Govt is committed to supporting growth of Co-ops, PS Kilemi says

The Principal Secretary (PS) for State Department of Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi, has reiterated the government’s pledge to support the cooperative sector by implementing dynamic policies and regulatory frameworks. Kilemi made the remarks on November 15 in Mombasa during a workshop which brought together cooperative sector shareholders from across the country to brainstorm on how to…

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Coop Bank

Co-op Bank scoops this year’s top sustainable finance award

The Cooperative Bank of Kenya has been ranked the best for demonstrating sustained commitment to driving a positive impact on the environment through sustainable lending practices. The bank, for the fourth time in six years, has scooped the Top 2023 Overall Sustainable Finance Catalyst Award, confirming its commitment to financial sustainability. The results were released…

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More Saccos dropping banking agencies, opt for mobile banking

Technological advancement is fast-shaping operations and performance in the Sacco and wider financial and banking sector, lessening inconveniences and the high cost of opening and running physical branches. A spot check by Sacco Review has established that more Saccos prefer mobile banking to agency banking due to convenience for members and more profit to the…

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Gov’t to punish employers not remitting employees’ deductions to Saccos

The Cooperative Bill 2023, recently approved by the Cabinet, will penalize employers who fail or delay to remit employees’ deductions from salaries to Sacco accounts within 7 days. The Bill proposes that employers who fail or delay to remit the deductions shall pay the amount deducted with compound interest accrued at a rate of not…

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dividend

Sheria Sacco launches new dividend advance product

Sheria Sacco Society Ltd has introduced a new loan product christened ‘Dividend Advance Loan’.  “We are thrilled to inform you about the introduction of our new financial product called the ‘Dividend Advance Loan’. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to offering convenient and easily accessible financial solutions,” read a memo signed by Director…

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Anxiety rocks Standard Group staff amid alleged bankruptcy facing Network Sacco

Anxiety is brewing among staff at the Standard Media Group as word spreads that Network Sacco, which directly deducts monthly contributions from their salary, is facing severe financial difficulties. The Sacco membership, which is drawn from the editorial, management and other departments, has experienced salary delays attributed to cash flow issues occasioned by a reduction…

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