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By Kiptanui Rutto. Meru North farmers are calling on the National and County governments to look into the coffee and tea sub-sectors which are in a deteriorating state. Speaking to Sacco Review during an interview, MikinduriCoffee Factory, Manager Joseph Kobia, said they now rely on few coffee farmers for the cash crop that could be…
By Ben Oroko. Five groups from five sub-counties in Kisii County are earmarked to benefit from the Kisii County Government’s fish feed processing machines as part of the efforts to reduce the cost of fish production and ensure farmers earn better returns from their fish farming investment. Kisii County Director of Fisheries Edwin Muga, has…
By Enock Okong’o. Nyamira County Government has started a Sacco for persons with disabilities to enable them improve their standard of living. The Sacco that was launched last December by Governor John Nyagarama will cater for more than 20,000 people with disabilities perceived as under-privileged in the society. At a ceremony attended by top County…
By Ben Oroko. Gusii Mwalimu Sacco has embarked on a comprehensive economic empowerment campaign aimed at boosting its members’ financial goal identification and debt management. The members were trained during the Sacco’s Education Day held recently to ensure they learn various issues affecting them in the fast changing Co-operative movement. Speaking to Sacco Review in…
By Ndichu Kamau. The Kiambu County Government is keen to draft laws that will ensure Savings and Credit Co-operatives respond to the economic needs of local residents. This disclosure was made recently by Gerald Githinji, Kiambu County Deputy Governor who is also the County Co-operative Minister. He said that plans are underway to make laws…
Chuka Housing Co-operative Society has has joined in the epic transformation of Chuka town, a fast growing business hub in the County. The society, which broke out from Chuka Farmers’ Co-operative has turned around the face of the town after constructing state-of-the-art buildings. It enjoys rent from Co-operative Bank, Thamani and Southern Star Saccos among…
By Joseph Mukubwa. Biashara Sacco Society, located in Nyeri County is targeting students through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes this year. This is through its school feeding programme, which was recently launched at the DEB Nyeri Primary School in Nyeri town. The Sacco has already spent some Sh200,000 on the initiative where over 500…
By Joyce Mong’are. Meru Central Cooperative Union has diversified its operations for more revenue generation to enable them finance their operations without any funding from the farmers. Imenti House on Nairobi’s Moi Avenue is to be upgraded into a 25-storey building by the union.The group will also develop a shopping mall and a storeyed commercial…
By Dennis Bett. The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has announced plans to revive dormant cooperative societies in the region. Mrs. Anita Kimwatan, Keiyo South Sub-county Trade and Cooperatives Chief Officer said at a function held at Lelboinet, that farmers should joining co-operative societies to boost their earnings. She promised to provide more financial support…
By Wesley Ken. Elimu Sacco Society Limited recently held a well-attended all-members’ Education Day at Jamhuri High School Hall in Nairobi to enlighten members on their rights and obligations. The initiative, which is part of the Sacco’s annual activities was aimed at empowering members through imparting to them useful knowledge concerning the Sacco’s products and…
