John Gachora, Group Managing Director of NCBA.

NCBA records first quarter net profit up five per cent to KSh5.3 billion

NCBA Group PLC recorded a profit after tax of KSh5.3 billion in its first quarter of 2024 financial results, representing a 5 per cent increase compared to Ksh5.1 billion reported during a similar period last year. It posted an operating income of KSh16 billion and a decline in loan impairment charges of 30.9 per cent…

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Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi tours Kwa Mating'i Farmers Cooperative Society on May 24. Photo: Agnes Orango

Government asked to waive debt owed by cooperative societies in Machakos

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has made a strong appeal to the national government to waive the long-standing debts that are hindering the operations of cooperative societies within Machakos County. Speaking at a meeting with the Kwa Mating’i Farmers Cooperative Society in Matungulu, Mwangangi highlighted the severe impact of these debts. “Many cooperative societies are…

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Family Bank outgoing Board Chairman Dr Wilfred Kiboro

Long-serving Family Bank Board Chairman Wilfred Kiboro retires, architect takes helm

Family Bank Board of Directors has appointed Architect Francis Gitau Mungai as the new Chairman of the board, replacing long-serving Chairman Dr Wilfred Kiboro. Francis Mungai holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree with First-Class Honours from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). READ…

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Mi Vida Garden City residencies

Mi Vida Homes partners with Misitu Sacco to foster growth

Mi Vida Homes, a reputable property developer signed a partnership with Kimisitu Sacco and has allowed the members to invest in its residential projects in Garden City, Nairobi. The Garden City Project sits on a 47-acre land with a mixed-use urban development comprising residential units commercial spaces, offices, retail outlets, and recreational amenities. It offers…

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New NSSF logo

NSSF Sacco launches 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, new logo

Simon Chelugui Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMEs) was the chief guest today during the launch of NSSF Sacco Strategic Plan (2024-2028) and New Logo at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi. The launch is aimed at promoting innovative, commercially oriented and efficient financial services is engraved at NSSF Sacco…

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KCB Nakuru Branch Manager Christine Keter (left) when she met County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Kurgat Kibet. Photo: courtesy

Cooperatives in Nakuru to benefit from KCB Chama APP

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Nakuru Branch has developed KCB Chama App that aims to assist cooperatives and Chamas on handling finances, taking loans or saving towards an a goal. KCB Nakuru Branch Manager Christine Keter while speaking in Nakuru on Thursday, May 23, 2024 where she led a team from the lender in a meeting…

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Kisumu City

Nyanza governors distance themselves from upcoming investment conference

Six governors from the Nyanza region have distanced themselves from a scheduled Nyanza International Investment Conference, expected to take place next month. The Governors’ namely Anyang Nyong’o of Kisumu, James Orengo (Siaya), Amos Nyaribo (Nyamira), Simba Arati (Kisii), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and Ochilo Ayacko of Migori all said they have been sidelined in the…

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Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Philomena Mwilu.

Deputy Chief Justice advises Sacco members to shun taking huge loans

Sheria Sacco chairperson Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Philomena Mwilu has asked Sacco members to shun taking huge loans which outstretched their budgets and took decades to settle them. “Avoid long term and high interest loans. It is not too late to save for your retirement” Mwilu noted. The DCJ, accompanied by Chief Registrar, Winfridah Boyani…

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