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The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By John Majau The miraa sub-sector has shown signs of recovery from the two-year ban in Somalia, signalled by the increased deposits farmers make at Saccos and other banking institutions. According to Mr Titus Munjuri, Dhabiti Savings and Credit Cooperative Society’s chief executive, farmers’ deposits had risen by about 15 per cent over the past…
By Tsozungu Kombe Youths in Taita Taveta County have been urged to form Saccos to enable them prosper. Speaking to Sacco Review in Wundanyi recently, Taita Taveta Cooperative director Mr. Erastus Gonzi said that youths are the majority and they should be sensitized on the importance of forming Saccos to uplift their living standards. “Though…
By Obegi Malack obegimalack@gmail.com Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) national chairperson Robert Njue has called upon teachers Saccos to join the association to pool resources together and address the unique needs of Saccos. Njue, who is also Winas Sacco chairman, said the association has been successful in ensuring employers remit money to the Saccos on…
By Peter Otuoro Nakuru county tourism stakeholders have urged Governor Susan Kihika to increase funds allocated for the industry in order to bolster tourism in the county. Led by Nakuru County Tourism Association Chairperson David Mwangi, the stakeholders said that Tourism had been undermined by the previous county government by being allocated the least budgetary allocation despite its significant role in improving the…
By Peter Otuoro Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has said Cooperative societies in Nakuru County will get Ksh1 billion every year to boost their economic activities. Speaking at Nakuru ASK Showground during her inauguration as new county boss, she said her government will support all Cooperative societies within Nakuru and ensure they actively contribute to the…
By Paul Ngugi Ruo Human resource practices, both individual and organizational play an integral role in the growth or failure of any organization. It’s important to note that human actions are the greatest contributor towards any organization’s success and this is a key area that can’t be ignored in the cooperative sector. In Kenya today…
By David Kipkorir The Cooperative movement welcomed the commitment to restore the ministry, saying such a move will encourage transformative changes in the sector. With Simon Chelugui having been nominated as the preferred Cabinet Secretary to take over this crucial docket, sector players are upbeat things are looking up at last. During his swearing-in ceremony…
By Sacco Review Writer President William Ruto has appointed Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary, Simon Chelugui to the new Cooperatives docket in the same capacity. Chelugui is the only Cabinet Secretary serving under the Uhuru Kenyatta regime to be retained and will spearhead Co-operatives and Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development. Cooperative players…
By Azael Masese Kenya National Police Deposit-Taking Sacco is crafting an ambitious growth strategy aimed at positioning itself as a critical brand in mobilising savings and extending affordable credit, even as the number of Kenyans joining the Sacco to access its top notch products and services grows overboard, Board Chair David Mategwa has said. “We…
By George Otieno Imarika Foundation, in partnership with Mephi Hospital, recently held a free eye medical camp at Matsangoni area in Kilifi County to provide eye health services to area residents. Community members were first taken through health talks on various issues before proceeding to see several medical teams present to serve them. The services…
