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Trade Boost in Gatundu South as implementation of infrastructural projects gains momentum

Sacco ReviewJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 202606 mins

The trading activities are set to boom in Gatundu South as implementation of infrastructural projects gains momentum. The government is tarmacking over 180 kilometers of roads across the constituency at a cost of Ksh2.3 billion, projects that are taunted to boost trade and change livelihoods. On Wednesday, area MP Gabriel Kagombe launched the tarmacking of…

U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA, boosting Kenya’s trade prospects

Sacco ReviewJanuary 14, 202603 mins

The United States House of Representatives has passed a Bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a further three years, marking a significant milestone in U.S. Africa trade relations and providing renewed certainty for key export sectors in Kenya. In Kenya, the textile and apparel industries operating within Export Processing Zones…

Kenya halts on harvest, trade of macadamia nuts to allow maturity and boost quality

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202503 mins

Kenya has imposes temporal halt on the harvesting and trade of domestically produced macadamia nuts from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced. The move aims to allow the crop to reach full maturity and maintain Kenya’s reputation for high-quality macadamia nuts in both local and international…

Narok County sets up 20 livestock saleyards to boost trade and local economy

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202503 mins

The Narok County Government has unveiled plans to establish 20 livestock saleyards across the county in a bid to enhance trade, improve market infrastructure, and uplift the livelihoods of local livestock traders. Speaking during the official opening of a new saleyard at Mulot Market in Narok West Sub-county, Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu said the initiative…

Raila Odinga to attend FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu this month

Sacco ReviewMay 5, 202404 mins

Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has confirmed his attendance and participation in the FESTAC Africa Festival 2024 that will take place in Kisumu. Raila said the history of Africa, the continent’s heritage and culture will be major highlights at the the Festival, which will be held in the city of Kisumu in Kenya. From…

Governor Wavinya urges investors to seize opportunities in Machakos

Sacco ReviewApril 19, 2024April 19, 202406 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged both local and international investors to take advantage of the numerous investment opportunities, ample returns on investment and improved business environment in the county. Speaking on April 17 at the Machakos International Convention Centre when she hosted investors in a round table meeting attended by Cabinet Secretary for Investment,…