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As a financial year comes to an end, cooperatives need to review the year’s performance through the annual general meetings. Cooperatives are democratic organizations that are controlled by members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Members are the source of all authority and the basic unit of democratic control. Members need to…
President William Ruto has officially launched the second phase of the Financial Inclusion Fund (Hustler Fund) that targets registered groups. Speaking in Embu town during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations, the president said the groups can qualify for loans up to millions of shillings. He pointed out that the groups will be used as collaterals…
Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO) has rejected the provisions of the controversial 2023/2024 finance bill, arguing that its implementation has far reaching consequences in the operations of Saccos. Through a memorandum dated May 22, 2023 and received by the national assembly, the union noted that issues contained in the Finance Bill…
Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO) has presented their memoranda on tax matters affecting Saccos in Kenya where they have said that there will be implications under the current tax law provisions. Saccos with corporate members would lose the tax benefit of exemption. Interest income from members and 50% for the interest…
Cooperatives Commissioner David Obonyo has urged the sector to be guided by the values and principles of the cooperative movement in their operations, with a view to standing out from other business models. Addressing Sacco leaders during a Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) conference recently, Obonyo noted that the core mandate of CAK is to…
Kewisco Sacco is in the process of building its own office block in Nairobi to reduce operational costs. Speaking during the 32nd Annual Delegates Meeting (ADM) held at the Nairobi National Park Club House, the chairperson Rebecca Kipchumba said the land had already been acquired and the Sacco was waiting for the processing of the…
The government plans to revive agricultural extension services through the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill, 2022, which when passed into law, will establish the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Service (ALES). The corporate body will be mandated to enhance the competitiveness of the agriculture and food industries and increase their long-term productivity. It doing this,…
Nafasi DT Sacco recently rebranded from Nafaka Sacco so as to open up the market through new products which target various sectors of the economy. Speaking during the rebranding and opening of the Sacco’s first branch at Shujaa Mall in Kayole, Sacco chairman Koech Mwerey said the new branch is a great milestone for the…
Yetu Sacco has established a training institute called Pamoja Technical Training College, becoming one of the first Saccos to diversify into technical training. The seven-storey institute has 84 rooms and is located in Majani Plaza in Nkubu town in South Imenti constituency of Meru County. The institution kicked off training in January 2023 with 54…
Ports Sacco has rebranded from Mombasa Port Sacco as part of itsstrategic growth plan to empower members, drive financial inclusion and expand its national footprint. Sacco Chief Executive Officer Dedan Ondieki said the rebrand is part of the Sacco’s expansion beyond Mombasa is part of its strategy to be diverse and inclusive as it renews…
