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Lands Committee wants Cooperatives Ministry to intervene over liquidation of Drumvale Sacco

Sacco ReviewMay 2, 2024May 2, 202405 mins

The Departmental Committee on Lands has put to task Ministry of Cooperatives officials in connection with the liquidated Drumvale Farmers Cooperative Society. The parliamentarians questioned the Principal Secretary for Cooperative Development Patrick Kilemi on events leading to the liquidation of assets of the Machakos based Cooperative Society that saw members losing over 500 acres of…

Mombasa’s 300 co-operative societies assets surge to KSh25 billion

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 2024April 30, 202403 mins

Mombasa County has a total of 300 registered cooperative societies, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office at Bima Tower Building in Mombasa town recently, Mombasa County Cooperative director, Nelson Nyoro said that the 300 registered cooperatives societies have a current membership of 98,000 members. He further revealed that the cooperative…

Nandi Saccos urged to develop products favourable to farmers to boost food security

Sacco ReviewApril 29, 2024April 29, 202404 mins

Nandi Deputy Governor Yulita Mitei has urged Saccos to develop products that are favourable to farmers to boost food security. Speaking at Kapsabet Showground during a two-day business trade exhibition organized by Kapsabet Showground in conjunction with Nandi County Government, Dr Mitei said the county administration has invested heavily in the agriculture sector calling on…

FOPPS Sacco, Co-operative Bank partner on Last Expense Policy Cover

Sacco ReviewApril 28, 2024April 28, 202405 mins

Former Public and Private Sector Cooperative Society (FOPPS) Sacco have entered into a contract with Cooperative Bank as the Last Expense Cover for its members. In a speech during the FOPPS Sacco Annual General Meeting at ACK Guest House in Amagoro, Busia County, National Chairman and founder Ben Akwara said the Last Expense Policy Cover…

Five risk management strategies for Saccos

Sacco ReviewApril 27, 202406 mins

Saccos benefit many people and in their daily activities they are exposed to a variety of risks — either internal or external. Internal risks are those within the organisation while external risks are outside the control of the Saccos. These risks make Saccos fail to meet their goals and members are the one affected. Among…

Troubled Metropolitan Sacco AGM ends unceremoniously in Kiambu

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 27, 202406 mins

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…

Kenya to host annual magical travel expo in October

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 202403 mins

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…

Apstar Sacco unveils new branch in Meru

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 26, 202404 mins

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…

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

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202403 mins

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…

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

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202405 mins

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…