Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Alfred Kimosop. Boresha Sacco has been lauded for its progressive policies which have made it a top performing deposit taking Sacco in the country. According to the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) Managing Director, Edward Mudibo, the Sacco has potential for further growth due to policies and strategies it has followed over several…
By Wasike Elvis. Matatu owners have been urged to ensure they have registered their vehicles with a particular Sacco before engaging in the transport business. According to the National Vice Chairman of the Matatu Owners Association Steve Murunga, by being a member of a Sacco it is easier to control vehicles and in case they…
By Kiptanui Rutto. A new Sacco has been established in Nakuru County after graduating from a Community Based Organization. Known as Agano Ventures Sacco, this Society has launched new products and services in a move aimed at changing the livelihoods of its members. This Sacco, which was initially a youth group way back in 2013…
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…
By Dennis Bett. The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has announced plans to revive dormant cooperative societies in the region. Mrs. Anita Kimwatan, Keiyo South Sub-county Trade and Cooperatives Chief Officer said at a function held at Lelboinet, that farmers should joining co-operative societies to boost their earnings. She promised to provide more financial support…
By Kamundia Muriithi. Nawiri Sacco which is based in Embu County has partnered with the Cooperative Bank of Kenya to issue Personalised Cheque Books to some of its clients. The bank expects to roll out the cheque books in March in a move that is expected to revolutionalise banking in Saccos in the country. According…
Some 41,000 coffee farmers from Mt Kenya region are set to benefit from Sh70 million training programme initiatedby Nestle Kenya to help boost production and quality of their produce. The programme which will offer training and technical advice in the next three years also seeks to encourage participation of women and youth in coffee farming,…
Kitui Women Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited is facing a number of challenges related to products, services development, governance and human resources, according to the CEO, Elias Waki. Mr Waki said the society lacks adequate staff and largely relies on the management committee volunteer and Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) officers in Kitui West and…
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 Cooperative Society Manager, Japheth Ayoo said milk supply has drastically reduced thus affecting profitability. He states that as opposed to the previous period when…
By Tsozungu Kombe Fifty new Cooperative societies have been registered in Kilifi County in the last two years. Kilifi County Trade, Industrialization and Co-operatives Development Ministry Chief Officer, Ms. Patience Tsimba Umazi, said this was an indication the Cooperative movement was active despite challenges it faced. Seven societies that had collapsed had been revived, she…
