Kiambu county coffee co-operatives unite to rejuvenate sector
By Felix Wanderi Kiambu County coffee co-operative societies have now come together under one association in a bid to resurrect the sector. The 22 societies came together to form Kiambu…
Mwenji Catholic Parish starts foundation to support needy learners
By Asa Maina Mwenji Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Nyeri is in the process of starting a foundation to help pay fees for needy learners in the society. Parish…
Bad debt leaves Kumisa Sacco in financial crisis
By Felix Wanderi Poor decision making and bad debts have plugged Kumisa Sacco into a financial mess. During a recent Sacco AGM held at Kirigiti stadium, it emerged that the…
Murang’a coffee societies sign deal with Italian firm
By Joyce Wambui A deal has been approved by the County Assembly of Murang’a and an Italian firm allowing five corporative societies to sell their produce in Italy. This was…
Wanjohi Co-operative Society to start operations in June
By Correspondent The process to revive Wanjohi Co-operative Society has begun Nyandarua County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Industrialization and Cooperative Raphael Njui has said. Njui met with a group…
Elders form a Sacco to uplift their lives
By Our Reporter Murang’a Kiama Kia Ma elders have established a saving and credit cooperative society to empower themselves financially. Peter Kagwanja, who was elected county patron, said they aim…
Amica CEO: This is what to consider before taking that loan
By Kage Njoroge Amica Sacco Chief Executive Officer James Mbui has advised cooperators to go take loans for development purposes. “Good loans help us seize investment opportunities when they arise,…
Kiambu best Saccos honoured with trophies
By Felix Wanderi Cooperative societies in Kiambu County have been urged to have a strong role in creating decent jobs and empower local communities economically and socially. This was emphasized…
County sets aside Sh100m to revive potato factories
By Beatrice Jepkosgei Nyandarua County Government has set aside Sh100 million to revive a potato factory. Speaking during the 96th International Co-operatives Day at Catholic grounds, Governor Francis Kimemia said…
Sacco movement mobilizes Sh6.9bn
By Kage Njoroge Co-operatives societies have emerged as strategic economic growth drivers which have created sustainable revenue generating opportunities in Murang’a County. County Executive Committee Member for Cooperatives Development, Edward…