Be innovative to survive competition, Saccos told

By Charles Akivaga. Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) will have to move with speed and align themselves with the changing legislations to remain competitive. According to George Ototo, the Managing Director of Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Kuscco) Limited, leaders of various Saccos will have to adapt to the new changes in…

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Saccos race to attain ISO Certification

By Our Reporter. The list of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organizations (Saccos) that are adopting modern business practices so as to meet rising expectations from their members is becoming longer. The latest player to join this elite club is Ukulima Sacco-which recently attained the ISO 9001: 2008 Certification, completing a journey that began way back…

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Capital Sacco posts better returns

Capital Sacco posts better returns. By our Reporter. Capital Sacco has announced record business results for 2016, in which the company saw impressive year-over-year revenue growth while signing a record number of new members. Capital Sacco Marketing Manager, Mr. Kenneth Gitonga said the business brushed off a tough business environment to post impressive results. He…

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Kukena Sacco, a leader in Transport sector

By Wesley Ken. Over the past three years, Kenya’s Matatu Transport industry, the dominant mode of transport of both passengers and goods in the country has undergone a tremendous overhaul. Management and operation of Public Service Vehicles is now in the hands of Transport Saccos. The newly created National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) organ…

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Lusaka: No tax for Boda boda operators

By Kimtai Cherongis. Boda boda operators in Bungoma County have reason to smile after the County Government announced they will no longer have to pay any tax to be allowed to operate in the county. Addressing hundreds of boda boda operators in Busia town drawn from across the county, Busia County Governor Kenneth Lusaka said:…

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KMFRI Sacco to open FOSA services

By Wesley Ondieki. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Sacco is set to launch a fully fledged FOSA services outside Mombasa, Sacco Chairman, Rashid Anam (pictured) has said. “Among our future prospects, we will have a FOSA in a place yet to be identified outside Mombasa. We will also partner with members to start…

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County Govt to support saccos’ growth

By Our Reporter. Kwale County Government will continue to support Saccos’ growth in the region, Kwale County Government, Cooperative Development and Industrialisation Ministry Chief Officer, Ramadhani Bungale (pictured) has said. Speaking during Tabasamu Sacco, Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Kwale Cultural Centre recently, Bungale said Saccos are the backbone of the country’s economy. He…

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