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Horticultural farmers in Nyandarua County have urged the national government to install cooling plants in all sub counties for the preservation of their products before they are transported to major cities like Nairobi and Nakuru. Speaking in Olkalou, the farmers said as a result of the increase in the price of petroleum products, at times…
Kwale County Cooperative Director Mohammed Mkanga has revealed that at least 200 dormant cooperative societies in the county are set for revival. Mkanga said this year, three dormant cooperative societies have already been revived. He revealed that there are many dormant cooperative societies yet there isn’t sufficient budget allocated for their revival since the department depends…
Prime Time Sacco is seeking to recruit a professional, self-motivated and result oriented person to fill the vacancy of the CEO. A letter signed by the Sacco Chairman dated Sep 11, 2023 stated that the applicant should have the following qualifications: Applications must have attached copies of Identity Card, CV, Certificates and other testimonials. Interested…
The Commissioner for Cooperative Development has approved the registration of Trans-Tena Sacco. A letter addressed to the Sacco Chairperson dated September 8, 2023 and signed by Trans Nzoia County Cooperative Officer Edith Watimah stated that the Sacco’s certificate of registration has been duly signed by the Commissioner for Cooperatives who also approved a copy of…
Dr Joseph Mwiti’s innovation of manufacturing cement using clay will serve as a welcome relief to thousands of Kenyans who aspire to build home. Dr Mwiti, a lecturer who teaches Chemistry at Meru University of Science and Technology(MUST), believes that using clay to make cement will revolutionize construction and provide a solution to high costs…
Saccos Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has been asked to ensure interests of all members of the 360 Saccos in the country are protected and that adequate revenues are generated. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Simon Chelugui asked SASRA’s chief executive (CEO)Peter Njuguna to also ensure that members comply with…
The Agricultural Society of Kenya ( ASK) Kisumu branch has vowed to resist plans by the county government to relocate it to an alternative site. The branch Chairperson George Ongudi said they are yet to discuss such an undertaking with the county government. “Such an idea has never even been brought to our attention by…
The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) has called for the implementation of the past recommendations seeking to revive the ailing sugar sub-sector. Speaking during a sugar summit in Kakamega, LREB chairperson Professor Peter Anyang Nyong’o said the resolutions, such as those contained in the 2019 Sugar Industry Stakeholders Task Force Report were good hence the…
Leaders and farmers from the sugar belt want the role of Saccos redefined in the new sugar law to drive sugarcane development activities. Speaking during a sugar summit held in Kakamega, the leaders proposed that Saccos and outgrowers companies be the key drivers in sugar development and management. “Notable cane out growers companies and Saccos…
Kericho county Chief Officer for Agriculture Willy Rop has urged farmers in the region to cooperate with agripreneurs in the ongoing data collection exercise. He stressed that it’s important to provide accurate farm information since it helps the government plan its projects. Some of the data required include farmer identity, land size, technology, management practices,…
