CS Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya with his PS Patrick Kilemi at SACCA Congress 2024
New committee launched to tackle billions in farmers’ cooperative debts
The National Government has kicked off process of offset debts in the farmers cooperatives society by setting up a committee to audit debts worth billions of shillings owed to farmers by cooperatives societies. The committee which is chaired by cooperatives commissioner is set to look into the issue of debts which has been arising in…
CS Co-operatives Wycliffe Oparanya with PS for Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi and other leaders in the New KCC.
CS Oparanya gives new KCC management 90 days to give report on how to improve its productivity
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Co-operatives Wycliffe Oparanya has directed the management of new Kenya Co-Operative Creameries (KCC) to give a report within 90days on the restructuring process of the government corporation to have a vibrant and productive institution. The CS alongside Principal Secretary for Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi on Monday had a meeting with the New KCC…
Malindi International Airport
Unlocking Kenya’s Tourism Potential: A Call to Action for Affordable Adventures!
The Government has been urged to review its tourism strategy by offering high-quality products at affordable rates to compete with the global market and attract more German tourists to the country. Delayed expansion of the Malindi International airport has also been cited as a bottleneck to the growth of tourism especially in Malindi since international…
Wakenya Pamoja CEO Isaack Omwenga at his office
Why collaterals are gaining popularity over unsecured loans
As competition stiffens from commercial banks, majority of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) are making clever moves to accept personal security such as title deeds and log books in place of the traditional guarantors for loans. In recent years, a significant number of Saccos across the country have reportedly been giving members the option…
Empower youth by developing products that resonate with them, Saccos told
Saccos have been urged to develop youth-attractive products and services that include tailored saving plans, micro-loans for start ups, and financial literacy programmes aimed at empowering them to make informed financial decisions. Kiambu Deputy Governor Rosemary Kirika, speaking during Dimkes Sacco’s 25th anniversary at St Paul ACK Church grounds in Kiambu town, said young people…
West Kenya retirees demand justice for fleeced funds
Retirees of the giant West Kenya sugar company limited are now calling for the ethics and anticorruption commission (EACC) to investigate the fleecing of the Ksh.88Million by the sacco. The retirees allege that their efforts to have the sacco, which serves the miller employees, pay their retirement dues has failed in several occasions, prompting them…
Solution Sacco Chairman Francis Murithi Rimberia speaking during the Solution Sacco 30th Anniversary celebrations
Why Solution Sacco is the Sacco to watch out for in 2024
Solution Sacco in recent years has achieved an all-round growth stamping its legacy as being one of the very best Sacco in the Co-operative world. The Sacco which has been in existence for over 30 years under the leadership of the Chairman Francis Rimbera, bagged the best trophy in credit management deposit taking Saccos category…
A leading Miraa expert and nursery owner displays some of the varieties during a forum for farmers in Embu
University of Embu empowers miraa farmers with essential legal knowledge
The school of law at the University of Embu has launched major campaigns to equip local Miraa farmers on the legal intricacies involving the farming of the crop classified a pillar to the County’s economy. Under a chain of various legal aid clinics, resource persons drawn from the institutions now vibrant school of law, farmers…
SACCA congress delegates to plant 15,000 trees in Kenya to boost forest coverage
In an effort to practically join the Government of Kenya in fulfilling its obligation of advocating for trees planting in the Country, SACCA Congress delegates will plant 15,000 trees within Education institutions in Gilgil sub county, Nakuru , Friday this morning. The African Confederation of Cooperative Saving and Credit Association Executive Director George Ombando said…
Uasin Gishu County Governor Jonathan Bii addressing the inaugural Eldoret City cooperatives leaders forum
Governor Bii advocates for cooperative model to drive economic growth
Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii has urged county residents and stakeholders to adopt the Cooperative model as a means to build a better future for all. During his address to cooperative leaders at the inaugural Eldoret City Cooperative Leaders Convention Forum recently, which was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya,…
