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By Kiptanui Rutto. Joinas Sacco has opened doors for the residents of Meru town and its environs. The Sacco that draws its membership from all professionals, business entities and other local residents, has recruited more than 1,000 members in its two years of existence. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Meru town, the…
By Dennis Bett. Elgeyo Marakwet County Government of has moved in to restore milk prices and volume after a drop by 90 per cent, leading to skyrocketing of prices to as high Sh80 per liter of fresh milk. Milk retailed at Sh40 per litre in November last year before the prices doubled from March this…
By Richard Shichangi. Kakamega Vuma Daima Sacco has declared 10 percent payment of dividends to its members and another 8 percent payment of interest on members’ deposits. Addressing members during the Sacco’s Annual General Meeting held at the County Social Hall, the Sacco’s chairperson, Mrs Iris Masambaga urged members to use the earnings to boost…
By Amoto Dennis. Garissa County Co-operative Commissioner, Daniel Mutiso has urged the Cooperative societies to observe regulations governing their operations to improve service delivery. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Garissa town, Mutiso said lack of good governance in most Saccos had led to poor service delivery. “CEOs and Board members should identify…
By Azael Masese. Kisumu Teachers Sacco (Kite) has embarked on an ambitious growth strategy that seeks to drive its membership upwards and enhance return on their savings. In its five year strategic plan, 2017-2021, the society targets to increase its membership from the current 6,000 to 20,000 and deposits from about Sh650 million to about…
By Staff Reporter. Homa Bay Women Sacco which was started two years ago, has registered more than 8,000 members with deposits rising to Sh34 million. Sacco Board chair, Ms Jane Juma speaking to Sacco Review recently said: “Integrity and accountability are the cornerstones upon which the society is founded.” She said that they are determined…
By Wesley Ondieki. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Sacco is set to launch a fully fledged FOSA services outside Mombasa, Sacco Chairman, Rashid Anam (pictured) has said. “Among our future prospects, we will have a FOSA in a place yet to be identified outside Mombasa. We will also partner with members to start…
By Tsozungu Kombe. Plans are at advanced stage to open a fully fledged branch of Lengo Sacco in Kilifi town, the county’s headquarters in an effort to boost service delivery. Speaking during Lengo Sacco Annual Delegates Meeting (ADM) held at Lutheran Hall in Malindi town recently, the Sacco’s chairman, Mr George Ndaa Tune (pictured) revealed…
By Kese Werugha. Imarika Sacco Society Limited has embarked on an ambitious plan to construct a multi-million shilling building complex to house its headquarters in Kilifi town. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Masha said the proposed five-storey building to be known as Imarika Sacco Plaza will cost about Ksh.345 million….
By Our Reporter. Kwale County Government will continue to support Saccos’ growth in the region, Kwale County Government, Cooperative Development and Industrialisation Ministry Chief Officer, Ramadhani Bungale (pictured) has said. Speaking during Tabasamu Sacco, Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Kwale Cultural Centre recently, Bungale said Saccos are the backbone of the country’s economy. He…
