Category: Co-op News
Outlook for Co-op industry in 2020
By Jackson Okoth Economists are already projecting tougher times for Kenya’s economy this year. But even with grim prospects and gloomy statistics, the resilient Co-operative industry is putting on a brave face. Latest figures from Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) databases indicate that Kenya’s Sacco Sub-sector holds total assets worth more than Sh 442.3 billion … Read more
New law makes it easier for Saccos to blacklist defaulters
Legal limitation has increased Saccos’ loan portfolio risks By Jackson Okoth The process of blacklisting Sacco loan defaulters by Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB) will soon become mandatory. This is as soon as the Sacco Societies Act is amended to allow societies to share both positive and negative information of their members with the CRBs. These … Read more
Co-op are tools for socio-economic development, says Munya
By Tsozungu Kombe The Government intends to ensure that co-operative societies become tools for social and economic development. This includes promotion of inclusivity and improved livelihoods for all through participation in the Big 4 Agenda. Speaking during the the 20th Annual SACCA Congress held in Mombasa County, Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperative, Peter … Read more
Saccos lead banks in offering highest returns
By Munene Maina Saving and Credit Co-operative Societies (Sacco) still command the lead in offering highest interest on savings and dividends to members annually, latest industry report shows. The Sacco Supervision Annual Report, 2018 released by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) in August this year noted that Deposit-Taking (DT) Saccos paid an interest on the … Read more
Men dominate boardrooms, top management of Saccos
Only 22.9 per cent of women hold CEO position By Jackson Okoth Women are yet to break the glass ceiling in terms of ascending to top leadership in co-operative societies. Industry findings indicate that men still dominate boardrooms, management suites and internal audit positions within most of these societies. This gender disparity has remained intact … Read more
State-based Saccos dominate sector
By Jackson Okoth Government-based Deposit Taking-Saccos control majority of both total assets and total deposits in the Sacco sub sector. These financial co-operatives, which derive the bulk of their membership from Ministries, State agencies, Corporations and County Governments, controlled 37.67 per cent of the industry’s entire balance sheet of Sh 495.25 billion as at the … Read more
Rice co-op offers new life to farmers
By Washington Okellah Hundreds of rice growers from Bunyala sub-county in Busia County, who are members of Bunyala Rice Farmers’ Cooperative Society Ltd, are set to earn more. The Society has harvested and sold rice planted on 700 acre parcel of land according to its chairman Robert Musolo. He said they have a membership of … Read more
Co-operative Bank to support free cancer screening campaign
By Our Reporter Beth Mugo Cancer Foundation in collaboration with Co-operative Bank and other partners has drawn out a countrywide programme of Free Cancer Screening Camps where Kenyans can get free screening for the key lifestyle disease conditions that continue to ravage families including cancer, blood sugar levels, blood pressure and related health needs. The … Read more
Drivers undergo eyesight test
By Eugene Kioko Drivers in Machakos were recently screened for various eye conditions at Machakos Bus Park in an exercise organized by Machakos Matatu Owners Association. Association Chairman Steve Mutuku said they organised the clinic in conjunction with the National Transport and Safety Authority and The City Eye Hospital in order to gauge the eyesight … Read more
Kakamega launches Sh23m smart farm
By Andanje Wakhungu County Government of Kakamega has launched a multi-million smart farm that will be used to collect milk and train youths in Lugari Sub-County. Deputy Governor Professor Philip Kutima said Lugari Dairy Smart Farm at Kabras County Polytechnic will benefit residents. The farm which was constructed at a cost of Sh 23 million … Read more
