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Devki pledges compliance with law as Kishushe Ranch grants consent for Iron Ore mining

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 2026010 mins

Devki Group of Companies has pledged to strictly adhere to the law and prioritize local interests after shareholders of the Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited granted the investor consent to proceed with iron ore mining in Taita Taveta County. The commitment was made on Saturday during a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cooperative held…

Kishushe Ranch Coop backs Govt-led solution to unlock mining investment and jobs

Sacco ReviewJanuary 25, 2026012 mins

Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited has welcomed a permanent government-brokered solution to long-standing disputes over mining activities at the Taita Taveta based ranch Addressing the press on Saturday in Voi, Kishushe Ranching Coop leaders said that move has cleared the way for legally compliant investors to operate, with local leaders expressing confidence that the move…

KWS banks on new technology to secure wildlife and boost tourism

Sacco ReviewDecember 20, 202508 mins

The government has intensified the use of advanced technology and elite ranger units to strengthen wildlife protection and safeguard tourism, as Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rolls out extensive reforms aimed at improving security, conservation outcomes and visitor confidence. Speaking on Friday during the passing-out parade of KWS cadet officers at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy…

Taita Taveta’s Kishushe Ranch reopens doors to investors after peaceful leadership transition

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202507 mins

Kishushe Ranch has ushered in a new era of stability after years of internal wrangles, with a fresh leadership team taking over and pledging to revive stalled investment projects at the 60,000-acre cooperative in Taita Taveta County. This followed after the Kishushe Ranch Cooperative Society Ltd on Wednesday handed over control to a new committee…

Taita Taveta registers 27 new cooperatives in abid to expand county development

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 2025November 4, 202503 mins

Twenty seven new cooperative societies have been registered in Taita Taveta County by the Cooperative Development Ministry officials, Sacco Review has learnt. According to the Taita Taveta County Cooperative Director, Erastus Gonzi the registration of the new societies in the region would enable residents to get loans and invest heavily to boost their personal development….

Taita Taveta farmers urged to join Cooperatives as County launches subsidized livestock vaccination drive

Sacco ReviewOctober 9, 202508 mins

Taita Taveta County leadership has issued a strong call to livestock farmers to register with ward-based cooperatives, positioning these organizations as the primary gateway to accessing critical veterinary services and agricultural support under the newly launched National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project. Speaking during the launch of the National E-Voucher Vaccination program at Manoa, Mwatate…

Solar-powered sunflower refinery to rescue Taita Taveta farmers from costly cross-border processing

Sacco ReviewOctober 6, 202508 mins

Over 3,000 sunflower farmers in Taita Taveta County will soon bid farewell to the costly and exhausting trips to Tanzania for processing their produce, following the groundbreaking of a solar-powered sunflower oil refinery in Taveta on Friday. The facility, established by the Kenya Red Cross Society through its Integrated Food Security and Livelihood project with…

CSOs fault Taita Taveta County budget, demand inclusive development projects

Sacco ReviewSeptember 6, 202505 mins

Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs) in Taita Taveta County have expressed strong dissatisfaction with development projects approved by Members of County Assembly for the 2025-2026 budget period, citing misaligned priorities that fail to address the real needs of vulnerable populations. Speaking during a press briefing in Voi town on Friday, Mercy Mwakio, representing the CSOs caucus,…

Elections suspended at Taita Taveta Iron Ore-rich Kishushe ranch Cooperative

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202507 mins

The highly anticipated leadership elections at Kishushe Ranch have been postponed indefinitely following irregularities in the membership register, prolonging a governance crisis that has plagued the mineral-rich cooperative for over a decade. The postponement which was announced during what was supposed to be Election Day, has resulted in the installation of a five-member interim committee…

Chaos erupts at company’s Annual General Meeting over KSh100 million

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 202403 mins

During the Kasigau Ranching Company Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was took place on Friday, May 10, disputes arose as shareholders were not pleased by the Board of Directors and how they spent the company’s finances. The more than 3750 shareholders rejected the company auditor and secretary reports which they described biased and inaccurate. READ…