Sacco Review

CS Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya, Jack Ranguma Chair SASRA and CEO Peter Njuguna during release of 2023 Annual SACCO Supervision Report.

SACCO members up from 6.42 m in 2022 to 6.84 m 2023, SASRA 2023 Supervision Report indicates

Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has released 2023 Annual SACCO Supervision Report, the report documents the performance, activities, and operations of SACCO Societies in Kenya. The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives, Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Wycliffe Oparanya who was the chief guest during release of the report on Wednesday said the SACCO industry…

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Siaya County Governor James Orengo during the opening of the DTB branch in Bondo with other officials./ Photo courtesy

Orengo backs launch of DTB bank Bondo branch

The Governor of Siaya County James Orengo has termed the newly launched Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) branch in Bondo as a significant milestone, not just for the bank, but for the residents. Speaking during the commissioning of the bank recently, Orengo asserted that Bondo, just like many other fast urban growing areas across the Nyanza…

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Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku awards a land owner a title deed./ File photo

Land owners petition county govt over freehold land rates

Kajiado land owners have filed a petition in court challenging the constitutionality of the Kajiado County Finance Act 2023. The petitioners; Sheria Mtaani Organization, advocate Shadrack Wambui, Residents associations from Olkeri,Ngong Oloo surutia, Acacia among others raise several key issues regarding the Act, asserting that it violates their constitutional rights and fails to adhere to…

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Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Newly established molecular lab to promote health concerns, Kisumu DG says

Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili has backed the newly established molecular laboratory at the County Referral Hospital to promote surveillance of public health concern diseases through multi-disease testing platforms. Speaking during the launch of the testing platform recently, Owili noted that with the establishment of the new facility, Kisumu is moving closer towards…

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Machakos County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Anthony Mutunga./ Photo Agnes Orang'o

Machakos coffee farming revival on course, Cooperatives Chief Officer says

Machakos County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Anthony Mutunga has affirmed that the revival of coffee farming in the county is well underway. Speaking on the county’s ambitious plans to boost the once-thriving coffee sector recently, Mutunga emphasized the importance of integrity in cooperative leadership as a key driver for success. “There’s a need for integrity…

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The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Lake Region Economic Bloc to partner with Indian Railways Corporation to boost tourism

The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya has revealed that they are looking to partner with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation to promote the region as a prime tourism destination. Speaking in Kisumu recently, Nyagaya said that the collaboration would position Kisumu County as the first port of call…

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Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya (c) with Cooperative University top management led by VC Prof. Kamau Ngamau (4th r) at NSSF office./ Photo courtesy

CS Oparanya promises more support to Cooperative University  

The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has said the government will allocate more resources to support to the Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) in executing its role in the growth of co-operative movement in Kenya. Oparanya who met the University’s top management led by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kamau Ngamau…

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Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya. / Photos Calistus Imbayi

Oparanya urges Uwezo Fund beneficiaries to form Saccos

Cooperatives and SMEs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has emphasized the importance of forming cooperatives among beneficiaries of the Uwezo Fund. He highlighted that by coming together; individuals can create a larger pool of resources, enabling them to get more substantial funding for their business ventures. Oparanya stated, “When you join cooperatives, you have an…

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Cooperatives Development Senior Commissioner Churchill Amatha ushered to Mombasa International Show./Photo courtesy

Coast Region cooperatives urged to register in numbers for 24th SACCA

Co-operatives Development Senior Commissioner, Churchill Amatha has urged Coast Region Saccos  stakeholders to register in numbers for the upcoming 24th Savings and Credit Cooperatives Associations (SACCA) Congress on October 6-12, 2024 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking during Mombasa International Show, Amatha said the event aims to unite the sector to explore opportunities, address challenges, and…

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Finance CECM Onesmus Kuyu (middle) with beneficiaries at Ndithini, Masinga Sub-county./ Photos Stephen Muthini

Over 10 CBOs receive donations from county govt to boost income

Over ten Community Based Organizations and hundreds of individuals across Machakos County have received direct capital injection courtesy of the county government  in form of car wash machines, seats and tents for hire, parasols and climate smart cooking jikos among other items. The items were issued by Finance and Economic Planning County Executive Committee Member…

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