Farmers in Saccos to benefit from warehouse partnership

By Wasike Elvis East Africa Exchange Company(EAX) has partnered with ABC Bank and East Africa Farmers Federation to build a Warehouse in UasinGishu County to be used by farmers in co-operatives. EAX Chairperson Jendayi Frazer said the facility to be built following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the three will help…

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Reprieve as more Saccos set up base in Nakuru

By Munene Maina. Business people and residents of Nakuru County towns can now access credit at low interest rates in addition to other co-operative services as more Saccos open branches in the region. Nakuru and Naivasha towns have recently recorded an increase in the number of savings and credit co-operative societies (Saccos) operating in the…

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Sacco eyes investment in assets to empower youth

By Dennis Bett. Elgeyo Marakwet Youth Bunge Sacco has embarked on a mission to invest in assets and business generating activities as a way of empowering the youth. Speaking recently in Iten Town during the Annual Delegates Meeting, Chairman Nathan Tanui said that the society had grown its savings from Sh85,000 when it was established…

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Rich menu for Saccos from SMEP Microfinance Bank

By Jackson Okoth In an effort to reach out to Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Saccos), SMEP Microfinance Bank is re-engineering its product offerings. The idea is to ensure that Saccos have their needs well catered for. “We already have several Saccos as our clients who are able to borrow from us at very competitive interest…

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Sacco members more assertive after training

By Munene Maina. Co-operative members in Nyandarua County are now more enlightened following training and education programmes conducted by County’s co-operative department, according to a senior official. Nyandarua Co-operative director, Veronica Kahura said the training has enabled Sacco members to effectively engage their officials during annual general meetings. “Before this, in most co-operatives, members hardly…

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Rongo boda boda riders urged to form Saccos

By John Ochieng. Boda boda riders in Rongo Sub-County have been urged to form and register groups such as savings and credit co-operatives (Saccos) to give themselves opportunity to save and borrow. A local politician Joseph Ngani told the operators to form groups that would facilitate financial savings to help build their individual financial base…

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Nyanza youth urged to boost finances via Saccos

By Opiyo David Youths in Nyanza region have been asked to embrace savings and credit co-operative societies (Saccos) to uplift their economic status. Kisumu Airport Taxi Operators Sacco Chairman George Obunde said the societies will not only help the youth realize their development potential but also assist them in improving education levels. Obunde who was…

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Kenya Re donates 1pc of its profits to disabled

People With Disabilities (PWDS) have been urged to save their money through Saccos to receive loans which will enable them expand their businesses. Kenya Re-insurance Managing Director, Jidiah Mwarania said the company has embarked on a campaign aimed at creating independence for people with disabilities. He disclosed that Kenya Re has invested one per cent…

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