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Kilifi County moves to revive collapsed cooperative societies in Malindi and Magarini

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202603 mins

Two cooperative societies in Kilifi County are set for revival as the county government rolls out strategic plans to strengthen grassroots economic empowerment. The initiative targets Galana Farmers Cooperative Society in Gede, Malindi sub‑county, and Magarini Sand Harvesting Cooperative Society in Mjanaheri, Magarini sub‑county, both of which collapsed several years ago. Speaking to Sacco Review…

Cotton farmers in Magarini urged to form SACCOs to improve livelihoods

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 2026April 30, 202603 mins

Cotton farmers in Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County, have been urged to form Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and invest strategically to improve their living standards. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Marafa Town, Magarini Sub-County Cooperative Officer, Edward Fondo, noted that many cotton farmers in the area have yet to form Saccos….

Table banking organisation to launch mega Sacco in Kilifi

Sacco ReviewNovember 26, 2025November 27, 202505 mins

Marembo Rainbow SILC Organization, an umbrella body for over 250 Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) groups, has announced plans to establish a mega Sacco to serve table banking groups in Kilifi and Tana River Counties starting next year. Group President Mwabonje Mwangudza said the proposed Marembo Rainbow Sacco will offer low-interest loans to members…

Kilifi residents urged to use 32 registered Cooperatives for self-development

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202504 mins

Kilifi County residents have been urged to embrace the 32 registered Cooperative Societies to jumpstart their development and elevate the living standards in the County. Ganze Sub County Cooperative Officer, Maureen Mapenzi, talking to Sacco Review in her office said that the Cooperative Development Ministry officials registered a total 32 Cooperative societies between last year…

Kilifi unveils Cooperative Act to regulate Sacco activities

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 2025November 7, 202505 mins

The Kilifi County government has unveiled Cooperatives laws that will help regulate activities and operations of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organizations (SACCOs) in the County. Mary Mkare who is the Kilifi County Director of Cooperative Development said that the new Kilifi County Cooperative Policy and the Kilifi County Cooperative Act once assent, will streamline the…

KALRO to host field day on climate-smart fodder technologies in Kilifi

Sacco ReviewNovember 3, 202502 mins

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Dairy Research Centre, Msabaha, is set to host a Field Day on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at its Msabaha Centre in Kilifi County. The event, themed “Scaling Up Climate-Smart Fodder Technologies for Enhanced Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers,” aims to promote innovative dairy and fodder production technologies that…

CS Kagwe calls for research, data, and science-based farming to address food security

Sacco ReviewOctober 28, 202503 mins

The Agriculture and livestock development Cabinet Secretary, CS Mutahi Kagwe has called for a researched, data and science-based farming to achieve food security and curb excessive imports. Speaking during a visit to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research (KALRO) Msabaha Research Centre in Kilifi County, the CS said that Kenya is currently produces 4 Billion…

Kilifi County rolls out new laws to regulate SACCO activities

Sacco ReviewOctober 27, 202504 mins

The Kilifi County Government has introduced new laws to regulate the activities and operations of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) across the county, in a move aimed at protecting members from exploitation and promoting accountability within the cooperative sector. Speaking during the Imarika SACCO Delegates Meeting in Kilifi Town, County Director of Cooperative Development…

Kilifi’s Driftwood Cooperative elects new chairman

Sacco ReviewOctober 11, 202502 mins

Driftwood Cooperative Society in Malindi Sub County in Kilifi County has elected new chairman, Franklin Charo Nyiro to head the society. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Malindi town recently, Driftwood Cooperative society Secretary, Onesmus Nzai said that the new chairman was elected during an Annual General Meeting conducted recently and supervised by…

President Ruto assures investors of 10-year tax guarantee in special economic zones

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202504 mins

President Willian Ruto has outlined key government policies and laws to woo and protect more investors in Kenya’s special economic zones. The president pointed out that the Special Economic Zones Act of 2015, the Finance Act of 2023, as well as the Business Laws Amendment of 2024, give protection to investors in these economic zones….