Venue where Sacco was holding AGM. Photo:courtesy

Troubled Metropolitan Sacco AGM ends unceremoniously in Kiambu today

Metropolitan Sacco 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was taking place today at Kiambu High School ended unceremoniously as members demanded for financial reports. According to reports, the management of the Sacco said they did not have financial reports because SASRA had not approved them yet. The reports further indicate that members of the Sacco…

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Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) chairman Francis Gichaba and KTB CEO June Chepkemei.

Kenya to host annual magical travel expo in October

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) targets to host about 3,000 at the 13th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE). The regional tourism fair is scheduled for October 2-4 at the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum in Nairobi. The participants included tour operators, hoteliers, travel agents and travel trade visitors. In 2023, about 2,500 participants took…

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Apstar Sacco National Chairman Philip Cherono, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, and the Sacco's CEO Richard Nyaanga cut the cake during the opening of the firm’s branch in Meru.

Apstar Sacco unveils new branch in Meru

Apstar Sacco, formerly Ukulima Sacco recently opened its ninth branch in Meru County at Greenwood City Mall. The eight other branches are in Nakuru,  Kisii, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nairobi, Embu and Kakamega counties. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, who graced the opening ceremony lauded the Sacco for expanding its presence across the country. “We are grateful that…

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Members of RAHOSO sign forms in a previous transaction. Photo: Facebook/Railway Hse Rahoso

Railway Housing Co-op notifies buyers of plots in Embakasi to collect title deeds

Railway Housing Co-Operative Society Ltd (RAHOSO) has requested the buyers of the land in Utawala area, Embakasi to visit the society’s offices to obtain title deeds. The property, Land Reference Number 7340/70 has been sub-divided into 73 plots. The plots have been further sub-divided and sold to different buyers. Through a notice in a local…

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Governors Julius Malombe for Kitui, Machakos Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) and Mutula Kilonzo Junior (Makueni) during the SEKEB meeting at Makueni governor’s office today. Photo: Lydia Ngoolo.

Ukambani’s three governors unveil road map to improve youths livelihoods

Three Ukambani governors under South Eastern Kenya Economic Block (SEKEB) have promised to continue being united and engage the National Government on matters to do with the livelihoods of the residents. In a meeting at Makueni governor’s office, Kitui Governor Julius Malombe, Governor Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo noted that they are…

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Tiberius Onsongo

The silent killer of Kenyan Saccos

In the fast-paced arena of financial management, Kenya Saccos serve as beacons of resilience and innovation, navigating turbulent cash flow through strategic foresight and careful planning. As a cornerstone of financial inclusion and community empowerment, Saccos play a critical role in Kenya’s economic fabric and serve as an important conduit for savings mobilisation and credit…

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Kipkelion District Cooperative Union Chairman Mathew Bore.

Kipkelion farmers enjoy aroma of success from coffee as production doubles

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Simon Chelugui this week hosted in his office hosted a delegation from Kipkelion District Cooperative Union (KDCU) led by Chairman Mathew Bore. Chelugui noted that the cooperative has made significant progress since last October during a fact-finding tour of Kipkelion Coffee Mill at…

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Kisii Governor Simba Arati during the distribution of 200, 000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county at the Agricultural Training Centre.

Avocado farmers urged to form Saccos to curb exploitation, boost earnings

Avocado farmers in Kisii County have been asked form Saccos to help them market and sell their produce. Governor Simba Arati noted the societies will weed out middlemen who have been exploiting farmers. He spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) during the flagging off 200, 000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county….

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PS Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi and Commissioner for Cooperatives David Obonyo (right) before he National Assembly Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee. Photo: Obegi Malack

Government keen on clearing arrears owed to coffee, dairy farmers  

State Department of Cooperatives Permanent Secretary Patrick Kilemi has assured farmers that the Government has put in place measures to pay them and relieve them from mounting debts and market uncertainties. The PS who appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired by Aldai Member of Parliament Maryanne Keitany assured the…

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Omieri

Kisumu residents to catch glimpse of Omieri during Fish Fiesta festival

Kisumu County is set to showcase the revered Omieri snake as it holds the grand finale of Fish Fiesta 2024 festival. According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing, Farida Salim, the snake, which is preserved at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi will arrive at…

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