Form Saccos, farmers told

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…

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Saccos lauded for improving livelihoods

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…

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County to revive collapsed Saccos

By Joyce Mong’are. Nyandarua’s Industrialization and Co-operatives Executive Judy Nyambura recently announced plans to revive collapsed cooperative societies in the County. Speaking in OlKalourecently Nyambura noted that 15 societies had already been revived in the last one year and 30 more were lined up for the same. Nyandarua has a turnover of more than Sh500…

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Fish feed processing machines for Kisii groups

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…

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Gusii Mwalimu Sacco educates members

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…

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Kiambu County to draft ‘friendly’ Sacco laws

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…

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