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The outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Dr Habil Olaka (second right) presents the certificate for Overall Winner in Customer Satisfaction Survey to Co-operative Bank team (from left) Phoebe Mureithi, Rosemary Nyamweya and Steve Kirui.

Co-op Bank emerges overall winner in banking survey

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Cooperative Bank  was named Overall Winner of the recently conducted Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Kenya Bankers’ Association (KBA), which also declared it the winner in the Tier One Bank Category. This is the second consecutive win, having also won the overall title for year 2022. The survey was conducted by interviewing…

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Co-op Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Gideon Muriuki

Saccos set for KSh5.7 billion dividend bonanza from Co-op Bank’s KSh32 billion profit haul

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Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Saccos) will this year receive Ksh5.7 billion in dividend after Co-operative Bank of Kenya announced profit before tax of Ksh32.4 billion for Full Year 2023 as it prepare to have its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM)  on May 17, 2024. This will be the same level of dividend paid to Saccos…

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KUCCCO Acting CEO , Arnorld Munene addressing the Sacco leaders at Whitesands hotel in Mombasa.

KUSCCO warns Saccos against declaring unrealistically high dividends

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The country’s Sacco umbrella body, Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative (KUSCCO), has warned the entities against declaring unrealistic dividend payouts in a bid to retain membership. Speaking during Imarika Sacco’s Annual Delegates Meeting (ADM) in early March at Travellers Beach Hotel in Mombasa, KUSCCO Acting Managing Director Arnold Munene noted that it is…

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Windfall for Sacco members as huge dividends, rebates are paid in 2024

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It is a windfall season for active members of Saccos as their societies announce surprisingly high dividends at their Annual General Meetings (AGM) even as the multi-billion sub-sector employs different strategies to improve their services. The high dividend payments, which have given tidy returns to shareholders, come as a relief as they will be crucial…

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CS for Cooperatives Simon Kiprono Chelugui (third right) with his PS Patrick Kilemi (second right), Eva-Ngigi-Sarwari, Country Manager of Visa Kenya and George Ombado Director of ACCOSCA (left) during launch o Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania (FIKT).

ACCOSCA partners Visa to allow access to formal financing for unbanked populations

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The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has partnered with VISA to launch Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania (FIKT) project to  improve access and usage of formal financial services among underserved communities and small businesses. The project aims to leverage the strength of the Sacco sub-sector in Africa and the Visa…

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Kenya to partner with Zambia for growth of Cooperatives.

Kenya to partner with Zambia for growth of Cooperatives

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Principal Secretary State Department for Co-Operatives Patrick Kilemi has said the Government of Kenya will partner with Zambia’s to improve the growth of cooperatives in the country. The PS who attended a two-day Zambia’s inaugural National Conference on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives in Lusaka, Zambia said the cooperation will enhance and…

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Gusii Youth Bunge Sacco Chairman Asha Moronya addresses the press after the Sacco's Annual Delegates Meeting at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre. Photo: Emmanuel Gwakoi

Gusii Youth Bunge restructures loans to ease members’ burden

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Gusii Youth Bunge Savings and Credit Cooperative Society chairman, Asha Moronya has said the society restructures members loans to ease their burden. Members, notes the official have challenges repaying loans owing to global economic recession and it is necessary for the management to assist them. “We restructure their loans and support them repay the loans…

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Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu awards certificate to one of the farmers who had a undergone one-week training. Photo courtesy

400 farmers trained on modern farming in Narok West

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Farmers in Ilmotiok Ward in Narok West, Narok County have undergone a rigorous training for one week which was sponsored by Kupanda2Grow Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation based in Netherlands. Over 400 farmers were taught on the modern farming techniques. READ ALSO: Study finds only 20 per cent of women are saving for retirement Area Governor…

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Study finds only 20 per cent of women are saving for retirement

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Old Mutual has launched its latest Financial Services Monitor, which offers invaluable insights into the financial behaviours and attitudes of Kenyans, with a particular focus on women. Old Mutual Women’s Network Patron Anne Nyamu said the second edition of the Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor (OMFSM) provides a comprehensive analysis of the Kenyan economy, highlighting…

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Programme to boost SMES in training, linkages and financial access launched

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Over 1500 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from across the country are set to receive a boost in financial literacy training, market linkages, business networking and financial access through a newly launched empowerment programme. The Inua Biashara programme brings together financial institutions, media houses, the national chamber of commerce and industry as well as learning institutions;…

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