Sacco Review|The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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Prime Time Sacco is seeking to recruit a professional, self-motivated and result oriented person to fill the vacancy of the CEO. A letter signed by the Sacco Chairman dated Sep 11, 2023 stated that the applicant should have the following qualifications: Applications must have attached copies of Identity Card, CV, Certificates and other testimonials. Interested … Read more
The Commissioner for Cooperative Development has approved the registration of Trans-Tena Sacco. A letter addressed to the Sacco Chairperson dated September 8, 2023 and signed by Trans Nzoia County Cooperative Officer Edith Watimah stated that the Sacco’s certificate of registration has been duly signed by the Commissioner for Cooperatives who also approved a copy of … Read more
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui has proposed that Saccos be allowed to clear their cheque books directly as opposed to the current practice of doing it through commercial banks. The CS said Saccos were incurring a lot of expenses when clearing their cheques through commercial banks. “I believe that Saccos will be able to … Read more
Over 100 firms in the real estate sector have formed an association dubbed Real Estate Stakeholders Association to help end the many cases of Kenyans being conned millions of shillings by fraudulent land buying and selling companies. According to Zani Properties Limited chairman Shamton Githere, the association will play a pivotal role in regulating the … Read more
Cooperatives Commissioner David Obonyo has urged the sector to be guided by the values and principles of the cooperative movement in their operations, with a view to standing out from other business models. Obonyo noted that the core mandate of CAK is to ensure cooperatives entrench the principles and values of cooperatives so that its … Read more
Dr Joseph Mwiti’s innovation of manufacturing cement using clay will serve as a welcome relief to thousands of Kenyans who aspire to build home. Dr Mwiti, a lecturer who teaches Chemistry at Meru University of Science and Technology(MUST), believes that using clay to make cement will revolutionize construction and provide a solution to high costs … Read more
Saccos Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has been asked to ensure interests of all members of the 360 Saccos in the country are protected and that adequate revenues are generated. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Simon Chelugui asked SASRA’s chief executive (CEO)Peter Njuguna to also ensure that members comply with … Read more
The Agricultural Society of Kenya ( ASK) Kisumu branch has vowed to resist plans by the county government to relocate it to an alternative site. The branch Chairperson George Ongudi said they are yet to discuss such an undertaking with the county government. “Such an idea has never even been brought to our attention by … Read more
KTS, formerly Kitui Teachers Sacco, has invited suitable local constructors for the construction of an office block on plot number LR KYANGWITHYA/TUNGUTU/3892. The minimum and mandatory qualifications include possession of a pre-qualification document, incorporation or registration certificate, valid tax compliance certificate and a recent copy of CR 12. Current registration with the national construction authority … Read more
The exponential growth of some Saccos can aptly be attributed to their decision to open their common bonds to attract persons from outside their original catchment areas. Such moves are welcome as long as they are done in reasonable measures and do not compromise the quality of services offered to members as Saccos embark on … Read more
