Category: Co-op News
12 billion shillings worth of assets mobilized by Kilifi cooperative societies
By Tsozungu Kombe 162 active cooperative societies in Kilifi County have mobilized asset to the tune of 12.5 billion, Sacco review has reliably established. Speaking during Imarika Sacco’s special delegates meeting held at Pride Inn Paradise Hotel in Mombasa county recently, Kilifi County Cooperative Development Ministry Chief Officer Ms. Mary Mkare said that out of…
Kericho coffee farmers make historic direct sales to S. Korea
By Benedict Ng’etich Coffee farmers in Kericho have broken historical records by exporting to Korea 134.4 tonnes of coffee valued at $908,160 directly to South Korea. The farmers bypassed the Coffee Auction and deep rooted cartels in the value chain in the process doing direct sales, taking advantage of current reforms in the sector. At…
Mixed reactions greet Mwalimu Sacco’s Spire Bank sale
By Our Correspondent The recent resolution by the giant Mwalimu National Sacco Annual General Meeting to put up for sale the troubled Spire Bank has elicited mixed reactions, with critics offering options they argue would be in the best interest of teachers and ordinary members. In the asset purchase agreement pending regulatory approvals by…
Over 500 Boda-bodas register in campaign to curb rogue operators
By Norah Musega museganorah@gmail.com 500 Boda-boda operators have so far been registered in the ongoing countrywide registration as was directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The campaigned is aimed at sanitizing the sector after rogue operators brought mayhem to the roads. The Presidents directive came shortly after an alleged barbaric attack on a female motorist by…
190 to get refund from collapsed Kisumu Municipality Sacco
Fredrick Odiero Over 190 former members of Kisumu Municipality teachers SACCO (KIMUTE) which went under more than seven years ago now have a reason to smile after being assured of their cash reimbursements totaling to Sh50 million. Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Kisumu branch broke the news of the new development while led by…
Higher income, reduced expenses spur Co-op Bank profit to hit Sh16.5 billion
By Bernard Matumbai Co-operative Bank of Kenya’s net income jumped by 53 percent to a record Sh16.5 billion in the year ended December 2021 from Sh10.8 billion in the previous term, something that was attributable to higher interest income, investment in government and reduced expenses. The bank recorded a 59 percent surge in pre-tax profit…
Co-operative leaders meeting to discuss Co-operative Bill implementation regulations
By Roy Hezron Co-operative leaders countrywide will be meeting at Amboseli National Park’s Oltukai Lodge for a four day meeting to review and discuss the implementation of regulations for the National Co-operative Bill 2021 in an occasion that will be graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives Hon. Peter Munya. The…
Relief for dairy farmers as New KCC factory is opened
By John Majau Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has launched a New KCC factory at Kangeta in Igembe Central constituency of Meru County. Munya, accompanied by New KCC Director David Baariu, said the launch was in line with the national government’s role of empowering dairy farmers. The launch of the plant with a capacity to…
Nine cooperative societies receive Sh3 million incubators, backup generators
By Enock Kipturgut The County Government of Baringo has launched incubators and backup generators worth Shs 3 million to benefit nine co-operative societies drawn from Kabarnet Ward. The move is aimed at enhancing poultry production. One incubator accommodates 1056 eggs per hatchery. The benefitting cooperative societies include Soramoi, Kimoso, Seguton, Kiboino, Kapchepterit, Kokwomoi, Kaperterot, Jekame…
How Mburia has changed the cooperative sector landscape
In his lifetime, Symon Mburia has taken a leading role in transforming the co-operative movement in the country. He has taken part in drafting and formulating major polices governing the co-operative movement, and also ensuring that the co-operative movement is managed professionally through his leadership in the newly formed Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC)…
