Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Amos Kerich. A year after Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto took office, he started Multi-purpose Cooperative Societies in every ward in the County. This initiative has greatly boosted the living standards of the Sacco members. When coming up with the initiative, Governor Ruto had observed that he knew very well that the largest percentage of…
overnor Jackson Mandago has challenged Co-operatives officials to ensure they effectively and transparently deliver on their mandate as they are entrusted by their members. Speaking to Sacco Review at Chemororot Primary School in Soy Sub-County recently during a meeting with over 20 Cooperatives members and their officials, Mandago said the success of Cooperatives depend on…
Elburgon Boda boda riders have launched a Sacco to boost their savings. The new Sacco Chairman, John Gitonga lamented that Boda boda operators were being killed by imposters pretending to be clients. “We have experienced a lot of difficulties as we go about doing our work. When a member is killed, we face many challenges,”…
Hundreds of artists drawn from various areas within the County have come together to form a Sacco to assist them expand their businesses. Laikipia Artists Savings and Credit Cooperative Society LTD (LCA Sacco) also seeks to promote youth talents to eradicate poverty by mobilizing locally available resources for investment. Speaking at the inaugural meeting at…
By Wesley Ondieki. Solution Sacco, formerly Meru Mwalimu Sacco has spread its footprint to Kitui County in an ambitious plan to recruit more members and improve on its reserves. A satellite office has already been opened in Kitui town and plans are underway to open a full-fledged branch in the County if a feasibility study…
By Our Reporter. Nyanza residents should be sensitized on the importance of investing in Saccos to empower them economically. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO), Western Region Manager, Stephen Makori lamented that most Saccos in the region are formed with short-term goals in mind, hence they don’t last. Saying the region had…
By Munene Maina. K-Unity has established strategic partnerships with various organizations aimed at empowering the society and livelihoods of its individual members. An elite Society based in Kiambu town. K-Unity Sacco is among players collaborating with the Kenya Government in ensuring the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) succeeds. ASDSP aims to support the transformation…
By Munene Maina. In a move aimed at boosting the agricultural sector, Nakuru County Government has embarked on an ambitious plan to strengthen farmer’s co-operatives. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office, Nakuru Co-operatives Director, Patrick Mak’Anyengo said strong societies for farmers will ensure they get good returns from their activities. “Agriculture sector plays a…
By Kamundia Muriithi. Nawiri Sacco which is based in Embu County has partnered with the Cooperative Bank of Kenya to issue Personalised Cheque Books to some of its clients. The bank expects to roll out the cheque books in March in a move that is expected to revolutionalise banking in Saccos in the country. According…
By Munene Maina. The Diocese of Mount Kenya South Sacco (Dimkes) is leading the way in transforming members’ livelihoods. In an encounter with the Sacco members one gets to meet happy, satisfied and persons with well set goals. The Sacco has empowered small scale farmers and traders through the affordable loans it provides enabling many…
