Agnes Munyi, Head of Operations Bandari Sacco.

Lack of professional standards hurting co-op sector

KSPC has no legal mandate to set guidelines in hiring of Sacco staff By Our Reporter The Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) industry has yet to develop a framework that can be used when recruiting of senior management staff or even board members. While most of these Saccos have vetting committees, which nominates individuals…

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Charles Omwansa, CEO Gusii Mwalimu Sacco.

Use mobile banking to avoid Corona: Gusii Mwalimu boss

By Elizabeth Angira  Teachers have been urged to do mobile banking to avoid Coronavirus pandemic. This after the  teachers  have been camping at Gusii  Mwalimu  Sacco  Branch waiting  for their  dividends on long cues.  Speaking in his office, Gusii Mwalimu Sacco Branch, Mr.  Charles Omwanza  stated  that  it has become  a challenge  to handle  such huge  crowd  of teachers  who are  not adhering  to the  government …

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Mafanikio Sacco CEO Eunice Kaboi during the past event.

Saccos in rush for pensioners’ cash

By Jackson Okoth A growing number of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) are facing a dilemma.  Most are at a loss over how to retain an ageing membership that is fast withdrawing from the society, upon retirement from formal employment. Majority Saccos have no specific financial products or services for their retired members, owing…

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Mr Geoffrey Njang’ombe Commissioner for Co-operatives during a past event.

Why Kenya’s Co-operative Movement is on upward trajectory

By Geoffrey Njang’ombe The Co-operative Movement in Kenya has mobilized savings to the tune of Sh776 billion and commands an asset base of Sh1 Trillion. It has granted members loans to the tune of Sh742 billion. This is big achievements for our country and we will continue providing a conducive environment for the growth of…

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Violet Ndungu, CEO Muki Sacco.

Young CEO steers growth at Muki Sacco

By Munene MainaMuki Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, a fast growing rural based Sacco in Kinangop, Nyandarua County is a story that began with the sowing of small but well-selected seed that blossomed into an inspiring co-operative. Muki’s phenomenal growth has been a tale of humble beginnings using members’ own savings, and using members ingenuity to progress…

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Deputy President Dr. William Ruto boards Ngong Bodaboda Sacco matatu after meeting its members in his residence in Karen.

Bodaboda Sacco that has Deputy President’s attention

By Obegi Malack  Motorcycles are increasingly becoming a popular means of transport for many rural and urban dwellers.  However, a National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) report has found that motorbike riders are the leading cause of road accidents, increased crimes, and teenage pregnancies. Many boda boda operators have also become lynch mobs who know no…

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Prime Time Sacco Chairman Thomas Rotich leading the guests in handing over reflectors to the youths.

Prime Time Sacco out to improve youth, women livelihood as Covid-19 battles economy

By Dennis Bett Boda Boda operators in Elgeyo Marakwet have received reflectors and face masks from Prime Time Sacco as part of its corporate social responsibility. 13 Boda Boda youth groups benefited. The Sacco has issued more than 100 motorbikes to the youth on loan and plans to ensure that more youth acquire the motorbikes…

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George Ombado, CEO African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA).

Covid-19: WOCCU appoints new committee to identify, share best practices with co-ops

By Staff Reporter African Confederation of Savings and Credit Cooperatives Chief Executive Officer George Ombado has been named a member of the World Council of Credit Unions newly established Committee.  The Covid-19 Response Committee will be dedicated to identifying best practices and strategies that credit unions around the globe can utilize to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic….

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Neno Sacco Chairman Mr Peter Manga during an interview.

Dust to Grass: journey of Neno from welfare to reputable Sacco

By Kamundia Muriithi A welfare group formed by a few matatu operators in Embu County in the late 90s has grown into one of the largest public transport Saccos in the country. Nairobi, Embu, Nissan Operators (Neno) Sacco is today a formidable and reputable transport based cooperative with a fleet of well managed vehicles in…

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