus Sacco has received a boost of Ksh30 million from Pepea Capital. The Sacco’s chairlady Jane Akinyi said the money will be directly deposited into the Sacco’s account and will support members in the production of soya beans, sorghum and sunflower flowers. She noted that the month old Sacco is engaged in…

Homa Bay farmers’ cooperative eyes windfall as KBL mulls price increase

Sacco ReviewJune 16, 2023June 16, 202304 mins

Some 1,200 members of a farmer’s cooperative society in Homa Bay County have lauded plans by Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) to raise payments for sorghum farmers in the region. Elisaphan Ager, the chairman of Karachuonyo Lolwe Rume Cooperative Society said the move will go a long way in boosting the morale of sorghum farmers in…

Tom Obengo: Political thug yesterday, Matatu Sacco director today

Sacco ReviewJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021012 mins

Fredrick Odiero He served in various capacities as one of the dreaded youths and party operative for many years. Some of the roles he undertook included gathering intelligence information as an advance team before feeding proponents with the same information before they could finally strike at enemy positions. But Tom Obengo who is today a…