Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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…
Tai Sacco Society Limited won the Most Consistent Organization in the Co-operatives category during the recent Champions of Governance (COG) awards ceremony, organized by Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) in Nairobi. “This is a big honour for our Sacco, an achievement we are proud of. It gives confidence to our members that…
By Joseph Mukubwa. Urithi Premier Sacco (UPS) and Urithi Housing Co-operative Society officials have kicked off a massive recruitment drive that will see its membership grow by more than 200 per cent in three years time. UPS Chairman, Ndung’u Thuku said officials from the sister companies had visited regions like Mombasa, Embu, Nakuru, Nairobi, Thika,…
By Wasike Elvis. For the past three years, the County Government has been focusing on reviving the once vibrant Cooperatives Saccos as a means of improving livelihoods of its citizens. According to County’s Trade, Industrialization and Co-operatives Minister, Philip Meli, Co-operative movement has a great potential of driving economic growth, not only at the county…
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…
Cabinet Secretary Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, Sicily Kariuki has urged youth in Kerio Valley to embrace peace to effectively benefit from the Government initiated Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) project. Mrs Kariuki, speaking at Kolowa Bridge in Kerio Valley recently while launching National Youth Service (NYS) Youth Empowerment Program aimed at constructing roads that…
