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By Esther Chesoro. KiambuGovernor William Kabogo recently commissioned a 5000 litrecoolant and milk pasteurizer at Muguga Dairy FarmersCooperative Society in KabeteConstituency. Christened ‘Kiambu County Milk Value Addition Project’, the move is intended to improve the quality of dairy farming from simple milk production to manufacturing of a variety of cheese, yogurt and other dairy products….
By Munene Maina. In a move aimed at boosting the agricultural sector, Nakuru County Government has embarked on an ambitious plan to strengthen farmer’s co-operatives. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office, Nakuru Co-operatives Director, Patrick Mak’Anyengo said strong societies for farmers will ensure they get good returns from their activities. “Agriculture sector plays a…
By Our Reporter. As various Saccos alter and amend their by-laws to allow members to be represented through a delegates system, a section within the co-operatives system are not uncomfortable with this emerging trend. The question is whether members should retain Annual General Meetings (AGMs) as the supreme authority of a Sacco or pass this…
Gakuyo Real Estate has partnered with Ekeza Sacco to enable its members own homes at a cheaper price and acquire suitable land for farming in Kaloleni, Mavoloni. The company has started plot allocation. Gakuyo Real founder cum Chairman Dr. Kariuki Ngari said the land is good for agri-business especially horticulture farming. He said members will…
Governor Jackson Mandago has challenged Co-operatives officials to ensure they effectively and transparently deliver on their mandate as they are entrusted by their members. Speaking to Sacco Review at Chemororot Primary School in Soy Sub-County recently during a meeting with over 20 Cooperatives members and their officials, Mandago said the success of Cooperatives depend on…
By Enock Kipturgut. Boresha Sacco members have a reason to smile following the management’s educational cum interactive meetings aimed at keeping them a breast with the Sacco’s new products and services and the emerging trends in the Cooperative movement. The members lauded the Sacco for organizing the meetings saying they served as an eye opener….
Farmers in the County have been challenged to grow tea since an analysis done by researchers show the area is suitable for growing the cash crop. Speaking at Bugar Primary School during an agricultural exhibition aimed at enhancing use of modern technology in Agriculture to boost food security, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor, Alex Tolgos said his…
Saving and Credit Co-operatives Societies in the County have been commended for uplifting livelihoods of local people. “I have been able to expand my business through loans from my Sacco,” said Peter Lenkupae a businessman in Maralal town. The two major Saccos in the county- Supa and Dumisha have continually recorded growth of membership as…
By Amoto Dennis. A Community Development Group Sacco has been established in Garissa town. Chaired by Ubah Saadi, the group of 80 women has Nadho Roone as its Secretary while Kheira Gedi is its Treasurer. According to the Secretary, the group was started in August last year, after members intermittently contributed money over a long…
By James Wakahiu. Urithi Housing Cooperative Society Limited Chairman and co- founder Samuel Ngugi Maina has said his society is taking a quantum leap in making sure they provide property for all its members. Speaking at Taji Gardens near Blue Post Hotel in Thika along the Thika – Murang’a Highway recently, Maina said the society…
