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Muguka farmers in Embu told to join Saccos to boost income

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202405 mins

Muguka farmers in Embu County have been challenged to join existing Saccos to reap better incomes and enhance expanded marketing of the produce locally and regionally. Consolidation of the millions of shillings earned from Muguka sector daily under cooperatives would ensure that incomes from the business are not wasted but used to improve farming and…

Kajiado companies reject bill allocating 1 per cent of their profits to CSR initiatives

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202405 mins

A section of investors operating in Kajiado County have raised concern over the County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024 which is now in public participation stage. The bill wants companies to allocate 1 per cent of their profit to CSR in every financial year. It also details that every company shall reserve to residents of…

Public Investments Committee seeks answers on SASRA audit queries

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202402 mins

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy met last week to examine the audited accounts of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) for Financial Years 2013/2014 to 2020/2021. The Committee led by Member of Parliament for Navakholo Constituency and Majority Party Whip at the Kenya National Assembly Emmanuel Wangwe cross-examined SASRA…

Government plans to merge CMA, IRA and SASRA

Sacco ReviewApril 22, 202403 mins

The Government intends to merge three major financial regulatory bodies in the country to enhance service delivery, avoiding duplication of roles and reduce bureaucracy. According to reports, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said recently that the three regulatory bodies are Saccos Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), Capital Markets Authority (CMA), and the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)….

How Saccos can increase their membership size

Sacco ReviewApril 22, 2024April 22, 202404 mins

There are various Saccos in the country and best strategies are needed to make a Sacco increase its membership size. Below are some of the marketing strategies. 1). Have a good website Since the internet is everywhere, website is very vital new and prospective members have access easily. Good website will boost membership. 2). Offer…

Ukulima Sacco rebrands to Apstar Sacco to cast net wider and welcome MSMEs

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202407 mins

Ukulima DT Sacco Society has rebranded to Apstar Sacco to redefine its business model, departing from its traditional catchment of the farming community to attract youthful membership in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) segment. Part of the vision is to offer clear and transparent financial products and services, which will be accessible to…

Government to develop new app to link artisans with customers, CS Chelugui says

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 2024April 20, 202404 mins

Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has said that Government will develop various apps to assist artisans market products within and outside the country. The CS said that through digital marketing, artisans will to attract potential buyers worldwide which will uplift their livelihoods. The CS spoke during the recent Kigumo basket weavers’ expo and…

Jamii DT Sacco posts impressive growth to pay high dividends in 2023

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 2024April 20, 202406 mins

Jamii Sacco has recorded growth in gross revenue by 4 per cent in the year ended December 2023, rising from Ksh 657.8 million to Ksh 682.5 million. Based on the good performance in this and a diversity of other parameters, the board paid out dividends on share capital and savings at the rates of 13…

How banks paid dividends to members in 2024

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202402 mins

Banks paid KSh66.4 billion in shares to its members for the year ended December 31, 2023. The amount translates to a 48.9 a share of the cumulative KSh153.6 billion payouts from all counters. Equity Bank topped in paying dividend to shareholders on absolute terms at KSh15 billion translating to KSh4 a share on its over…

Tea directors in Mt Kenya want Government to stop regrouping cartels

Sacco ReviewApril 19, 202403 mins

Tea directors from factories in the Mount Kenya region have lamented over the resurgence of cartels who want to siphon farmers’ money. The directors hailing from Zones one to seven, said that the well-connected individuals are on a mission to sabotage tea reforms by the Government. The State has been undertaking various reforms to liberate…