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Laikipia’s Ushanga Cooperative showcases Kenyan attire in Atlanta, US

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 202402 mins

Laikipia based Sossian Ushanga Marketing Co-operative Society Ltd took the opportunity to showcase Kenya’s rich cultural heritage globally. The society with more than 700 members, took the opportunity during the President William Ruto US state visit. The Retail Store that has ‘Made in Kenya’ brands in Atlanta, Georgia, US.Laikipia MP Jane Kagiri said the women…

Assent Sugar Bill into law, Suba North MP urges President Ruto

Sacco ReviewMay 20, 2024May 20, 202404 mins

Leaders drawn from sugarcane growing belt have called on the President William Ruto to assent into law the Sugar Bill that has now passed its first and second reading at the National Assembly and Senate. Suba North MP Caroli Omondi said with the passing of the bill, farmers were bound to benefit fully from cane…

President Biden to host Ruto at White House on May 23

Sacco ReviewMay 9, 2024May 9, 202404 mins

United States President Joe Biden has planned to welcome President William Ruto to the White House this month, which will be a state visit after changing plans to visit Africa last year. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said recently that the visit set for May 23 will mark the 60th anniversary of US-Kenya diplomatic…

State allocates KSh5 billion to Hustler Fund in 2024-2025 budget

Sacco ReviewMay 6, 202402 mins

The State has allocated KSh5 billion for the Hustler Fund in the 2024/2025 budget. The fund, managed by the Cooperatives department is aimed at providing cheap mobile loans to Kenyans. In the present financial year, the Government had allocated KSh10 billion towards the same but it was trimmed in the first supplementary budget. READ ALSO:…

286,000 locally assembled phones sold since October 2023, says CS Owalo

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2024April 18, 202402 mins

Some 268, 000 government-backed locally assembled smartphones have been sold to Kenyans since the first consignment was unveiled to the market end of October last year. The figure translate to 80 per cent of the 330, 000 phones assembled. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo speaking at Aga Khan University’s…

Coffee farmers laud govt’s commitment to cut fertilizer prices

Sacco ReviewSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 202205 mins

By Kamau Njoroge Coffee farmers from Gatundu North in Kiambu County have hailed president William Ruto for promising to reduce the price of fertilizers by half. The farmers, led by John Kaguchia, said they are optimistic that through cheaper fertilizers, their production will increase and in turn translate to higher returns. “We are glad that…

Cooperative leaders laud creation of Cooperative Ministry by President Ruto

Sacco ReviewSeptember 14, 2022September 14, 202205 mins

By Sacco Review reporter A policy promise by President William Ruto to create a Cooperative and SME Ministry has been applauded as a step in the right direction. In his inauguration speech on Tuesday at Kasarani, President Ruto announced the creation of the ministry in a clear move aimed at enhancing Kenyans’ living standards. “We…