Sacco Review|The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
There has been a general reduction in prices of key food items last month compared to February. This is according to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Agriculture Sector Survey findings. The survey conducted from March 11 to 15, 2024 was aimed at identifying market expectations and recent trends on prices of key commodities and output…
It is a windfall season for active members of Saccos as their societies announce surprisingly high dividends at their Annual General Meetings (AGM) even as the multi-billion sub-sector employs different strategies to improve their services. The high dividend payments, which have given tidy returns to shareholders, come as a relief as they will be crucial…
The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has partnered with VISA to launch Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania (FIKT) project to improve access and usage of formal financial services among underserved communities and small businesses. The project aims to leverage the strength of the Sacco sub-sector in Africa and the Visa…
Principal Secretary State Department for Co-Operatives Patrick Kilemi has said the Government of Kenya will partner with Zambia’s to improve the growth of cooperatives in the country. The PS who attended a two-day Zambia’s inaugural National Conference on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives in Lusaka, Zambia said the cooperation will enhance and…
Gusii Youth Bunge Savings and Credit Cooperative Society chairman, Asha Moronya has said the society restructures members loans to ease their burden. Members, notes the official have challenges repaying loans owing to global economic recession and it is necessary for the management to assist them. “We restructure their loans and support them repay the loans…
Farmers in Ilmotiok Ward in Narok West, Narok County have undergone a rigorous training for one week which was sponsored by Kupanda2Grow Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation based in Netherlands. Over 400 farmers were taught on the modern farming techniques. READ ALSO: Study finds only 20 per cent of women are saving for retirement Area Governor…
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has asked farmers in the county to take advantage of the ongoing rains to plant more trees in their lands and harvest water for domestic use. The region which often experiences long dry spells, has been receiving heavy rainfall, which is expected to continue. The deputy governors also encouraged farmers to plant…
Inaugural Kakamega international investment conference (KAIICO) gathered leaders from the National Government, Western Kenya, and Kakamega County respectively to showcase the potential for partnership and collaboration. Addressing the event, President William Ruto emphasised the need to attract both local and foreign investments as one way of transforming the vast potential of counties across all sectors…
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture has assured cane farmers across the country of their commitment to fast-track the passing of Sugar Bill 2022 to resuscitate the ailing industry. The Committee Chairman Senator James Murango said President William Ruto is keen to assent to the Bill noting that the Senate is doing everything within its…
Prices of land in Kenya surge everyday. There are various factors to consider when buying land in the country. Some of the factors include; Papers/Documents You must carry out a search in the lands office to determine the ownership of the plot and if it’s genuine. The title deed should also be genuine. And also…
