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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…
Nandi County Cooperative Commissioner, Starlin Koech(pictured) has warned th defaulters in the Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies within the County that Sacco’s will be put under Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) for them to find it difficult to access credit anywhere adding that they will have nowhere to hide. He asked those with outstanding loans to…
Siret Outgrowers Empowerment Company Ltd Chairman, Wilson Tuwei has asked the National Government to support tea farmers to look for lucrative markets abroad. Saying Kenya produces the best quality tea, he noted that the country’s tea is not sprayed with pesticides unlike other countries where they spray tea bushes with pesticides. “If buyers from foreign…
By Stephen Makabila Mombasa Port Sacco Chairman and CEO have been feted among the best in the Country. Peter Nyamai, Mombasa Port Sacco Chairman emerged 1st runners up in the Chairman of the Year Award during this year’s Champions of Governance (COG) Awards, organized by The Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK). Mombasa…
Konoin Sacco, which has its head offices at Mogogosiek Trading Centre, Bomet County has rebranded to K-Pillar Sacco with its sights set on recruiting more members and expanding its network. The Sacco’s delegates have already endorsed this process, ahead of the official launch to be undertaken next year. This rebranding process will enable K-Pillar Sacco…
Youths have been urged to vie for elective posts in the 2017 General Election to boost their social, economic and political empowerment. The appeal was made by Kabaazi Youth Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (Sacco) Chairman, James Waigi Maina while declaring his candidature for Subukia Ward seat in Subukia Sub-County in Nakuru County. Waigi, 20,…
A Credit Co-Operative Society which was formed by brewers of illicit liquor in Likii slums of Nanyuki is set to benefit from the County Government. The Sacco is on its knees after many of its members defaulted paying their dues following the crackdown on illicit brews and second generation alcohol in the country. Addressing the…
The yet to be passed East Africa Community (EAC) Co-operative Societies Bill has been cited as a great move in allowing Co-operatives to promote and benefit from the regional integration agenda. The Bill which, if passed will enable Saccos to do business in any of the three East African countries, has sailed through second reading…
By Titus Murithi Embu-based Trans Nation Sacco is in the process of training its members on the Society’s latest products and services, including its digital platforms. This programme is to be carried out by Sacco officials in all the branches of the Society. Members will be introduced to the Societies new premium shares which have…
By Tsozungu Kombe Kilifi County residents have been urged to join Saccos in large numbers to uplift their living standards. Speaking during this year’s Ushirika Day at Barani Secondary School in Malindi town, the Executive Committee Member for Education, Salma Ahmed who was representing her Cooperatives Development counterpart Alphonce Tokali told the residents that joining…
