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DP Kindiki: Construction of Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery set to begin next week

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202606 mins

Lamu refinery project is set for groundbreaking next week as preparations enter final stages Government says the project could create thousands of jobs and expand opportunities in the Coast region The refinery is expected to support Kenya’s petrochemical, manufacturing and energy ambitions The construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu County is set to…

Meru gets Ksh39 billion road plan to cut farmer costs

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202606 mins

Meru gets Ksh39 billion road projects. Meru town to upgrade 17km of roads for Ksh3.7 billion. Farmers to get cheaper fertiliser and certified maize seed. Meru County is set to benefit from a major road construction programme costing Ksh39 billion, a move the national government says will open up rural areas and cut transport costs…

Kindiki unveils Sh500m grants for small businesses

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202607 mins

KJET to issue Ksh500 million in non refundable grants to small businesses. First phase targets businesses needing up to Ksh5 million in capital. Grants will support enterprises across key value chains nationwide. The government is set to roll out millions of shillings in non-refundable grants to thousands of micro and small businesses across the country,…

Kindiki: Africa’s fragmented standards are costing small businesses

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202604 mins

Kindiki warns fragmented standards are making it harder for African businesses to trade across borders. Small and medium enterprises are bearing the cost of repeated testing and certification. Kenya backs ARSO efforts to achieve one standard, one test and one certificate across Africa. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on African countries to harmonise product…

DP Kindiki: First eight county industrial parks nearly complete

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202604 mins

Government moves to fast track completion of the first eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga and five other counties are nearing completion of their CAIPs Parks expected to create jobs, boost manufacturing and open new markets for farmers The Government has stepped up efforts towards the finalisation of the construction and operationalisation…

Kindiki urges counties to fast-track industrial parks

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202606 mins

Kindiki wants counties to speed up completion of industrial parks to drive value addition. He says all county allocations due up to August have been released. Counties have also been urged to prepare early for the expected El Nino rains. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged county governments to prioritise the completion of County Aggregation…

Kindiki sounds early alarm on looming El Nino rains

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202604 mins

Kindiki has sounded an early warning over El Nino rains expected from October through January. Government agencies and counties are being mobilised to tackle flooding, landslides, road damage and other risks. Early preparations could help protect schools, farmers, communities and public resources from weather related disruptions. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has issued an early…

Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202604 mins

Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…

Meru dairy farmers to get higher milk prices, feed factory boost

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202604 mins

Meru Dairy farmers will earn Ksh52 per litre from August 1, up from Ksh50. Government will invest Ksh200 million to expand the Meru Dairy animal feeds factory and lower feed costs. Meru Central Dairy has grown to over 161,000 farmers, with annual milk production exceeding 220 million litres. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said dairy farmers…

Second tranche of NYOTA start-up capital set for national rollout this Friday

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 202605 mins

Unlike the first tranche, which was rolled out in phased clusters across the regions, the second disbursement would reach all eligible beneficiaries at the same time.. the beneficiaries have already completed a mandatory business development skills training programme, a requirement under the initiative before qualifying for the start-up capital. The government will on Friday roll…