Why Tai Sacco won Champions of Governance Award

By Munene Maina. Tai Sacco Society Limited won the Most Consistent Organization in the Co-operatives category during the recently held Champions of Governance (COG) Awards, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK). This was at the ICPSK COG AWARD Gala night held on November 4th, 2016 in Nairobi. “This is a…

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Govt to unveil Co-operative policy

By Stephen Makabila. The State Department of Co-operatives has embarked on a new four-year strategic plan aimed at taking the sector to the next level, even as it plans to unveil a new Co-operative policy by next month. The department has equally focused on major activities that may turn around the sector this year with…

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Bingwa Sacco raises Sh103 million in share drive

By Munene Maina. Bingwa Sacco Ltd has raised Sh103 million in a share drive promotion that started in October last year. “This is a big success for our Sacco. The share drive was an arduous task but I am happy we were able to surpass our target of Sh100 million,” said the Sacco chairman, Cyrus…

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Saccos invade office space business

By Jackson Okoth. A number of deep pocketed Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Saccos) are setting up ultra-modern complexes with a view to leasing or renting out office space to interested parties. This segment of the property market is becoming an attractive option for the Saccos eager to pump more cash in the form of rental…

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Entrepreneurs Sacco gets more members

By Titus Wafula Kakamega Entrepreneurs Sacco (KES) Limited’s membership has grown steadily to more than 400 entrepreneurs with businesses since it started in 2002. Having been established with the sole aim of assisting small-scale businesses, the Sacco has over the years expanded to incorporate a larger segment of workers from various organizations. And with a…

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Feted Daima Sacco unveils agency banking

By Munene Maina.   Daima Sacco has rolled out agency banking in a move aimed at expanding its reach countrywide. The Sacco plans to set up agencies at various trading centers in Embu before moving to other counties enabling its members get several banking services closer home. This comes as a relief to many people…

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Members have say in AGMs, says officer

By Our Reporter As various Saccos alter and amend their by-laws to allow members to be represented through a delegates system, a section within the co-operatives system are not uncomfortable with this emerging trend. The question is whether members should retain Annual General Meetings (AGMs) as the supreme authority of a Sacco or pass this…

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Trans-National Sacco to go after loan defaulters

By Kephas Ayiecha Trans National Times Sacco has warned of stern action against Sacco members who default on loans. Sacco Chairman, Christopher Nyongesa (pictured) said the defaulters had caused the society to fail to implement its projects and risk being overtaken by others. Nyongesa noted that as a result, some faithful members who had acted…

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IG Sacco bets big on youth and women

By Our Reporter Invest & Grow Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited (IG) Sacco has embarked on an ambitious plan to recruit more youth, women and disabled persons to become members. In order to achieve this, the Sacco has launched new financial products that will appeal especially to the youthful teachers who have been recently…

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Inside the mind of top Sacco boss

By Wesley Ken C.S Peter Nyamai, the Mombasa Port Sacco Chairman, is a seasoned Cooperative management guru. Prior to joining Mombasa Port Sacco (MPS) in 2013, Nyamai had held, among others; the position of Vice–Chair at Bandari Sacco. Bandari has been for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) employees whereas MPS was for Kenya Cargo Handling…

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