Co-op employees union gets greenlight to operate
By Our Reporter The Kenya National Union of Co-operative Staff (KNUCS) has finally overcome legal hurdles to operate in the country, ushering in a new lease of life for workers in the co-operative sector. The Registrar of Trade Unions E.N Gicheha in a letter dated February 2, 2018, addressed to KNUCS lawyer George Miyare, gave…
Viktas Sacco to upgrade its banking system
By Munene Maina Viktas Sacco is seeking to upgrade its current Management Information System (MIS) to a robust and scalable system that has both the Sacco banking system and ERP integrated. In a newspaper advertisements, the Sacco has requested for proposals for the supply, installation and commissioning of an integrated Sacco banking and ERP system….
Kenya Highlands Sacco tightens grip on risk management
By Our Reporter Kenya Highlands Sacco has put in place appropriate mechanism that ensures accountability of all transactions and engagements of the society. This is in addition to tight internal control mechanism to safeguard the assets of the Sacco. “We have also enhanced risk based audit and put in place an active directory to monitor…
Governor urges young farmers to join Co-ops
By Munene Maina Farmers at Kesses sub-county,Uasin Gishu County, have been advised to join co-operatives for easy access to loans to pursue their dreams. The county governor Jackson Mandago said societies will enable youth to engage in productive activities that will provide them with income and revenue to the county. The County Agriculture Executive Samuel…
Soaring debt puts Ndege Chai Sacco members on toes
By Benedict Ng’etich The General Manager in charge of Operations at James Finlays, Kipchumba Bullut has said the company which is the biggest stakeholder at Ndege Chai Sacco was greatly concerned with the high level of indebtedness by some members. He called on them to borrow loans which they were comfortable with and could be…
Boresha Sacco gets another woman on its board
By Alfred Kimosop A woman has been elected by the delegates of Boresha Sacco to serve on the Board of Directors. The election of Farida Haji to the fast growing Sacco put Boresha among few Sacco’s which have embraced the gender balance rule. Speaking during the election of the new board member at the educational…
County policy to streamline management of co-ops
By Azael Masese Bomet County is developing a cooperative policy to address issues affecting the operations of societies in the region. County Co-operative Commissioner David Kerich said the Bill that will establish this into law is before the County Assembly. “If adopted, it will attempt to curb mismanagement of co-operatives in the region since this…
Sacco ordered to reopen Nanyuki offices
By Munene Maina Angaza Afrika Sacco has been ordered to reopen its branch in Nanyuki town. Laikipia County Government has directed the Sacco to do so within three months and address concerns of 200 members. This follows members’complaints after the Thika-based Sacco closed their office without notice sparking fears they may lose their money. Laikipia…
County sets aside Sh0.5bn to loan co-operatives
By Wasike Elvis In its move to improve the livelihoods of its residents Uasin Gishu County Government has increased the County Co-operatives and Enterprise Development Fund to ensure more co-operatives benefit from the fund. According to the CEC in charge of Co-operatives and Enterprise Fund, Esther Mutai , their aim is to loan up to…
