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Governor Wavinya urges investors to seize opportunities in Machakos

Sacco ReviewApril 19, 2024April 19, 202406 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged both local and international investors to take advantage of the numerous investment opportunities, ample returns on investment and improved business environment in the county. Speaking on April 17 at the Machakos International Convention Centre when she hosted investors in a round table meeting attended by Cabinet Secretary for Investment,…

Kajiado women, boda boda riders trained on financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2024April 19, 202403 mins

Kajiado County women and boda boda operators have been empowered with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills that will help them gain wealth, survive economic shocks, and manage their finances better. The Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania (FIKT) Project by the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) and Visa is aimed at…

Kisii Youth Bunge Sacco re-brands to Gusii Youth Bunge Sacco Limited

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2024April 18, 202405 mins

Kisii Youth Bungee Sacco has re-branded to Gusii Youth Bungee Sacco Limited to accommodate the increasing membership both in Kisii and Nyamira counties. The new Chief Executive officer (CEO) Clive Ontita who replaced Evans Makori, who joined Nyaribari Chache Constituency office, said the Sacco has increased its membership tremendously attributing it to aggressive recruitment done…

Sacco re-branding is a great idea if properly planned

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 202404 mins

A number of Saccos have rebranded to breathe a new life into their existence. The hope is that with a change they will be able to capture the imagination of members, both existing and prospective, in a way that will bring positive energy and reinvigorate the many lattices that may have been rendered ineffective by…

New milestone as Kingdom Bank receives ISO Certification

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2024April 18, 202404 mins

Kingdom Bank, a subsidiary of the Co-operative Bank of Kenya reached yet another milestone in their relentless quest to provide world class service to their clientele by attaining the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC 27001:2022) certification. ISO prestigious accreditation underscores the bank’s unwavering dedication to ensuring the highest standards of information security management….

Higher returns for coffee farmers as NCE prices soar

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2024April 18, 202408 mins

The ongoing coffee reforms are bearing fruit as prices at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) shoot up to all-time highs, the last week of February auction has given the solid proof. During the week’s auction on February 27, 2024, the prices rose to $9 million (approximately KSh717. 5 million), with action volume increasing to KSh1.3…

TSC stopped 11,310 teachers’ remittances to Metropolitan Sacco

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 202404 mins

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) released a list teachers whose remittances to Metropolitan Sacco had been stopped and those who are still active members. In a letter dated April 4, signed by TSC CEO Dr Nancy Macharia, directed to clerk of Senate, she said 11,310 teachers’ remittances were stopped while 2,401 teachers were still members…

Jubilee Insurance raises shareholder payouts after stronger profit

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 202402 mins

Jubilee Health Insurance posted a net profit of KSh438.6 million for the Financial Year ended December 2023 representing a 29 per cent increase from the KSh339.1 million recorded in 2022. The insurer’s Chief Operating Officer Njeri Jomo, said the organization realised a three-fold increase in cash flows generated from operations. She added, “As a company…

Nairobi fourth wealthiest city in Africa with 4,400 super-rich individuals

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 2024April 17, 202403 mins

The latest African Wealth Report for 2024 shows places Nairobi as fourth wealthiest City as South Africa cities and regions dominate the Top 10 wealthiest on the African continent. According to the report, the number of super-rich in Kenya’s Capital City increased by 25 per cent to 4,400 in 2023 compared to more than 10…

Steady rise of Joyce Ndegwa from clerk to CEO of Mentor Sacco

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 202406 mins

Mentor Sacco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joyce Waceke Ndegwa is one of the most highly rated female leaders in the cooperative sector in Kenya. Waceke, the lead actor in this increasingly illustrious cooperative society, exhibits deep knowledge of the Sacco sub-sector. “You need to understand your industry thoroughly; new and emerging trends, and threats and…