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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 Esther Chesoro. Migori dairy farmers are benefitting from 150 dairy cows donated by the County Government in a bid to increase milk production in the County and improve food security. In February last year the County Government, through the Department of Livestock Development, purchased 150 cows for farmers in seven sub counties. According to…
By Jackson Okoth. Kenya’s Sacco sector earned Sh40.4 billion as income from loans, Sh 2.3 billion from investments and Sh 4.7 billion as other incomes, raking in a total income of Sh47.4 billion. This is according to The Kenya Financial Sector Stability Report, 2015 prepared jointly by Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority, Insurance…
By Amos Kerich. A year after Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto took office, he started Multi-purpose Cooperative Societies in every ward in the County. This initiative has greatly boosted the living standards of the Sacco members. When coming up with the initiative, Governor Ruto had observed that he knew very well that the largest percentage of…
By Tsozungu Kombe. Saccos have been urged to embrace Information Communication Technology ( ICT ) in a bid to enhance efficiency and deliver services to members. Alfred Mlolwa, Quetu Sacco chairman and KUSCCO Director for Coast and North Eastern said many Saccos had failed to deliver quality services to members due to lack of ICT…
By Kiptanui Rutto. Angaza Africa Sacco, based in Thika town, has set its eyes on attracting the youth by having products and services that appeal to this segment. The Society is focused on assisting the youth own property and run business while also paying school fees for pupils in secondary school. “We have products tailor-made…
Embu County Government has been urged to establish a revolving fund where Saccos can borrow funds at low interest rates and loan to their members. Daima Sacco Chairman John Njeru said the County Saccos were the best wheels for poverty eradication since they empowered small traders, farmers and youths to expand their ventures through affordable…
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…
Potato farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet have formed Cooperatives to lobby the County Government to fast-track implementation of potato weight laws. Residents with assistance of Tecno-serve International are petitioning the county administration to ensure that weigh standards are fully implemented in a bid to cushion farmers from exploitation by middlemen. Tecno-serve Field Extension Officer, Emmanuel Lagat,…
By Richard Shichangi. Members of Mudete Tea Factory Growers and Savings Co-operative Society have approved an ambitious Sh 34.8 million budget for the Society for the next financial year. Considered a giant, Mudete Sacco, located in Kakamega East Sub County, held its Special Delegates Meeting recently at Sacco Plaza where delegates unanimously approved the budget….
