Category: Co-op News
Kisumu residents to catch glimpse of Omieri during Fish Fiesta festival
Kisumu County is set to showcase the revered Omieri snake as it holds the grand finale of Fish Fiesta 2024 festival. According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing, Farida Salim, the snake, which is preserved at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi will arrive at…
Muguka farmers in Embu told to join Saccos to boost income
Muguka farmers in Embu County have been challenged to join existing Saccos to reap better incomes and enhance expanded marketing of the produce locally and regionally. Consolidation of the millions of shillings earned from Muguka sector daily under cooperatives would ensure that incomes from the business are not wasted but used to improve farming and…
Kajiado companies reject bill allocating 1 per cent of their profits to CSR initiatives
A section of investors operating in Kajiado County have raised concern over the County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024 which is now in public participation stage. The bill wants companies to allocate 1 per cent of their profit to CSR in every financial year. It also details that every company shall reserve to residents of…
Public Investments Committee seeks answers on SASRA audit queries
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy met last week to examine the audited accounts of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) for Financial Years 2013/2014 to 2020/2021. The Committee led by Member of Parliament for Navakholo Constituency and Majority Party Whip at the Kenya National Assembly Emmanuel Wangwe cross-examined SASRA…
Over 13 million Kenyans affected as Opera stops free data offers on regulatory changes
Opera has stopped its free data plan which allowed Kenyans to enjoy free data bundles to access the Opera, which runs the Opera Mini Browser, as a result of local authorities’ decision, including the Betting Control and Licensing Board, to halt advertising on Speed Dials (bookmarks on the start page) within browsers. According to Google,…
Government plans to merge CMA, IRA and SASRA
The Government intends to merge three major financial regulatory bodies in the country to enhance service delivery, avoiding duplication of roles and reduce bureaucracy. According to reports, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said recently that the three regulatory bodies are Saccos Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), Capital Markets Authority (CMA), and the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)….
How Saccos can increase their membership size
There are various Saccos in the country and best strategies are needed to make a Sacco increase its membership size. Below are some of the marketing strategies. 1). Have a good website Since the internet is everywhere, website is very vital new and prospective members have access easily. Good website will boost membership. 2). Offer…
Diamond Trust Bank unveils seven new branches
DTB Bank has opened new seven branches across the country. These include Gikomba, Eastleigh (BBS Mall), Karen Hardy, Ongata Rongai, Kapsabet, Kenol in Murang’a and Bondeni in Mombasa. The DTB Group Chief Executive Nasim Devji said the unveiling of these new branches is a testament to unwavering commitment of the lender to bring services closer…
Bamburi Cement posts net loss of KSh399 million, raises shareholder payouts
Bamburi Cement Plc recorded a net loss of KSh399 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to a net loss of KSh181 million it posted in 2022. However it raised its dividend payout to shareholders 7.3 times translating to KSh1.99 billion as a result of increased financial muscle. Bamburi CEO Mohit Kapoor said…
Co-op professional body releases this year’s training plan for sector players
The Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC) has officially released its training plan for this year targeting key players in the sector. The training, spread out throughout the year started February, will basically target Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and their deputies (D/CEOs), Heads of Departments (HoDs), Boards and Supervisory Committees, and staff working in the…