Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
For many countries in Africa, the youth constitute over half of the population leading to debates about whether these group can be a driving force for change and improvement, or whether they represent a challenge to development as many youth experience high rates of poverty and unemployment. The youth in Kenya have feasible business ideas…
By Azael Masese The noose is set to tighten on Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) loan defaulters with a proposed law that allows them share records of all members having been tabled for debate in Parliament. Sacco will share amongst themselves the credit records of their members if a Bill before Parliament is passed…
By Tsozungu Kombe Saccos and Co-operatives societies in the country have been urged to play an active role in the government’s Big Four Agenda in a bid to realize speedy development. Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development, Mr Adan Mohammed further said that the Government’s Big Four Agenda are Manufacturing, Food…
By Stephen Makabila It will not be business as usual for the increasingly vibrant service providers in the Co-operative Sector when the new Co-operative policy is operationalised soon. The government, through the State Department of Co-operatives, now plans to vet service providers to ensure briefcase firms milking Saccos and Co-operatives are locked out. “There are…
By Munene Maina Cosmopolitan Sacco intends to open four additional satellite offices in an effort to take services closer to members. The Sacco has five branches namely Nakuru, Naivasha, Bahati, Molo and Narok. In 2016, the society paid members Sh296 million dividends and interest, a growth of 21 per cent increase from the year 2015….
By James Wakahiu Robbers who reportedly broke into Daima Sacco in Manyatta town of Embu County and accessed the strong room failed to open a safe containing money, despite using sophisticated tools. The gang of about six raided the sacco’s premises around 3.30am on Monday February 5, 2018. Embu North OCPD Mark Wanjala said a…
By Munene Maina Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has pledged to revitalize the co-operative sector in the county. The Governor said his Government will employ more staff in co-operative department to fast-track inspection of all co-operatives. “Co-operatives are essential in our county economy and we are committed to promoting good governance in all societies,” said the…
By Azael Masese The State Department of Co-operatives will soon disburse about Sh170 million to Sot Tea Growers Sacco (Stegro) to revive its operations. This is part of the Sh300 million debt waiver earmarked for the Bomet County based society whose operations were grounded due to illiquidity challenges. Senior Deputy Commissioner Geoffrey Njang’ombe said they…
By Azael Masese Majority of the Sacco actors will turn to Co-operative Education Days to refocus on their growth prospects in the face of hard economic times due to a lingering pro election mood. Globally, this is considered a critical principle in the cooperative movement, as it cultivates a people participation approach in the management…
Midlands Mr Charles Mutai is the new Midlands Sacco board chair, taking over from Mr Wesley Korir. Based in Bomet County, Midlands has a membership of over 18,000 and Mutai is expected to play a vital role in increasing the number, giving a figure of 1,000 as their yearly target.
