World Bank backs Sh13.5bn groundwater plan for drought counties

Ksh13.5 billion groundwater project targets five drought hit counties with chronic water shortages New water infrastructure could support livestock, farming, schools and health facilities while creating local jobs Long term success will depend on sustainable groundwater use, maintenance and protection of the new infrastructure The World Bank and the national government have committed Ksh13.5 billion…

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Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali leading a fundraising drive organised by the Gumi Saku Miraa Sacco. Photo/courtesy

Marsabit Governor backs Gumi Saku Miraa Sacco fund drive for women traders

Marsabit governor led a Gumi Saku Miraa Sacco fundraiser for women traders. The drive aims to strengthen the Sacco and expand financial inclusion. County pledged continued support for Saccos and women entrepreneurs Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali led a fundraising drive organised by the Gumi Saku Miraa Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO), aimed…

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Marsabit County Senator, Mohamed Chute.

Senator seeks clarity on status of Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya

Marsabit senator Mohamed Chute has requested a statement from the Senate Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources chaired by Senator John Methu regarding the status of the KfW Development Bank-funded Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya (DRPNK). He has called on the Committee to provide a list of the counties where the programme has…

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Beatrice Mogire Afya Sacco chairperson.

Delay by counties to remit staff contributions hampering smooth operations of Saccos

The delays and sometime failure by counties to remit deductions to Saccos has hampered their smooth running and even risking liquidity. Saccos now say that employer institutions’ failure to honour their obligations of remitting Sacco deductions affects the financial performance of these firms, despite various policy and administrative measures being put in place to address…

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