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Nanyuki Bus Park set for Sh60m facelift

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 202604 mins

Ksh60m facelift planned for Nanyuki Bus Park. Project will improve transport and business facilities. Leaders want street lighting fixed for a 24-hour economy. The 50-year-old Nanyuki Bus Park is set for modernisation, laying the groundwork for 24-hour economy enterprises in the town. Under the Ksh60 million programme, dilapidated structures will be demolished and replaced with…

Nanyuki flower farm workers protest unfair dismissals

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 202604 mins

Over 200 Nanyuki flower farm workers protested over alleged unfair dismissals and poor working conditions. Workers accused the management of harassment, unpaid overtime and unsafe working conditions. They urged the Ministry of Labour to intervene as local leaders called for dialogue. More than 200 workers at a privately owned horticultural farm in Nanyuki, Laikipia County,…

Laikipia adopts agroecology policy to promote organic farming

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202604 mins

Laikipia is adopting an agroecology policy to promote organic farming and reduce hazardous pesticide use. The policy will support sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and conservation of indigenous seeds. Farmers say it will improve health, protect the environment, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals. Laikipia farmers have initiated domestication of an agroecology policy and Bill by…

Farmers in Isiolo, Meru, and Laikipia learn innovative sustainable agricultural practices

Sacco ReviewOctober 17, 202406 mins

Farmers, students and pupils from Arid and semi-arid areas of Isiolo, Meru and Laikipia counties received digital literacy and modern agriculture skills to fight food insecurity. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in collaboration with other partners brought experts in Agriculture and Dairy farming who sensitized them on effective methods of pests and diseases control in crops,…

Governor Irungu lauds cooperatives for boosting county’s economy

Sacco ReviewNovember 17, 2023November 17, 202302 mins

Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu has lauded the role of cooperatives in uplifting residents’ lives and as a key driver of economic growth in the county. He noted that the county boasts of 210 registered cooperatives with a membership of over 98,000 and a total asset base of Ksh7.4 billion. “Cooperative societies, as a mass movement…

Nyeri Sacco targets Laikipia farmers in its growth agenda

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 2021July 10, 202103 mins

By Our Reporter Nyeri based NewFortis Sacco has trained its eyes on farmers and pastoralists in Laikipia County in a bid to deliver banking services to them and enhancing food security in the semi-arid region. NewFortis Chairman John Githinji said the Sacco was partnering with agricultural officers and other key players in the agricultural sector…

Traders in Nyeri form a Sacco to mobilise savings and grow their businesses

Sacco ReviewJune 14, 2021June 14, 202105 mins

By Malachi Motano Traders inNyeri County have no reason to worry of where to save their hard earned money as one more savings and credit cooperative Society (Sacco) made up of small intreprenuours and mechanics springs up in to help in mobilising savings in the County and beyond. According to the traders Sacco chairman Joseph…

Laikipia County sets aside Sh35m for Saccos and small traders

March 16, 2017March 16, 201702 mins

By Kiptanui Rutto. Saccos and small business entrepreneurs in Laikipia County will receive financial boost after the County Government set aside Sh35 million this financial year as part of a revolving fund to revive Co-operatives and improve small businesses. According to the County Trade and Co-operatives Executive, Ann Cheptoo, the move will see members of…