Category: Co-op News
Diamond Trust Bank launches new branch in Nyandarua
Diamond Trust Bank has expanded its operations to Nyandarua County, marking the beginning of a new era of financial services and opportunities to both residents and businesses in the region. Nyandarua Governor Dr. Moses Kiarie Badilisha officiated the opening of the branch in a grand ceremony attended by Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Housing, and Urban … Read more
Ollin Sacco National Chairman laid to rest
Teachers, friends and relatives turned up in large numbers to pay their last respect to Ollin Sacco National chairman of Geoffrey Njeru. Held at the Kianyaga stadium, the burial ceremony was also attended by pupils from Rwambiti Primary School where he was the patron and a former head teacher. He leaves behind a widow and … Read more
Install a cooling plant for preservation, horticulture farmers demand
Horticultural farmers in Nyandarua County have urged the national government to install cooling plants in all sub counties for the preservation of their products before they are transported to major cities like Nairobi and Nakuru. Speaking in Olkalou, the farmers said as a result of the increase in the price of petroleum products, at times … Read more
County to revive over 200 dormant cooperatives
Kwale County Cooperative Director Mohammed Mkanga has revealed that at least 200 dormant cooperative societies in the county are set for revival. Mkanga said this year, three dormant cooperative societies have already been revived. He revealed that there are many dormant cooperative societies yet there isn’t sufficient budget allocated for their revival since the department depends … Read more
Prime Time Sacco invites application for position of CEO
Prime Time Sacco is seeking to recruit a professional, self-motivated and result oriented person to fill the vacancy of the CEO. A letter signed by the Sacco Chairman dated Sep 11, 2023 stated that the applicant should have the following qualifications: Applications must have attached copies of Identity Card, CV, Certificates and other testimonials. Interested … Read more
Cooperatives Commissioner approves registration of Trans-Tena Sacco
The Commissioner for Cooperative Development has approved the registration of Trans-Tena Sacco. A letter addressed to the Sacco Chairperson dated September 8, 2023 and signed by Trans Nzoia County Cooperative Officer Edith Watimah stated that the Sacco’s certificate of registration has been duly signed by the Commissioner for Cooperatives who also approved a copy of … Read more
Cooperatives CS proposes Saccos to clear their cheques
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui has proposed that Saccos be allowed to clear their cheque books directly as opposed to the current practice of doing it through commercial banks. The CS said Saccos were incurring a lot of expenses when clearing their cheques through commercial banks. “I believe that Saccos will be able to … Read more
Real estate players form association to weed out land fraudsters
Over 100 firms in the real estate sector have formed an association dubbed Real Estate Stakeholders Association to help end the many cases of Kenyans being conned millions of shillings by fraudulent land buying and selling companies. According to Zani Properties Limited chairman Shamton Githere, the association will play a pivotal role in regulating the … Read more
Stick to Coop values to stand out from crowd, sector told
Cooperatives Commissioner David Obonyo has urged the sector to be guided by the values and principles of the cooperative movement in their operations, with a view to standing out from other business models. Obonyo noted that the core mandate of CAK is to ensure cooperatives entrench the principles and values of cooperatives so that its … Read more
Lecturer’s innovation to spearhead affordable housing
Dr Joseph Mwiti’s innovation of manufacturing cement using clay will serve as a welcome relief to thousands of Kenyans who aspire to build home. Dr Mwiti, a lecturer who teaches Chemistry at Meru University of Science and Technology(MUST), believes that using clay to make cement will revolutionize construction and provide a solution to high costs … Read more
