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Imarisha Sacco donates sanitary towels to hearing impaired learners in Kericho

Sacco ReviewMay 27, 202402 mins

On Saturday May 25, 2024, Imarisha Sacco members visited Kedowa Special School For the Deaf located in Kericho County. The Sacco members donated various items including sanitary towels, tissue papers among other items for the use by the learners. “CSR is at the heart of Imarisha Sacco Society Limited, Our commitment to serving humanity is…

Government asked to waive debt owed by cooperative societies in Machakos

Sacco ReviewMay 25, 2024May 25, 202402 mins

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…

Cooperatives in Nakuru to benefit from KCB Chama APP

Sacco ReviewMay 24, 2024May 24, 202402 mins

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…

Safaricom Investment Co-op launches 158th land project in Eldoret

Sacco ReviewMay 23, 202405 mins

Safaricom Investment Co-operative, in a move to expand its footprints across the country, has launched its 158th land project in Eldoret project. The 30- acre project dubbed ‘Adelaide Creek’ consists of quarter-acre projects priced at KSh2.5 million with amenities such as graded murram roads, a chain-like fence, and readily available electricity and water connections. SIC,…

New KSh104,000 per night luxury hotel to start operations in Kenya on July 1

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2024May 22, 202402 mins

Virgin Limited Edition plans to establish Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya in July this month. The camp which will be located at Tsavo National Park, joins the list of other prestigious properties under Virgin Limited Edition such as Mahali Mzuri and Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. This will be its ninth property globally and…

Assent Sugar Bill into law, Suba North MP urges President Ruto

Sacco ReviewMay 20, 2024May 20, 202404 mins

Leaders drawn from sugarcane growing belt have called on the President William Ruto to assent into law the Sugar Bill that has now passed its first and second reading at the National Assembly and Senate. Suba North MP Caroli Omondi said with the passing of the bill, farmers were bound to benefit fully from cane…

New Sacco launched in Kilifi to empower women financially

Sacco ReviewMay 19, 2024May 20, 202403 mins

Kilifi Women Empowerment Cooperative Society (KWECOS) launched a Sacco recently aimed at fostering financial growth and empowerment members. KWECOS chairperson Ephie Wesa said the formation of the Sacco will empower women who have facing financial challenges in the county, urging them to join the Sacco in numbers. Speaking during the launch the chair said they…

New KPCU disburses KSh52 million to coffee farmers, Machakos gets lion’s share

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 2024May 15, 202403 mins

Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development has disbursed KSh52,212,976 Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) to 3328 coffee farmers across 15 counties Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui indicated in statement on Tuesday that the funds were released between May 6, 2024 and May 13, 2024 through New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU). A total of…

Kajiado Cooperatives urged to learn from well-established Saccos

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 2024May 15, 202404 mins

Kajiado County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Gender, Co-operatives, Culture, Tourism, and Wildlife, Janet Sereu has encouraged upcoming self-help groups and Saccos to enhance their governance by learning from well-established Saccos. The committee member who attended Ongata Rongai Muungano Women Housing Cooperative Society 5th Annual General Meeting in Ongata Rongai Kajiado North Sub-county noted that…

Mumias East MP Salasya donates maize seed, fruit seedlings to over 5,000 farmers

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 2024May 14, 202402 mins

Mumias East Constituency Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya, recently supplied 2,000 farmers with maize seeds to be planted during the rainy season. Salasya says that food security in his constituency.The MP also provided 5,000 farmers from Mumias East with certified bean seeds, avocado tree seedlings, and mango tree seedlings for planting. READ ALSO: Public Service…