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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…
By Wasike Elvis. Hawkers in the county have been urged to join Saccos for them to benefit from the funds being given by the Government. Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno also said only registered hawkers will be given space to do business, adding: “We wish all the registered members could be given identification tags which will…
By Ken Langat. Bodaboda Sacco Ltd of Belgut constituency has made a major move towards having a solid financial footing after receiving an injection of Sh1.5 million from a successful funds drive by MP Erick Keter. The Sacco has faced financial difficulties in the past, forcing it to rely on the financial and moral support…
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…
