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Universal Traders Sacco (UTS) has announced internship opportunities for individuals with a diploma in sales and marketing, cooperative management, or public relations. To be eligible, applicants must have achieved a mean grade of C or above in KCSE, be between the ages of 25 and 35 and have computer literacy skills. “If you are interested…
Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o has been arrested in Mombasa by DCI officers and presented to court to face the charge of operating a Sacco without a license. The arrest came after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions approved the charges in a letter to the DCI on November 30,2023. Nyakong’o’s charges…
Teacher-based cooperative societies affiliated with Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) have been urged to ensure strict compliance with the law and other regulatory frameworks governing the sector. Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi emphasized on the importance of adhering to the regulations set by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority to ensure continued growth and success….
Pastors in Nakuru have come together to establish Mitume Sacco to help them save money and access affordable credit facilities, ultimately improving their livelihoods. Pastor Alex Maina, the Sacco chairman and the chair of Nakuru Pastors Fellowship, encouraged pastors and clergy members to join the Sacco to enhance their economic status. “We understand the difficulties…
Harrison Kenga, a TukTuk operator based in Mombasa, was recently awarded a new Piaggio machine by President William Ruto. During the fund’s first anniversary, Kenga was named the top borrower of the Hustler Fund, having taken a loan of Ksh714, 000 so far. The President promised to buy him a TukTuk. Kenga started with a…
Joseph Njoroge, the CEO of Safaricom Sacco, has been named the winner of this year’s Champions of Governance (CoG) Award by the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) in a ceremony held at Mercure Hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi. The CoG Awards aim to recognize and promote research work related to good governance practices. Njoroge, who joined…
Kericho Biashara Sacco Society Limited recently celebrated its first year of existence with pride following the significant growth achieved in the highly competitive field. The Sacco draws its membership from smallholder traders of MSMEs within the region and offers financial and business training, savings mobilization, and loans to member groups. According to Josephat Koech, the…
A group of boda boda riders from Ruiru in Kiambu County have a reason to celebrate after they acquired a 5-acre piece of land along Thika Road, with the help of Kamuthi Housing Cooperative Society. The Boda Boda Association, consisting of 200 members, received a title deed after diligently saving Ksh50 per day. Lawrence Kariuki,…
Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has stated that his administration will continue to invest in agriculture which is critical to ensuring food security. He noted that his administration has trained and supported 255 farmer groups across three value chains of cassava, chicken, and sorghum in six (6) wards in the County. He added that the…
ACK Imani Talent Sacco has embarked on a rigorous member recruitment drive to boost its capital base. Every Sunday, the church-based Sacco, which was ranked the third best Sacco in Nakuru County during this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations, sends its marketers for member recruitment campaigns in various ACK churches within Nakuru diocese. Recently, the Sacco’s…
