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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…
By Staff Reporter Kiambu County has the highest distribution of Deposit-Taking Saccos headquarters outside the national capital, Nairobi. According to the market regulator, the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) report, the national commercial and administrative capital, Nairobi City County, hosts headquarters of 41 DT-Saccos while Kiambu has 15. The Co-operative Societies Act under which DT-Saccos…
By Jackson Okoth A trend is rapidly emerging where DT-Saccos prefer to look inwards when seeking to replace Marketing Managers, Finance Managers, Chief Executive Officers or even Chairpersons to the Boards of Directors. Those Saccos with no suitable replacements from within the society would rather poach these executives from other saccos rather than extend their…
