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250 youth in Nyeri to benefit from 45-day NYOTA skills training

Sacco ReviewJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202608 mins

At least 250 youth drawn from five informal settlements in Nyeri County are set to benefit from a 45-day Social Emotional Skills training programme under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) initiative, a government-led intervention aimed at empowering vulnerable young people and improving their employability. ‎The training, which is scheduled to begin next week,…

Nyeri governor launches Youth in Agriculture Programme

Sacco ReviewDecember 3, 202405 mins

The Council of Governors (CoG) Vice Chair and Nyeri Governor, H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, has launched the Tupande Youth in Agriculture Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and CoG. The initiative, unveiled at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri, aims to inspire youth to pursue agriculture-based careers, enhancing agricultural productivity in Kenya. The program, implemented under…

Nyeri set to launch the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023

Sacco ReviewNovember 25, 202403 mins

The Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, and Social Services held a press briefing to announce the upcoming launch of the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023. The event is set for November 29, 2024, at Moi Nyeri Complex School. Led by Gender CECM Esther Ndung’u, the briefing highlighted the policy’s transformative agenda aimed at addressing…

Taifa Sacco unveils state-of-the-art headquarters in golden jubilee celebrations

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 2024October 24, 202404 mins

Nyeri-based Taifa Sacco yesterday celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters as part of its Golden Jubilee festivities. The day’s events were marked by pomp and color, beginning with a thanksgiving service at ACK Church in Nyeri. Nyeri County Governor, Dr. Mutahi Kahiga, who officiated the event, hailed the new headquarters as the start of…

Nyeri ready to host ASK show, branch manager affirms

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 2024August 22, 202402 mins

The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nyeri County Branch Manager Amos Kirui has affirmed that the county is keen to successfully host the upcoming 56th Central Kenya ASK Show. Speaking yesterday during the inspection of Kabiruini Showgrounds where the event will be held, Kirui revealed that all preparations were done and expressed optimism that that…

Nyeri County keen to further development in cooperative sector, Governor says

Sacco ReviewNovember 30, 2023November 30, 202303 mins

Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has celebrated the remarkable progress made in the cooperative movement, from the establishment of new Saccos to the training of leaders in financial management and good governance. “Under the county’s leadership, 100 cooperative society elections have been successfully conducted, fostering inclusive participation and democratic processes. Furthermore, 600 cooperative leaders have…

County to train Coop leaders on prudent management

Sacco ReviewAugust 23, 2023August 23, 202303 mins

Nyeri County government will train all cooperative society officials to enhance prudent management in the sector. Governor Mutahi Kahiga said the training will be done annually. “We shall be getting all the board members from coffee, milk cooperatives and Saccos among others and train them so that their management and governance skills are enhanced,” he…

Farmers under The Potato Consortium to reap first harvest today

Sacco ReviewJune 30, 2023June 30, 202303 mins

Potato farmers, who are the key players in the potato value chain “The Potato Consortium”, will today witness the harvesting of potatoes in the first demonstration farm in Kieni sub county, Nyeri county. The consortium, led by Co-operative Bank and the County Government of Nyeri alongside other consortium partners Yara E.A, Bayer E.A and Agrico PSA, will see the buyer of…

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2NK gives back to community

Sacco ReviewMarch 9, 201811 mins

2NK Sacco has patnered with The Nyeri Hospice and Tumutumu School for the Deaf along with schools and homes that cater for people with special needs as a way of giving back to the community according to the Sacco Chief Executive Officer, Ann Nyawira.

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Nyeri matatu Saccos complain over unfair competition

Sacco ReviewMarch 9, 201802 mins

By Joseph Mukubwa Nyeri matatu Saccos have complained over unfair competition from rivals. This has led to a situation where these matatu operators are losing out on their daily earnings as fares fall even with an increase in the cost of fuel. “It is now survival for the fittest for us while commuters are celebrating…