Sacco Review|The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Some 41,000 coffee farmers from Mt Kenya region are set to benefit from Sh70 million training programme initiated by Nestle Kenya to help boost production and quality of their produce. The programme which will offer training and technical advice in the next three years also seeks to encourage participation of women and youth in coffee…
By Elvis Wasike. The Noble Sacco, formerly Wareng Teachers Sacco has promised never to take education of members’ children lightly. Chairman David Rono said school fees loans are now being processed within a short time to ensure all students learn without interruption. The Sacco based in Uasin Gishu County, he added, is taking education as…
By Stephen Makabila. Kenya is to help the Namibian Government strengthen its Co-operative Movement through offering of special expertise. Kenya’s Principal Secretary for the State Department of Cooperatives, Ali Noor Ismail said Kenyan consultants would help develop Namibia’s Co-operative sector. A team of Co-operative officials from Namibia was in the country in February on a…
By James Wakahiu. The owner of a real estate company and Sacco has denied swindling investors, and instead blamed reports carried by a section of the local media on his political detractors. Rev. David Kariuki Ngari (pictured), popularly known as Gakuyo who runs Gakuyo Real Estate and Ekeza Sacco said he runs legitimate businesses and…
By Joseph Mukubwa. Biashara Sacco Society, located in Nyeri County is targeting students through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes this year. This is through its school feeding programme, which was recently launched at the DEB Nyeri Primary School in Nyeri town. The Sacco has already spent some Sh200,000 on the initiative where over 500…
By Stephen Makabila. The Government has registered 10 Saccos in several American and European cities in a bid to establish a footprint of the Kenyan Co-operative Movement in the global business arena. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Industry, Trade and Co-operatives, Adan Mohamed, talking to Sacco Review said so far, those registered include two Saccos in…
By Enock Okong’o . Nyakach and Nyando residents in Kisumu County will benefit from a Sorgum Farming Project spearheaded by the East African Breweries Limited (EABL) in partnership with the County, which is meant to promote food security in the area. The project is part of the EABL’s nationwide sorghum value chain open forum, aimed…
By Staff Reporter. Chairman of Ushirika Council, Edward Matoke has said plans are underway to ensure Sacco societies within Kisumu County are productive and active. Matoke said that Ushirika Council has set future plans to be implemented before they celebrate the next Ushirika Day which includes offering the communal service to the public as a…
By Our Reporter. Homa Bay County Government has launched a Boda Boda Sacco bringing together more than 1,500 registered members.. Speaking at Rangwe recently, Governor Cyprian Awiti (pictured) said his office will set aside Sh6 million to get the Sacco on its feet. He said his administration plans to open motor cycle spare part shops…
By Kiptanui Rutto. Sheria Sacco members have been urged to aggressively recruit more members in order to retain its portfolio as one of the most vibrant societies in the Co-operative movement. Chief Justice, David Maraga noted that the Sacco has won several accolades including Best Managed Sacco in Kenya and that he was proud to…
