Co-operatives offer best structure to spur bottom-up economic strategy, says former CEO

By Kage Njoroge Cooperative societies have been touted as the key pillars of economic development as they have the ability to mobilize citizens to pool financial resources to achieve set objectives. Alex Irungu, the retired long serving CEO of Mentor Sacco, argued that Saccos are crucial drivers of social and economic progress with multiple benefits…

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Nairobi has 2.1m active co-operators with assets worth Sh. 521bn, says Director 

By Azael Masese               Nairobi County Director of Cooperatives Dolphine Aremo has urged area residents to join cooperative societies, identifying them as valuable investment tools to enabling them achieve their financial goals. Speaking to Sacco Review at her Nyayo House office, Aremo said Nairobi is home to some of the best performing and profitable Saccos with…

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Kenyans to access hustlers fund through SMS short code

By Obegi Malack obegimalack@gmail.com The government’s Financial Inclusion Fund commonly known as Hustlers Fund program which is set to be launched at the end of this month will not require any official registration. Co-operative and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has clarified that Kenyans seeking to access the funding will…

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How small business owners united to form vibrant self-help group

By Robert Nyagah Kangonde Trading Centre, one of the most vibrant trading centres in Embu town situated at the Embu-Siakago-Kiritiri intersection, is a beehive of activities. Several small scale female vegetable traders are busy packing produce for customers while a charcoal dealer negotiates the price of a tin of charcoal with a customer amid blaring music…

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Chelugui takes over as Cooperatives& MSMEs CS, outlines agenda for sector

By Azael MaseseSimon Kiprono Chelugui has taken over the Cooperatives and Micro, Small and MediumEnterprises (MSME) Ministry and promised to address mismanagement in cooperatives.Chelugui takes over from Peter Munya, who was in charge of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheriesand Trade.During the handing over ceremony held at the NSSF Building, Chelugui promised to sealloopholes that have seen farmers…

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