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President Ruto launches KenGen Kaishan Green Ammonia Fertilizer factory, paving way for Agric self-reliance

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202505 mins

President William Ruto has officially launched the KenGen–Kaishan Green Ammonia Fertiliser Project in Olkaria, Nakuru County, marking a significant step towards boosting Kenya’s agricultural self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on fertiliser imports. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, President Ruto emphasized that the project is a testament to Kenya’s ambition to combine renewable energy, innovation,…

CS Kagwe distributes nine milk coolers to farmer producer organizations and institutions in Nakuru

Sacco ReviewOctober 31, 202503 mins

The Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary CS Mutahi Kagwe has distributed nine milk coolers to farmer producer organizations and institutions in Nakuru County. The nine are part of 230 coolers procured through the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) at a cost of Ksh 1.2Billion. Speaking when he presided over the 69th Graduation Ceremony…

Delegate demands transparency as Shirika Housing Coop faces pressure over withheld inquiry report

Sacco ReviewOctober 23, 202505 mins

Shirika Housing Cooperative Society is under scrutiny after Nakuru County delegate Navera Ugaga formally demanded access to a long-awaited inquiry report that has been withheld from members. The report, commissioned under Section 58 of the Cooperative Societies Act, was intended to shed light on internal affairs and governance issues within the society. In a letter…

CS Kagwe calls for building of knowledge–driven agriculture to boost food security

Sacco ReviewAugust 30, 202503 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, CS Mutahi Kagwe has called for the building of knowledge –driven agriculture to help farmers increase yields in order to boost food security in the country. Speaking at Egerton University, Njoro in Nakuru County during the opening of the Kenya National Research Festival which kicked off this week, Kagwe called for greater…

Nakuru to host Milk value-chain conference set for September

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 202506 mins

Nakuru County is set to host the first-ever milk value chain conference and exhibition where scientists and experts from relevant government ministries and research institutions are expected to offer specialist direction on issues revolving around the dairy sector. The event, themed “Climate Resilience, Innovation, Technology in Dairy Production, Processing and Trade Through Farmers Empowerment”, running…

Empowerment Programs key to grassroots prosperity, says DP Kindiki

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202505 mins

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has emphasized that the government is fully committed to uplifting those at the bottom of the economic pyramid through grassroots empowerment programs. Speaking on Saturday during the Molo Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum held in Molo town, Nakuru County, Kindiki defended the government backed empowerment programs and initiatives which targets savings and credit cooperatives. DP…

Cooperative leaders urged to embrace good governance for quality service delivery

Sacco ReviewJuly 13, 202508 mins

Nakuru County Director of Cooperative Josephine Ngandu has urged the leaders of all cooperative movement in the county to embrace good governance in order to render quality services to members. Speaking in Nakuru city, Ngandu reiterated that good cooperatives governance is the pillar of growth and service delivery. “The Leaders of Cooperative Movement should ensure…

KUSCCO to hold SACCO Societies Act Review Workshop in Naivasha

Sacco ReviewJuly 9, 202502 mins

Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Kuscco) will hold Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) SACCO Societies Act Review Workshop from 29h July to 1st August 2025. In a statement, KUSCCO indicated that the workshop will be held in Naivasha town, Nakuru County will be attended by Saccos Chief Executive Officers, committee of experts and…

Nakuru Governor introduces Co-op Revolving Fund

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202401 mins

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has introduced Co-operative Revolving Fund pumping in an initial amount of Ksh25 million to help co-operative members in the county to get access to cheap loans. According to the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Trade, Co-operative, Tourism and Culture Stephen Kuria who is also former Biashara Ward Member of…

Kihika gives Ksh50 million to Saccos in Nakuru

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202403 mins

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has splattered monumental smile on Sacco members in the county with the actualization and operationalization of Co-operative revolving fund. The move is a huge boost as the previous county government regimes had failed to put in place the fund despites numerous promises. Equally with the same spirit of increasing capitalization for…