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Bodaboda groups in Kilifi get car wash machines, water tanks from NGAAF

Sacco ReviewAugust 2, 202404 mins

More than 600 bodaboda operators, tuktuk, and taxi drivers have received grants in form of cheques, car washing machines and water tanks from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) worth Ksh3.5 million that will help uplift their standards of living. The project pioneered by the Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu seeks to empower the…

Kihika gives Ksh50 million to Saccos in Nakuru

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202403 mins

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has splattered monumental smile on Sacco members in the county with the actualization and operationalization of Co-operative revolving fund. The move is a huge boost as the previous county government regimes had failed to put in place the fund despites numerous promises. Equally with the same spirit of increasing capitalization for…

Kesma appoints Stephen Ligawa as new CEO

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 2024August 1, 202405 mins

Kenya Sugar Millers Association (KESMA) has appointed former Sony sugar Managing Director (MD) Stephen Ligawa as its new (CEO). Kesma chairperson Jayanti Patel said Ligawa brings over 30 years’ experience in the industry having worked at Sony sugar for all the years. Ligawa takes over from advocate Saulo Wasilwa who principally served in 2022 and…

West Pokot farmers benefit from solar pumps to boost agriculture

Sacco ReviewJuly 26, 2024July 26, 202402 mins

West Pokot farmers have benefited from pumps from The Kerio Valley Development Authority and Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, they have played a significant role in ensuring that lighting and irrigation challenges are solved at the cheapest possible cost. Speaking to local farmers and residents during the launch of the pumps Lochakapong stated that water and…

Kisumu County to start demonstration farms in all wards

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202403 mins

The County Government of Kisumu intends to start demonstration farms in all wards as a means of promoting climate smart agriculture and ensuring food security. The county executive committee member in charge of agriculture Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock Development and Irrigation Ken Onyango said the demonstration farms will be used in educating farmers on new farming…

Rift Valley Cooperative Stakeholders commend President Ruto for nominating Oparanya as CS

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 2024July 25, 202402 mins

Cooperative stakeholders in Rift Valley Region have commended President William Ruto for nominating Wycliffe Oparanya for the position of Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development. Led by former Boresha Sacco Chief Executive Officer Moses Chebor,the Cooperative stakeholders said Oparanya is a well-experienced leader who will perform in the sector. Chebor said Oparanya has…

Who is Moses Oparanya , the nominee for CS Cooperatives

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 2024July 25, 202401 mins

President William Ruto has nominated Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya as the nominee for the position of the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises. The president announced his nomination during a media briefing at State House on Tuesday. The 68 year old served as a governor for Kakamega County from 2013 to…

PS Kilemi urges Saccos to frequently upgrade ICT systems

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 2024July 26, 202405 mins

Principal Secretary State Department for Cooperatives Development Patrick Kilemi has urged cooperatives societies to adopt and frequently upgrade their ICT systems to aid in prompt decision-making and efficient delivery of service. The PS who was speaking during the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of DIMKES DT Sacco Society Ltd On 19th July 2024 at ACK St. Paul’s…

Unison Sacco seeks to hire 12 workers for different posts

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202405 mins

Unison Sacco, a leading Tier One Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative, is seeking to hire nine clerks, one internal audit clerk, and two call center officers. The nine clerk officers will be deployed to perform as Teller/Customer care officer/Loan assistant/Marketing officer. The minimum qualifications for these positions include; a Diploma in Management, Co-operative Studies, Marketing,…

2024 ASK Kisumu Regional Show to open its doors on July 24

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 2024July 25, 202403 mins

More than 120 exhibitors are expected to showcase their products during this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya Kisumu Regional Show. The Chairman of the ASK Kisumu Regional Show George Ong’udi said the show will kick off from July 24 to 28 at the Mamboleo Showground. Speaking at the St Stephens ACM church in Kisumu during…