Jack Ranguma, Chairman, Board of Directors SASRA./ Photo courtesy

Saccos Urged to Innovate New Products to Boost Active Membership

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has urged Saccos to develop new savings and credit products tailored to the changing needs of members, a move that will greatly reducing dormant accounts. SASRA, in a report released on Wednesday, noted that reactivation of dormant accounts should be the top priority for Saccos that seek to boost…

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CS Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Govt to create 5 million MSME jobs in 3 years, Oparanya says

The government targets to create five million jobs in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in the next three years, Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has revealed. Oparanya disclosed that currently 15 million Kenyans are employed in the MSME sectors and the government has plans to move the number to 20 million in…

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Jack Ranguma Chairman, Board of Directors SASRA

SASRA releases list of top Saccos, Mwalimu Sacco maintains top position in Kenya, Africa

Mwalimu National SACCO has maintained its top position as the largest SACCO in Kenya and  Africa with an asset base of over Ksh.66.43 billion this is according to Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) 2023 Annual SACCO Supervision Report. The report released on Wednesday indicated that Stima DT Sacco commands ksh 59. 15 billion taking second…

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CS Oparanya addressing the members of the Barichu farmers cooperative society limited./Photo courtesy

Oparanya disbands Barichu Farmers Cooperative’s management

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya, has disbanded the management of Barichu Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County. During a visit to the society in Karatina town yesterday where he met with thousands of farmers, Oparanya ordered the immediate removal of the management to allow for…

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CS Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya, Jack Ranguma Chair SASRA and CEO Peter Njuguna during release of 2023 Annual SACCO Supervision Report.

SACCO members up from 6.42 m in 2022 to 6.84 m 2023, SASRA 2023 Supervision Report indicates

Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has released 2023 Annual SACCO Supervision Report, the report documents the performance, activities, and operations of SACCO Societies in Kenya. The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives, Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Wycliffe Oparanya who was the chief guest during release of the report on Wednesday said the SACCO industry…

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Siaya County Governor James Orengo during the opening of the DTB branch in Bondo with other officials./ Photo courtesy

Orengo backs launch of DTB bank Bondo branch

The Governor of Siaya County James Orengo has termed the newly launched Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) branch in Bondo as a significant milestone, not just for the bank, but for the residents. Speaking during the commissioning of the bank recently, Orengo asserted that Bondo, just like many other fast urban growing areas across the Nyanza…

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Machakos County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Anthony Mutunga./ Photo Agnes Orang'o

Machakos coffee farming revival on course, Cooperatives Chief Officer says

Machakos County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Anthony Mutunga has affirmed that the revival of coffee farming in the county is well underway. Speaking on the county’s ambitious plans to boost the once-thriving coffee sector recently, Mutunga emphasized the importance of integrity in cooperative leadership as a key driver for success. “There’s a need for integrity…

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The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Lake Region Economic Bloc to partner with Indian Railways Corporation to boost tourism

The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya has revealed that they are looking to partner with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation to promote the region as a prime tourism destination. Speaking in Kisumu recently, Nyagaya said that the collaboration would position Kisumu County as the first port of call…

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Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya (c) with Cooperative University top management led by VC Prof. Kamau Ngamau (4th r) at NSSF office./ Photo courtesy

CS Oparanya promises more support to Cooperative University  

The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has said the government will allocate more resources to support to the Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) in executing its role in the growth of co-operative movement in Kenya. Oparanya who met the University’s top management led by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kamau Ngamau…

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