Sacco Review|The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Our Reporter National Co-operative Housing Union Chair Francis Kamande has said that only 16 per cent of urban dwellers own houses while the rest live in rented houses. Kamande said by 2030, at least 50 per cent of Kenyans will be living in towns hence the need to invest in real estate. “In 2009,…
By Kamundia Muriithi A Ward Representative has petitioned the Embu County Assembly to draft a law compelling state security organs to protect dried coffee beans in farmers’ co-operative societies. Ruguru Ngandori MCA Sammy Muturi decried the escalation of cases of theft of coffee from stores at various factories. He said Gakundu Coffee Factory in his…
By Kamundia Muriithi More than 2,000 green grams farmers in Makima area of Embu County have come together to form a co-operative society to help in marketing of the crop following a bumper harvest. They intend to start the co-operative by donating a 90 kilogramme bag of green grams each. A bag currently sells at…
By John Majau Meru County Miraa Sacco has been officially launched. The Sacco will champion the interest of miraa farmers locally and internationally. The society will also enable farmers to save and receive loans for business expansion and financial stability. Speaking in Maua town during the official launching of the Pioneer Sacco, leaders from the…
By Bonface Mulu Kitui Teachers Sacco plans to diversify its products to meet the demands of its members and expand on its revenue streams. Sacco Chairman Joseph Kithome said subject to approval by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the sacco intends to introduce two new products soon to With a membership of about 17,000, compared…
By Kinoti Murithi Capital Sacco has launched a loan product to assist schools to construct classes, dormitories, administration blocks, halls and laboratories. The loan product can also be used to finance construction and equipping of laboratories, kitchens, toilets and gates. Capital Sacco has tailored its loan product to cater for specific needs of any school….
By Kamundia Muriithi Two international firms from South Korea and United States have expressed interest in buying coffee from Embu County, a move expected to yield improved prices for farmers. Global Trade and Finance Chief Executive Kon Lee of South Korea and Regina Noh of Oversees Business Development of USA have committed to partner with…
By Munene Maina Rural-based Gastemeco Sacco has now changed its name to Biashara Tosha Sacco as it sets out on a new growth path that will enable the Society become more reputable, expand its reach beyond Embu County and improve service delivery to members. Biashara Tosha, established, eleven years ago in Manyatta Sub County, Meru,…
