Coffee farmers urged to join Co-operatives

By Wasike Elvis. Coffee farmers have been urged to join Co-operative societies to be empowered financially and to get assistance from the government. Coffee Management System General Manager, Martin Ngare said this will also help them to get advice from experts. “Through belonging to a Co-operative it will be easier for them to look for…

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Buzeki pledges to revamp Co-operative sector

By Dennis Bett. Billionaire businessman and Uasin Gishu governor aspirant, Kiprop Bundotich popularly known as Buzeki plans to revamp the Co-operative sector in the county, if elected. He said he would do this by giving more funds to the sector and emphasizing value addition. Buzeki said the only way to empower farmers is through Co-operative…

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Tea farmers told to diversify production

By Ken Langat. Tea farmers have been asked to diversify farm production in order to enhance their source of income. Kenya Midland Sacco Chief Executive Officer, Robert Rotich (pictured) said that most of the farmers are affected during unfavourable weather conditions and market price conditions. Rotich who attributed high rate of defaulting among members to…

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Winas Sacco to embrace agency banking

By Kamundia Muriithi. Winas Sacco plans to go big on agency banking in a bid to decongest its banking halls and deliver efficient services to its members. Robert Njue, the Chairman of the Board of Directors revealed that plans were in high gear to launch WINAS Mashinani, which will ensure the Sacco has agents in…

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