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Reprieve for Matatu operators, traders as Kiambu obtains orders suspending Makongeni bus park takeover

Sacco ReviewNovember 5, 202505 mins

The Kiambu County Government has obtained a court order suspending a ruling that had allowed the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) to take over Makongeni Bus Park in Thika. The Environment and Lands Court in Thika on Monday, November 3, issued an interim stay of execution of the ruling pending an inter partes hearing set…

Meru market traders elect their leaders

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202504 mins

Makutano Market traders from Meru County have elected leaders to govern the activity of the market. The elections which are held after three years saw traders coming together to have new leadership to steer the market forward. The traders had Samuel Gitonga reelected as the Chairman for the fourth consecutive time; Elijoy Kagwiria won the…

Gov’t warns traders against transit and export of raw macadamia nuts

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202502 mins

The government has warned traders exporting raw macadamia nuts (in shell and unprocessed macadamia) in the country. In a statement Agriculture and Food Authority Director General Dr Bruno Linyiru indicated that several consignments of the raw macadamia nuts alleged to be in transit through Kenya have been intercepted at various border points. The interception are…

Meru traders blame market congestion after car rams into market, injuring five

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 202506 mins

Traders at Gakoromone market in Meru town have been left in shock after a vehicle lost control and rammed into roadside market traders, injuring five people in the process. The incident occurred in the afternoon as traders were busy selling their merchandise at the busy market. Witnesses say the vehicle, which was slowly navigating through…

Meru traders call for elections of new leaders

Sacco ReviewJune 10, 202503 mins

Traders at Gakoromone market, in Meru County are calling for the election of new leaders, alleging corruption by the current leadership. They have raised concerns over disbursement of empowerment funds that were released by the government a few weeks ago. The bitter traders also raised questions on the formula and methodology of distribution, citing unfairness. “We…

Machakos traders relieved as Governor intervened to stop demolitions

Sacco ReviewNovember 1, 202403 mins

Traders in Machakos Town on Monday morning breathed a sigh of relief after Governor Wavinya Ndeti intervened to stop the demolition of their shops which was already underway near Machakos Level 5 hospital. Some of the traders said they had recently secured loans from their SACCOS to restock their shops in readiness for the peak…

Taveta traders to benefit from KSh70 million modern market

Sacco ReviewMarch 1, 2024March 1, 202406 mins

Traders in Taveta Sub- county, Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from a KSh70 million modern market under construction in partnership National Government and county administration. The State is collaborating with the county under Economic Stimulus Programme. Speaking on Thursday, February 29 during the meeting with traders for deliberations on the construction of the…

Traders’ Sacco in Garissa pleads with county over planned demolition of stalls

Sacco ReviewFebruary 29, 2024March 1, 202405 mins

Sukuma Gate Sacco members are pleading with the County Government of Garissa not to demolish their stalls where they have been earning their daily bread for long. The members, mostly comprising mama mbogas and petty traders decried the planned eviction from their stalls after Garissa Municipality, through the Enforcement Notice, Form P.P.A. 7, dated January…

Report: SMEs worst hit by debt crisis

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 2023September 6, 202303 mins

A recently released Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) survey, which has the backing of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has revealed that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the worst-hit by debt crisis. The survey revealed that one in every six small scale business borrowers has defaulted on a loan in the past eleven months….

Traders form Sacco to boost growth

Sacco ReviewApril 27, 201801 mins

By Staff Writer Small business owners in Kakamega County have formed a Sacco to enhance their businesses growth. “It will offer loans and business skills so that traders do not rely on hand-outs from politicians,” said Women Representative Elsie Muhanda. Muhanda, who spearheaded the Sacco’s formation, said it will offer members loans and training on…