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Ruto, Raila commission Ksh66 billion Makasembo Housing Project in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewJuly 9, 202505 mins

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga officially commissioned Phase I of the Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31. The project, developed by the Local Authorities Pension Fund (LAPFUND), marks a major milestone in the government’s affordable housing programme and the broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Construction of…

CS nominee Kagwe proposes consultative approach in livestock vaccination program

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 202503 mins

Cabinet Secretary Nominee Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock Development) has proposed a consultative approach in the livestock vaccination program. The former Health CS said the decision to vaccinate livestock ultimately lies with the owner. Experts will be involved to address misconceptions and provide facts. Speaking during the vetting exercise by the Committee on Appointments, Kagwe…

Uriri residents laud govt for fast-tracking Gogo Power Substation expansion

Sacco ReviewJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 202505 mins

Uriri residents have lauded the government for fast-tracking the expansion of the multimillion Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) Gogo Power Substation, whose groundbreaking ceremony is set for early this year. Area Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has been leading a major campaign aimed at compensating residents whose parcels have been taken over. Nyamita tabled the…

The Kenya Sugar Board given 6 months to fast-track sector reforms

Sacco ReviewDecember 13, 202407 mins

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has been given a six month ultimatum to draft regulations aimed at streamlining operations of the troubled sugar sector. Agriculture Principal Secretary, Kiprono Ronoh, said these regulations are crucial for ensuring the effective implementation of the new law which came into place following the recent assent of the Sugar Bill…

President Ruto defends govt livestock vaccination

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 202402 mins

President William Ruto has defended the government’s livestock vaccination initiative, set to commence in January 2025. Ruto said the initiative is a critical step toward improving animal health and boosting the livestock sector. The program will see to the vaccination of 22 million cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and 50 million sheep and…

President Ruto signs the Sugar Bill into law to revitalize the sector

Sacco ReviewNovember 5, 202405 mins

President William Ruto has assented to the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2022) which seeks to revitalize the sector, enhancing growth, regulation, and support for cane farmers nationwide. Sponsored by MP Emmanuel Wangwe and co-sponsored by Senator. David Wakoli, the Bill was considered by both Houses and approved by the National Assembly…

Biashara Sacco chairman awarded by President Ruto for long service at ASK

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 202402 mins

President William Ruto has awarded Biashara DT Sacco Chairman Joseph Njamuku with ‘Long Service Award’ for his 30-year long service at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK). The award was delivered to him by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who represented the president during the official opening of Central Kenya national agricultural show at Kabiru-ini showground…

President Ruto to preside over first Kisumu Livestock auction this month

Sacco ReviewJuly 19, 202404 mins

President William Ruto is expected to preside over a livestock auction at this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kisumu Regional Show, slated for July 24-28 at Mamboleo Showground. The auction, which is being held for the first time in Kisumu County, will be a key attraction at the regional show, which has attracted over…

Transition technical challenges made some customers get Hustler loans without IDs, says KCB

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 2024July 17, 202405 mins

The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has recently responded to Auditor General Dr. Nancy Gathungu’s report which showed that some customers received Hustler loans without Identification Cards noting that the problem was caused by technical hitch during transition. Through a statement from the bank Managing Director Mrs Annastacia Kimtai, KCB indicated that the auditor had shared…

Register to benefit from subsidized fertilizers, Ruto urges farmers

Sacco ReviewOctober 20, 2023October 20, 202303 mins

President William Ruto has urged unregistered farmers to register and benefit from subsidized fertilizers to boost their production. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kericho Green Stadium, the President emphasized that his administration is committed to ensuring that every farmer in Kenya has access to the resources they need to thrive. He revealed that…