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By Elijah Nyaanga The Kisii County Government has been accused of neglecting the Cooperative sector by not allocating resources to facilitate its activities and finance members. Speaking during the July 2 County’s Ushirika Day celebrations held at the Gusii Coffee Cooperative grounds in Kisii town, Development Committee Chairman, Stephen Ogamba challenged the Government to factor…
By Staff Writer There used to be a day when it would take one a whole day to travel from your house to the nearest Sacco branch, transact, paybills and travel back. Nowadays, you can transact and paybills on your phone in under 2 minutes and get on your business. Tangazoletu Limited, a Kenyan ICT…
By Makoma Musyoka Universal Traders Sacco has introduced a Check Off Loans product to better service delivery and attracts more members. The product enables salaried members to access loans through pay slips. Check Off loans are available to employees whose employers have signed an agreement with a lending institution. Sacco Board of Directors Chairman Simeon…
By Our Reporter Kilifi County Secretary, Bibi Fondo has said Sh95 million will be allocated to women, youth and people with disabilities through Saccos to improve their living standards. Speaking during the official closing ceremony of Imarika Sacco Special Delegates Meeting recently Fondo said that many people in the country have managed to accomplish their…
By Tsozungu Kombe More than 50 officials from nine newly registered Saccos in Kwale County recently underwent training on financial management. The two-day induction course was conducted by the Kwale County Government to enable them manage their Saccos in a more effective and efficient manner. Kwale County Government Trade and Co-operatives Director, Mr. Nyamawih Charo…
By Wesley Ondieki Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Sacco is set to open a fully fledged FOSA branch outside Mombasa, Sacco Chairman, Rashid Anam (pictured) has said. “Among our future prospects, we will have a FOSA in a place yet to be identified outside Mombasa. We will also partner with members to start…
By Tindi Kuchio IG (Invest and Grow) Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited members have been urged to buy more shares in the Sacco when their salaries are increased. Speaking during the Sacco’s Special Delegates Meeting at Golf Hotel in Kakamega recently, Kakamega County Co-operative Commissioner, Nathan Mukhweso said this will increase the Sacco’s share…
By Mary Wanjiru Ndung’u Savings and Credit Co-operative Society’s (Saccos) membership recruitment is an ongoing process that requires planning and a well thought out strategy. The reasons as to why Saccos need to constantly recruit is so as to grow their membership base, maintain their relevance and strengthen their financial muscle. Recruiting is the lifeblood…
By Jackson Okoth The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has raised the red flag over an increase in the volume of Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) beyond the prescribed limits. The Authority is also concerned that most DT-Saccos are not retaining sufficient earnings to build capital, proportionately to the growth of their asset bases. “It also shows…
