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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…

Palm oil project worth Sh15B set for Lamu County

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2026August 12, 202603 mins

Lamu is set to host a Ksh15 billion palm oil project backed by CPF Group and Witu Nyongoro Ranch. The project is expected to create jobs and business opportunities in production, processing, logistics and value addition. Palm trees are expected to mature within three to five years, supporting long term economic activity in the region….

Five dormant Cooperative Societies in Lamu set for revival

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202503 mins

Lamu County Cooperative director, Paul Thauri has revealed that five dormant Cooperative societies in the County are set for revival to cater for the financial need for the local and spur development. Speaking to Sacco Review from Lamu town recently, Thauri said that the trend will enable county residents to join the Cooperatives in large…

Lamu County welcomes six new cooperative societies to boost economic development

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 202404 mins

Some six cooperative societies have been registered in Lamu County by the Cooperative Development Ministry, Sacco Review has reliably established. Speaking to Sacco Review from Lamu town recently, Lamu County Cooperative Director, Mr. Paul Thauri revealed that the county is currently in the process of registering more Cooperative societies to enable county residents to join…

County to revive dormant Saccos at a cost of Kshs 150,000

Sacco ReviewJune 14, 2021June 14, 202101 mins

By Tsozungu Kombe Lamu county government has set aside Kshs. 150,000 to revive dormant Savings and credit cooperative societies (Saccos) According to Lamu county government cooperative Auditor, Mr. Nickson Baya, the revival of the dormant Saccos in the county will enable mores residents to join and save heavily for bigger loans to accomplish their personal…

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Women Saccos raise Sh11m to bolster operations

Sacco ReviewMarch 4, 2020March 4, 202001 mins

By Tsozungu Kombe Women Saccos in Lamu County have received a boost of Sh 11 million to enhance their activities. The money was raised during a fundraiser held recently. The county has also registered four youth Saccos according to the area Cooperative Auditor Nickson Baya. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office, Baya urged youth…