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Fish farmers from Kakamega County have called upon the government to recognize the county among the blue economy counties in the country. Led by Kakamega Fish Farmers Cooperative Chairman Laban Mwanzo, the farmers argued that the county hugely contributes to the growth of the already established blue economy counties by supplying, producing and packaging fish…
The Retired Officers Welfare (ROWE) group, is redefining the art of retirement in the serene rural heartlands of Kakamega North County. Their story, a testament to the pursuit of both economic prosperity and community, unfolds against the backdrop of the attractive Kakamega landscape. Comprising retired individuals, ROWE stands as a stark contrast to the solitude…
Leaders and farmers from the sugar belt want the role of Saccos redefined in the new sugar law to drive sugarcane development activities. Speaking during a sugar summit held in Kakamega, the leaders proposed that Saccos and outgrowers companies be the key drivers in sugar development and management. “Notable cane out growers companies and Saccos…
Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco has unveiled its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Speaking during the launch at Kakamega County Golf Hotel today, Chief Executive Officer Peter Vuhyah said that the move has marked a significant milestone for the Sacco as they embark on a journey of growth, innovation, and service excellence. The Strategic Plan has seven…
As the country’s hard economic times bite, boda boda riders, farmers and traders from the Western region have been asked to join Saccos and invest in the future to cushion themselves against the current cash crunch. Speaking to journalists in Busia town, Faridi Sacco chairman Godfrey Saidi said many boda boda riders are facing a…
By Cally Imbayi Fish farmers in the Lake Region Economic Bloc(LREB) which include Kakamega, Kisumu, Siaya, Kisii, Bungoma, Busia, Bomet, Vihiga, Migori, Homabay, Trans-Nzoia, Nyamira,Kericho and Nandi will have ease in storing, processing and selling their fish as a fish processing plant is opened in Kakamega. The Kakamega County Fish Processing Factory that was commissioned…
By Cally Imbayi Governor Wycliffe Oparanya says Kakamega County will spent Sh25 million to strengthen cooperative societies that have been performing poorly. He revealed that they have prioritized streamlining of the cooperatives movement in the county to improve living standards. “We have allocated Sh25million for development of the cooperatives sector out of which Sh18million will…
By Cally Imbayi Governor Wycliffe Oparanya says Kakamega County will spent Sh25 million to strengthen cooperative societies that have been performing poorly. He revealed that they have prioritized streamlining of the cooperatives movement in the county to improve living standards. “We have allocated Sh25million for development of the cooperatives sector out of which Sh18million will…
By Malachi Motano Kakamega based Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco disbursed Kshs. 1.1 billion last year in the 2020 financial year to raise the loan portfolio to Kshs. 5.8 billion “We managed this after a review of our products where we extended repayment schedules, introduced mobile loan products and multiplier ratios,” said Sacco chairman Kennedy…
By Andanje Wakhungu Residents of Kakamega County have been urged to form more cooperative societies to their livelihood activities. Speaking during the launch of Machesi Cooperative Society in Mugai /Shirugu ward, cooperative officer, William Muchiti, said cooperative societies was the only way forward for the residents to be able to sustain development in the area….
