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Kisumu Highlights Youth Innovation and Strategies for Sustainable Urban Growth on World Habitat Day

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202405 mins

The UN World Habitat Day 2024 celebrated in Kisumu County yesterday, highlighted the vital role of youth in transforming urban spaces through innovative solutions. Deputy Governor Dr. Matthew Owili while reading Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s speech, expressed gratitude to the UN for selecting Kisumu to host the event, underscoring the city’s capacity for conference tourism. He…

CS Alice Wahome Unveils Affordable Housing Units Promising Job Opportunities to Youth

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202403 mins

Lands and housing cabinet secretary Alice Wahome has announced that some 130,000 units are currently being constructed across the country under the affordable housing unit that the Kenya Kwanza administration has rolled out. The CS who was speaking in Kisumu during the observance of world habitat day said the program will provide numerous employment opportunities and…

Kisumu County Residents Benefit From Free Eye Camp.

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 2024October 2, 202405 mins

Over 1,186 Kisumu residents benefited from a free eye camp courtesy of Pankaj Social Services, a nonprofit organization. The CEO of Pankaj social services Pankaj Shah said they organized the event in order to cater for those who cannot afford eye care services. He said this at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Teaching Referral where a…

New Tourism CS Miano Leads World Tourism Day Fete Hosted in Kisumu.

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 2024October 1, 202406 mins

The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano has said that the sector is set to expand with the unveiling of nine regional circuits across the country. The initiatives, Miano said, include marking and a renewed focus on domestic tourism under the “TEMBEA KENYA” initiative. The newly unveiled circuits, the CS said, are part…

Two Suspects Arrested in Connection to Arson Attacks on Sugarcane Plantations.

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202405 mins

Police in Kisumu County have arrested two suspects in connection with the series of arson attacks that have destroyed vast sugarcane plantations in the region. The suspects are helping security agencies with further investigations to identify other perpetrators involved in the criminal acts before they are charged in court. Cane farmers in Muhoroni, Chemelil and Kibos…

Kisumu County avails elaborate strategy to revive Co-operatives

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2024August 15, 202406 mins

Kisumu County government has come up with a comprehensive plan meant to revive the co-operative movement and help them to thrive and further help improve the county’s economic growth. Speaking during this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations in the County which were held at the YMCA grounds, Kisumu County Executive Committee Member of Trade, Cooperatives, Industry…

Nyong’o says Kisumu County can achieve 100% renewable energy through resources that exist locally

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202403 mins

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has said the county can achieve a 100% renewable energy in the electricity ,transport and clean cooking sectors through the rich and abundant renewable energy resources that exist within its territory. Speaking while launching 100% renewable energy roadmap for Kisumu County, Nyong’o said that to promote industrialization and economic growth…

Unaitas Sacco opens new branch in Murang’a

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202403 mins

Unaitas Sacco has expanded its branches in the country to 32 after opening a new branch in Kigumo, Murang’a County. The Sacco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Martin Muhuhu said the firm will remain committed to offering reliable financial services to Kenyans. Speaking during the opening, the CEO asked financial institutions to show unwavering commitment to…

Kisumu ranked among 1000 most innovative cities in world

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202408 mins

Kisumu has been ranked among the top 1,000 cities that have impressive innovation business startup ecosystems in the world, beating cities in many industrialized countries. In a new report by Startup Blink –a global economy research platform – Kisumu’s good ranking has also helped Kenya to reserve its position as third Best County for start-ups…

Continental festival set for Kisumu postponed due to floods

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 2024May 14, 202404 mins

FESTAC festival which was supposed to be hosted in Kisumu this month has been postponed to a later date due to floods. According to a statement released by the organising committee, Kisumu was poised to host the $h World Blacks and Africa Festival of Arts and Culture -FESTAC AFRICA on May 20-26, 2024 The statement…