Governor reaffirms commitment to boost cooperative sector

Uasin Gishu governor Jonathan Bii has reiterated his administration’s commitment to support the cooperative movement which creates employment and steers social, economic and development programmes in every sector of the economy. Speaking during the 101 International Cooperatives Day themed Cooperatives for Sustainable Development, Governor Bii said that his administration is collaborating with the national government…

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Farmers under The Potato Consortium to reap first harvest today

Potato farmers, who are the key players in the potato value chain “The Potato Consortium”, will today witness the harvesting of potatoes in the first demonstration farm in Kieni sub county, Nyeri county. The consortium, led by Co-operative Bank and the County Government of Nyeri alongside other consortium partners Yara E.A, Bayer E.A and Agrico PSA, will see the buyer of…

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Join Saccos for prosperity, Coop director urges youth

Young traders in Embu County have been challenged to form or join Saccos to qualify and access loans to enable them upgrade to become entrepreneurs. Embu County Director of Cooperatives David Muriuki cautioned the traders against underestimating the financial resources they mobilized daily, further urging them to save at least Ksh20 daily. “Saving in Saccos…

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Dairy Cooperative members out management, demand debt payment

Hell broke loose during Sunrise Dairy Cooperative Society in Butali Chegulo ward, Malava constituency annual general meeting after members protested and called for the immediate arrest of staff and individuals who purchased their products and have refused to pay a debt amounting to Ksh218, 000. The members unanimously agreed to surcharge the debt to the…

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Agriculture, cooperatives receive huge chunks in Machakos county budget estimates

Farmers in various cooperative societies across Machakos County stand to gain following the huge allocation for the agriculture sector in the county’s Ksh14.75 billion 2023/2024 budget proposal. County Finance Executive Committee Member Onesmus Kuyu said agriculture was allocated Ksh904 million to enable farmers access affordable agricultural inputs, add value to their produce and enhance marketing…

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