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Kilifi women urged to diversify investments, boost income

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202505 mins

Women group members in Malindi and Magarini Sub-counties in Kilifi County have been advised to diversify their investment to raise income that can enable them meet their financial responsibilities more effectively and efficiently. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office in Malindi town recently, Mtana Mwahunga, Malindi and Magarini Sub-counties Youth Development Officer revealed that…

George Mwatela elected as new Lengo Sacco Limited chairman in Kilifi

Sacco ReviewAugust 1, 202502 mins

Lengo Sacco Limited in Kilifi County has elected a new chairman, George Mwatela to lead the vibrant Sacco and push it to the next level of development. Speaking to Sacco Review in Malindi town recently, Lengo Sacco Chief Executive Officer, William Karani revealed that the Sacco’s new chairman was elected recently during an Annual General…

Four new cooperative societies registered in Magarini, Kilifi County

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202502 mins

Four new Cooperative societies have been registered in Magarini Sub County in Kilifi County by the Cooperative Development Ministry. Speaking to Sacco Review from Gongoni town recently, Magarini sub county Cooperative Officer, Edward Fondo said that the four newly registered Cooperative Societies were registered between the months of March and June this year. He also…

Kwale Cooperative societies urged to adopt ICT to enhance service delivery to members

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202504 mins

Cooperative Societies in Kwale County have been urged to adopt Information Communication Technology (ICT) in a bid to enhance efficiency in service delivery to members. Speaking to Sacco Review from Kwale town recently, Kwale County Cooperative director, Mohammed Mkanga revealed that the trend is the fastest way of serving members in the Cooperative movement. He…

Kwale farmers embrace forest cover restoration with eyes on carbon credit funds

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 202509 mins

A section of farmers in three Sub Counties of Kinango, Lunga Lunga and Shimba in Kwale County have started embracing forest cover restoration with eyes on carbon credit funds. Through the Restore Africa program that is implemented by several stakeholders including the Kwale County government and World Vision, more than 20,000 families have already been…

Saccos in Mombasa urged to exercise good leadership, governance to boost operations

Sacco ReviewMay 17, 202504 mins

Saccos in Mombasa County have been urged to exercise a high degree of good leadership and good governance for effective operations. Speaking to Sacco Review in Mombasa Township recently, Mombasa county Cooperative director, Nelson Nyoro said that good leadership and good governance will retain members in the Saccos. He warned that bad leadership and bad…

Call for Innovation in cooperative sector as three day annual conference ends

Sacco ReviewMay 10, 202506 mins

The 20th Annual National Cooperatives Workshop for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) concluded on Thursday, May 8, with a strong call to embrace change and spearhead transformation within the cooperatives sector. Held at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa County, the three-day event brought together cooperative leaders from across the country to discuss challenges, opportunities,…

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi county, urged to submit their Accounts Books for auditing

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 2025April 7, 202504 mins

Cooperative Societies in Kilifi County have been urged to submit their Accounts Books for early auditing, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Kilifi town recently, Kilifi County deputy Cooperative Director, Mary Mkare revealed that early auditing of Cooperative Societies Accounts Books would enable members to know exactly their Cooperatives…

Squatters occupies the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory land; MPs say

Sacco ReviewApril 3, 202504 mins

Land belonging to the former Kenya Cashew Nuts Factory in Kilifi County is occupied by squatters, the National Assembly Committee on Implementation has been informed. The committee found out that the squatters have occupied 300 acres out of a total 350 acres. During a site visit to the factory by the committee led by MP…

Government to implement decisive measures to curb Saccos’ financial mismanagement

Sacco ReviewFebruary 20, 202506 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has assured that the national government is taking decisive steps to curb financial mismanagement in Saccos across Kenya. His remarks follow the alleged misappropriation of KSh 82.8 million at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO), raising concerns over financial…