Chairman Special Economic Zones Authority Fred Muteti speaking at Kalawa market in Makueni county during women empowerment initiative. Photo/Lydia Ngoolo.

Women empowerment eases shylock stress, SEZA chair says

SEZA Chairman Fred Muteti says women empowerment is reducing reliance on shylocks. He urged women to continue saving through chamas and table banking. The initiative supports women’s access to finance, markets and sustainable livelihoods. As the government continues empowering women through the women economic empowerment initiative, chairman Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Fred Muteti has…

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Bodaboda riders receives a cheque after an empowerment meeting at Mukuyuni Social Hall. Photo/ Lydia Ngoolo

Kaiti bodaboda Saccos get Ksh2.5m, urged to invest wisely

Ksh2.5 million was disbursed to bodaboda SACCOs in Kaiti, benefiting 1,200 riders. Leaders urged the groups to invest the funds in profitable projects. Mukuyuni Self Help Group received Ksh449,000 and plans to start a petrol station. Leaders have called on bodaboda Saccos in Kaiti constituency, Makueni County, to invest the Ksh2.5 million disbursed under a…

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Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia. Photo/courtesy

MP Kailemia urges youth to embrace saving culture to benefit from government funding

Kailemia urged youth to embrace saving and join registered groups. She said even small savings can build long term financial security. She encouraged table banking to access government funding and investment opportunities. Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia has urged the youth to embrace a saving culture by enrolling in registered groups to benefit from government…

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CS Wycliffe Oparanya handing over a dummy cheque during the launch of Budalangi Market Women SACCO-Photo|Courtesy

Budalangi Market Women SACCO launched as 79 groups unite to boost women enterprises

The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, on 3rd  June, 2026,  presided over the official launch of the Budalangi Market Women SACCO, bringing together 79 registered women groups in a move set to deepen financial inclusion in the region. The event saw KSh8.4 million disbursed to women groups to support enterprise development…

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