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By Enock Okong’o Sky Sacco is set to receive increased support from both the Turkish and Kisii County governments after their impressive performance in the corporate world. The Sacco which ventured in hen production helps youth to borrow loans and in return bring forth one egg per week to repay the loan. Speaking at the…
By Staff Reporter Kisumu County Woman Representative, Rose Nyamunga has urged residents of the region to embrace Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Saccos). She said most of the people have not embraced saving through Co-operative societies and this needs to change, adding that there are some people who are out to discourage the public from embracing…
By Erick Nyayiera Dairy farmers in Siaya County are currently recording low milk production as a result of the drought which has affected the region from mid last year. Sam-Malanga Dairy Co-operative Society Manager, Japheth Ayoo said milk supply has drastically reduced thus affecting profitability. He states that as opposed to the previous period when…
By Munene Maina Grafco Sacco has distinguished itself as a financial institution that is capable of offering quality, affordable, innovative and diversified products and services to its members. It is for this reason the Sacco has morphed from a self-help group to a reputable savings and credit Co-operative society. “Our main goal is to reduce…
By James Wakahiu Demand for housing in Murang’a County has risen drastically, surpassing supply, something that has seen a good number of people working in the region seek shelter elsewhere in towns like Juja and Thika. Jacob Mwangangi who is the Chairman of Murang’a County Co-operatives, revealed this recently while speaking at Kabuta in Kiharu…
Young people in Taita Taveta County have been urged to join Saccos in large numbers to boost their economic status. Taita Taveta County Cooperative Commissioner, Andrew Mbinga said the only secret to fighting poverty is by joining Saccos in large numbers. He urged the youth to join Saccos and get loans to better their livelihoods….
By Staff Reporter Qwetu Sacco will soon construct new offices in Voi and Mwatate towns in a bid to boost service delivery to its members. According to Sacco Board Chairman, Alfred Mlolwa, the Society has since acquired a title deed for the Voi plot and has also identified a suitable plot in Mwatate for purposes…
By Joseph Mukubwa Biashara Sacco Society, located in Nyeri County, is targeting students through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes this year. This is through its school feeding programme which was launched recently at the DEB Nyeri Primary School in Nyeri town. The Sacco has already spent some Sh200,000 in this initiative where over 500…
By Kiptanui Rutto. Saccos and small business entrepreneurs in Laikipia County will receive financial boost after the County Government set aside Sh35 million this financial year as part of a revolving fund to revive Co-operatives and improve small businesses. According to the County Trade and Co-operatives Executive, Ann Cheptoo, the move will see members of…
By Jackson Okoth. The Commissioner for Co-operative Development has instituted a statutory inquiry in United Nations Sacco Society (UN Sacco). The areas to be investigated during the inquiry, according to Gazette Notice No. 10042, include the Society’s By-Laws, Working and Financial Conditions and Conduct of the Management Committee, past and present members or officers of…
