Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Roy Hezron Co-operative professionals and practitioners through their body the Kenya Society of Professional Cooperators (KSPC) have called upon the government through the State Department for Co-operatives to address the matter of timely data and information in cooperatives. The practitioners have further recommended for the establishment of an information and document portal with links…
KUSCCO Group Managing Director George Ototo has revealed that most county governments have failed to remit recoveries from payrolls to Saccos to enable them operate efficiently. Speaking during the 8th Annual Sacco Leaders Convention in Mombasa, Ototo said the non-remittances amounted to Ksh1.4 billion whereas amounts from other entities like government owned enterprises was Ksh2.8…
By Pascal Mwandambo One of the privileges of being a journalist is having the opportunity to meet and interview people from all walks of life. It’s an experience that enables you to walk in people’s shoes and feel what challenges they encounter in their day to day lives. Last time I told you about the…
By Cally Imbayi Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mithika Linturi has reiterated the government’s commitment to support agricultural training and promote the growth of agriculture in the country. Speaking during Bukura Agricultural College’s 26th graduation ceremony held, the CS said the government will continue to provide an enabling environment for agriculture to thrive and work closely with…
By Roy Hezron Nairobi City County is planning to allocate Ksh 866.7 million over the next five years to the state department of cooperatives to be used for cooperative development and audit. The move is also to facilitate the growth of a vibrant cooperative movement with financially strong and well managed cooperatives in the…
By Roy Hezron Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja is planning to allocate Ksh 4 billion to the Business and Hustler Opportunities sector over the next five years. A huge chunk of the amount will be allocated for cheap credit and business financing. According to the County’s draft of the 2023-2027 Integrated Development Plan, the proposed…
By Roy Hezron Those who will be buying houses and homes through Saccos for the first time will now start enjoying tax relief of up to Ksh 25,000 on their monthly salary starting from July this year. The move is being pushed for by Cabinet Secretary Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development…
By Alfred Kimosop Baringo County’s Cooperative Officer David Maina has asked Boresha Sacco members to organize themselves so as to benefit from Hustler Fund’s second phase that targets groups. He said it was ripe for members to establish income generating activities that will help them repay the low interest loans offered through Saccos once it…
By Peter Otuoro Patrick Thogo was elected the new Director of Tower Sacco in a competitive election carried out at Olkalou Primary School in Nyandarua County. Thogo got 222 votes against his close competitor James Mwangi who got 219 votes. He thanked everyone who voted for him and congratulated and thanked his competitor for serving…
By Vostine Ratemo Farmers have opposed the move by the state to privatise milk processor New Kenya Co- Operative Creameries (New KCC), warning that the plans will be a burden to them. In the year 2019, the government suspended plans to privatise the New KCC, being apprehensive about leaving the key dairy sector completely in…
