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Oparanya decries persistent underfunding, says ministry struggling to deliver mandate

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 202603 mins

Co‑operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has raised alarm over what he termed persistent underfunding in his Ministry, warning that the financial strain is undermining its ability to deliver on its mandate. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives during deliberations on the 2026/27 budget estimates, Oparanya said his office has…

Oparanya urges stronger investment in MSMEs and co-operative societies

Sacco ReviewMay 21, 202603 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Co‑operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has called for increased investment in small businesses, Saccos and grassroots economic programmes, insisting that government initiatives must translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Kenyans. Appearing before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives during deliberations on the 2026/27 Annual…

Government releases KSh13.6 million Uwezo Fund and KSh10.2 million Youth Fund to groups in Lugari

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 202604 mins

The Ministry of Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has disbursed KSh13.6 million under the Uwezo Fund and KSh10.2 million from the Youth Development Fund to women, youth, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lugari constituency. Presiding over the issuance of cheques at Chevaywa Vocational and Training Centre, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya urged beneficiaries…

Kangundo women, youth asked to form groups to access Gov’t affordable loans

Sacco ReviewJanuary 28, 202603 mins

Kangundo Member of Parliament (MP) Fabian Kyule has asked women and youth in the region to form groups that will enable them to borrow loans from government. Kyule decried that the government has allocated funds to the Women Enterprise Fund, Uwezo Fund and many others targeting women and youth, however many are not using them…

Govt disburses Ksh 20.1Million Uwezo fund , Youth fund in Shinyalu

Sacco ReviewJanuary 26, 2026January 27, 202603 mins

The National Government has disbursed Ksh 20.1Million Uwezo and Youth Fund cheques to various self-help groups in Shinyalu Constituency in a bid to eradicate poverty. A total of Ksh.20.1 Million Uwezo and Youth Fund Cheques has been disbursed to women, PWD and youth groups in Shinyalu Constituency. The funds will assist members access funds to engage…

MP Dawood urges President Ruto to order audit on Hustler fund

Sacco ReviewJune 6, 2025June 6, 202505 mins

North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood has urged President William Ruto to order an audit on Hustlers Fund in a bid to unravel how Ksh 6 billion was lost. The Hustler Fund, a flagship government initiative aimed at empowering low income Kenyans through accessible credit, is now grappling with a massive Ksh 6 billion loss, money loaned…

Joy as Imenti Central groups receive Kshs 6.9 million from Uwezo fund

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2025April 18, 202504 mins

Imenti Central Member of Parliament Moses Kirima has disbursed Kshs 6.9 million Uwezo Fund to over 80 local groups comprising youth and women in a bid to promote self-reliance and small-scale entrepreneurship. Speaking after disbursing cheques to groups, the law maker emphasized that the money is interest-free and meant for development-focused groups. Kirima also noted…

Malindi Women and Youths advised to form groups to get Uwezo Fund loans

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 202503 mins

Women and Youth in Malindi Sub County in Kilifi County have been advised to form groups to enable them get Uwezo Fund loans provided by the government to boost their businesses. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Malindi town recently, Malindi sub-county Youth Development Officer, Mtana Mwahunga revealed that Uwezo Fund loans in…

Gov’t to merge Uwezo Fund, Youth Fund and Women Enterprise Fund into a single entity, the Biashara Fund

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 2025April 26, 202503 mins

The national government will now merge the Uwezo Fund, Youth Fund and Women Enterprise Fund into a single entity that is Biashara Fund. This will help in streamlining access to financing for small businesses and eliminate loopholes that have led to misuse Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya has said CS Oparanya who…

Prudent management and expertise fuel sacco growth in Bondo

Sacco ReviewMarch 17, 202504 mins

The sterling performance of the Saccos in Bondo has been attributed to prudent management, proper capacity building, and adherence to best practices. The various Saccos have been placed under an umbrella management entity called Goldian Credit Limited, where experts offer real-time solutions to the Saccos (small businesses), guiding them and taking them through best business…