Sacco Review Newspaper

22/04/2025

FORMER KUSCO DIRECTORS FIGHT DIRECTIVE OF REMOVAL FROM SACCO's OFFICE.

KUSCCO former directors who were removed from office are now fighting a directive for their removal from positions they hold in their respective Saccos.

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21/04/2025

KIRINYAGA COFFEE FARMERS REAP BIG AS SEASON PAYOUTS RELEASED.

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga have a reason to smile following the release of huge payout rates for the 2024/2025 season. Already 27 coffee factories out of the 75 wet mills have announced a payout of between sh100 and sh.145 per kilogramme for the cherry.

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18/04/2025

PARLIAMENT PASSES ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAWS BILL PROPOSES TO AMEND SACCO ACT.

The National Assembly has passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

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18/04/2025

DP DECRIES THE SLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THE AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES CENTRE.

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has expressed concerns over the delay of Sh1.3 billion Kabonyo Kanyagwal Aquaculture and Fisheries Centre in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu County, saying it might not meet its set timelines.

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18/04/2025

JOY AS IMENTI CENTRAL GROUPS RECEIVE KSh 6.9 MILLION FROM UWEZO FUND.

Imenti Central MP 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.

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18/04/2025

CS DECLARES WAR ON DEADLY FARM CHEMICALS.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has declared an all-out war on toxic farm chemicals, vowing to rid the country of hazardous substances.

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has declared an all-out war on toxic farm chemicals, vowing to rid the country of hazardous substances. Speaking in Meru recently, the CS noted that cancer cases are on the rise

18/04/2025

MERU GOVERNOR ASSENTS THE COOP AMENDMENT BILL.

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has assented to the Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill aimed at strengthening governance of the cooperative movement.

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17/04/2025

SENATOR PETITIONS SENATE TO PROBE COLLAPSE OF METROPOLITAN SACCO.

Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has petitioned the Senate to urgently probe the financial collapse of Metropolitan National SACCO Limited. Auditors had uncovered Kshs12 billion loss, over 75,000 members were unable to access their savings.

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14/04/2025

WEST KANO IRRIGATION SCHEME RICE FARMERS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN COOPERATIVES.

Rice farmers in West Kano Irrigation Scheme have been encouraged to join cooperatives to improve their yields. The farmers drawn from Kolwa, Ahero, and Kobura Ward were told the move would secure better markets, and maximize returns on investment through fair pricing.

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14/04/2025

KENYA SUGAR BOARD MOVES TO NEXT SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION ON THE PROPOSED SUGAR ACT.

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) is moving into the next phase of subsidiary legislation to enforce the Act following a series of public participation meetings designed to gather insights from cane farmers about the proposed Sugar Act of 2024.

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14/04/2025

KEBS CALLS ON KENYANS TO BE MORE VIGILANT WHEN BUYING GOODS.

Kenya Bureau of Standard (KEBS), Mount Kenya Regional Manager Jacqueline Kang’iri urged members of the public to be vigilant when purchasing goods by checking out for the KEBS standardization Mark.

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14/04/2025

AGRICULTURE CS ISSUES AN ULTIMATUM YO MIRAA TRADERS, ANNOUNCES KEY REFORMS.

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting.

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07/04/2025

MALINDI WOMEN AND YOUTHS ADVISED TO FORM GROUPS TO GET UWEZO FUND LOANS.

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.

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07/04/2025

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi County have been urged to submit their Accounts Books for early auditing, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Kilifi town recently, Kilifi County deputy Cooperative Director, Mary Mkare revealed that early auditing of Cooperative Societies Accounts Books would enable members to know exactly their Cooperatives financial status.

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi County have been urged to submit their Accounts Books for early auditing, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Kilifi town recently, Kilifi County deputy Cooperative

03/04/2025

PRESIDENT RUTO VOWS TO CRUSH MIRAA CARTELS EXPLOITING FARMERS.

President William Ruto has vowed to crush miraa cartels who are exploiting farmers. To achieve this, President Ruto tasked his deputy Kithure Kindiki with the role of eliminating the cartels that are taking advantage of miraa farmers.

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03/04/2025

JOY FOR MERU FARMERS AS PRESIDENT LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT NEW MARKETS IN THE COUNTY.

President William Ruto completed his Meru county tour by launching the construction of eight new markets in a bid to enable farmers sell their produce easily.

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03/04/2025

GOVT TO MERGE UWEZO FUND AND WOMEN ENTERPRISE FUND INTO A SINGLE ENTITY; THE BIASHARA FUND.

The national government will now merge the Uwezo Fund, Youth Fund and Women Enterprise Fund into a single entity that is Biashara Fund.

Read more: https://saccoreview.co.ke/govt-to-merge-uwezo-fund-youth-fund-and-women-enterprise-fund-into-a-single-entity-the-biashara-fund/

03/04/2025

BODA BODA RIDERS URGED TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS OVER MONEY.

Kisii County Matatu Owners Association has called for road safety from all drivers and bodaboda riders. The Association’s Chairman Simeon Nyamwaro said that most drivers compete for money and carry excess passengers for profit making especially at this time students are closing school a practice he says leads to accidents that could be avoided.

Read more: https://saccoreview.co.ke/bodaboda-riders-urged-to-prioritize-safety-of-their-customers-over-money/