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Nyeri dairy farmers boosted as gov’t hands over 12 bulk milk coolers to curb post-harvest loses

Sacco ReviewNovember 16, 202504 mins

The government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has handed over 12 bulk milk coolers to Nyeri dairy farmers to save the farmers from post-harvest loses resulting from poor milk processing and storage facilities. ‎Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the coolers will benefit some 3,600 farmers…

CS Kagwe warns against fake seeds as KEPHIS opens regional lab in Nyeri

Sacco ReviewNovember 6, 202506 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has sounded a stern warning to individuals involved in the sale and distribution of counterfeit seeds, describing the act as a national security threat and “treasonous.” Speaking during the official opening of a new Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) regional office and ultra-modern laboratory in Nyeri, Kagwe said fake…

Central Kenya National Show moves to Nyeri with focus on climate-smart agriculture

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 202506 mins

The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) has announced that the 2025 Central Kenya National Show will take place from 10th to 13th September at Kabiruini Show ground in Nyeri County. This year’s premier agricultural and trade exhibition will run under the theme “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth”, highlighting innovation, sustainability, and…

Governor Kahiga lauds Cooperatives for supporting economic growth in the county

Sacco ReviewJuly 9, 2025July 10, 202504 mins

Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Cooperatives in the County for fast tracking economic growth and supporting livelihoods. Speaking during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations Governor Kahiga said the cooperatives are supporting more than half a million members. “The increase of cooperatives is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people and…

Tower Sacco expands to Nyeri as it marks 30th branch nationwide

Sacco ReviewFebruary 12, 202506 mins

Tower Sacco, one of Kenya’s leading Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations, has officially opened its Nyeri branch, marking a significant milestone as the sacco now boasts 30 branches across nine counties. The grand opening was graced by H.E. David Kinaniri Waroe, representing Nyeri Governor H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, PhD., EGH. In his address, Waroe commended Tower…

14 Nyeri tea directors sent home as new ones takes over

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202402 mins

Tea farmers in Nyeri County have elected new directors to manage their tea factories. The farmers sent home 17 directors, re-electing 3 who were directors at Rigati, Chinga and Gathuthi, the elections exposed frustrations the farmers have been going through under leadership of the former directors. READ ALSO: Kisumu ranked among 1000 most innovative cities…

New Sacco for Othaya small traders

Sacco ReviewJune 23, 2021June 23, 202104 mins

By Malachi Motano Small traders in Othaya, Nyeri County have no reason to worry of where to save their hard earned money after they registered a new Sacco. Small intrepreneurs and mechanics can now use the Sacco in mobilising savings in the County and beyond. According to the traders Sacco chairman Joseph Wanjohi, the entity…

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…

Traders Sacco records growth

Sacco ReviewJune 4, 2021June 4, 202103 mins

By Asa Maina Four-year-old Nyeri South Traders Sacco paid a dividend of 10% in 2020, an increase from eight percent in 2019. The Sacco chairman Joseph Wanjohi said it had also paid out a dividend of 10% in 2017 and but the payout declined to 4% in 2018. Speaking during its fourth Annual General Meeting…

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Retired teachers to develop Sh143m project

Sacco ReviewApril 29, 2021April 29, 202103 mins

By Our Reporter A group of retired teachers in Nyeri County have launched the construction of a Sh143 million housing project. The group known as Tekimamo (Tetu, Kieni, Mathira, Mukurweini and Othaya) was founded in 1968. Sampesa Agency Ltd is finding the construction of the commercial rental houses to be built in four-storey blocks. Upon…