Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Steve Vidonyi Boda boda cyclists in Likuyani Sub County, Kakamega County have finally agreed to join savings and credit co-operative societies (Saccos). At least five Saccos have been registered and commissioned in less than two months, in a move aimed at economically empowering members of the boda boda sector. The sector has been difficult…
By Munene Maina. Co-operative members in Nyandarua County are now more enlightened following training and education programmes conducted by County’s co-operative department, according to a senior official. Nyandarua Co-operative director, Veronica Kahura said the training has enabled Sacco members to effectively engage their officials during annual general meetings. “Before this, in most co-operatives, members hardly…
By John Ochieng. Boda boda riders in Rongo Sub-County have been urged to form and register groups such as savings and credit co-operatives (Saccos) to give themselves opportunity to save and borrow. A local politician Joseph Ngani told the operators to form groups that would facilitate financial savings to help build their individual financial base…
By Opiyo David Youths in Nyanza region have been asked to embrace savings and credit co-operative societies (Saccos) to uplift their economic status. Kisumu Airport Taxi Operators Sacco Chairman George Obunde said the societies will not only help the youth realize their development potential but also assist them in improving education levels. Obunde who was…
People With Disabilities (PWDS) have been urged to save their money through Saccos to receive loans which will enable them expand their businesses. Kenya Re-insurance Managing Director, Jidiah Mwarania said the company has embarked on a campaign aimed at creating independence for people with disabilities. He disclosed that Kenya Re has invested one per cent…
By Poshy Galilu. Bahati Muungano Women Savings and Credit Co-operative Society members, Nakuru County have been urged to purchase more shares, boost their savings for better returns. This is in order to increase investment and strengthen the enterprise. Margaret Njoroge, the Society’s chairperson said the Sacco can only grow if members increase their shares. Ms….
By Dennis Bett. Elgeyo Marakwet Youth Bunge Sacco has embarked on a mission to invest in assets and business generating activities as a way of empowering the members. Speaking recently in Iten Town during its Annual Delegates Meeting, the Society’s Chairman Nathan Tanui said that the society is heading in the right way and had…
By Alfred Mosoti. A top Sacco official has said challenges facing the Sacco industry has little or nothing to do with the past Kanu regime. John Peter Getundu, Treasurer of Tower Sacco, is urging members to instead concentrate on how to be more efficient, productive and competitive. Getundu attributes challenges facing the co-operatives sector to…
By James Wakahiu. Members of Co-operative Societies have been urged to read and understand their own bylaws as well as the Co-operatives Societies Act so as to avoid bringing unnecessary disputes before the Co-operatives Tribunal. “There are numerous cases and disputes that will not have ended up at the tribunal if members of co-operatives and…
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…
