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Women leaders in Saccos sponsored to attend 2024 women’s mentorship programme in Canada

Sacco ReviewMay 18, 2024May 18, 202405 mins

Eight women leaders who were selected to participate in the 2024 Women’s Mentorship Programme (WMP) organised by the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) will depart the country on June 20 for the mentorship programme. The Women leaders of Credit Union will benefit from international professional development and mentorship opportunities. The program will run…

Cooperatives leaders roll out activities as they gear up for Ushirika Day celebrations

Sacco ReviewMay 17, 202406 mins

Cooperatives leaders have launched activities in preparation for the upcoming International Day of Cooperatives (Ushirika) Day to be marked on July 6, 2024. The theme for this year’s Ushirika Day is “Cooperatives build a better future for all,” it will be held in Nairobi County at the KICC grounds. State Department of Cooperatives Permanent Secretary…

Six highest paid bank CEOs in Kenya earning over KSh65 million monthly salaries

Sacco ReviewMay 16, 2024May 16, 202403 mins

The CEOs of major Kenyan banks, including Equity, KCB Group, NCBA, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), Standard Chartered Kenya (StanChart), and Absa, received a monthly pay exceeding KSh65 million last year. In the previously mentioned list of the top six banks, KCB Group’s Chief Executive, Paul Russo, was among the highest earners, receiving a monthly gross salary of KSh14.8…

New KPCU disburses KSh52 million to coffee farmers, Machakos gets lion’s share

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 2024May 15, 202403 mins

Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development has disbursed KSh52,212,976 Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) to 3328 coffee farmers across 15 counties Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui indicated in statement on Tuesday that the funds were released between May 6, 2024 and May 13, 2024 through New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU). A total of…

CIC profits increase by 818 per cent to KSh1.4 billion in 2023

Sacco ReviewMay 15, 202402 mins

CIC Insurance Group’s 2023 profit after tax increased by 818 per cent of Sh1.4 billion as a result to the improved investment income and growth in insurance revenue. “The business maintained a growth trajectory driven by the execution of our transformational initiatives focusing on customer experience, performance management, operational efficiency, digital transformation, research and innovation,…

Public Service Commission announces 19 job vacancies in Cooperatives Ministry

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 2024May 14, 202402 mins

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has advertised 19 positions for several vacant posts in the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development. In announcement seen by Sacco Review, PSC announced that there are three vacancies for the Senior Deputy Commissioner for Co-operative Development post under Civil Servant Grade (CSG) 5. For…

CIC insurance named Kenya’s fastest growing brand

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 202402 mins

In an incredible year for Kenyan brand growth, CIC Insurance Group emerged as the fastest-growing brand, with a 63 per cent increase in brand value to KSh1.9 billion. This growing is predominantly attributed to its increased Brand Strength Index score of 82.98, indicating enhanced customer perceptions and heightened brand strength. CIC Insurance Group’s AAA- rating…

Equity Group first-quarter pretax profit rises to KSh20.4 billion

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 202403 mins

Kenya’s Equity Group announced today Monday, May 13, that its first-quarter pretax profit rose 21 per cent to KSh20.4 billion, helped by growth in interest income. Equity, which also operates in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo, said its net interest income increased to 28 per cent, translating to KSh27.8 billion….

Bread, M-Pesa hit in new KSh323 billion government tax plan

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 202402 mins

The National Treasury plans to introduce VAT on bread and increase excise taxes on M-Pesa, bank transfers and airtime as it seeks to collect an additional KSh323 billion in taxes in the next financial year. According to newly published Finance Bill Kenyans will pay 16 per cent value added tax (VAT) on bread at least…

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary leads tree planting in Murang’a

Sacco ReviewMay 12, 202406 mins

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives & Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Simon Chelugui on Friday, May 10, spearheaded tree planting at Kangari in Kigumo, Murang’a County in line with President Williams Ruto’s directive to mitigate against climate change. Chelugui was welcomed by the area administrators. “In line with President @WilliamsRuto’s directive setting aside May…