Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Jackson Okoth Safaricom Investment Co-operative has joined Ibuka, Nairobi Securities Exchange’s (NSE) premium incubation and acceleration programme for high growth companies in Kenya. The co-operative is joining the Accelerator Board of the programme following a rigorous evaluation and vetting process making it the 18th company to join the programme since its launch in December…
By James Wakahiu Land buying firms in Ruiru and Juja sub-counties have been directed by the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning to surrender their members register, mother title, maps and other related document so that the ministry can fast track issuance of title deeds. Ruiru Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Geofrey Ithai said the move…
By Rosemil Oduor A member of the Kenyan Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) Sylvester Kadzola received a Distinguished Service Award (DSA) for his exemplary service to the international credit union movement. He was presented with the honour during World Council of Credit Unions conference in The Bahamas. According to WOCCU Kadzola sat on…
Sacco paid dividends at 4% this year while interest on deposits at 5.5% this year. By Jackson Okoth A change in its executive suite, which saw the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer as well as Head of Finance, Investment and Strategy, combined with surgical spending cuts, is finally paying off for the giant…
By Munene Maina Delay in remittance of loan repayment deductions by the National and County governments is causing headache for Sacco bosses. This has seen the growth rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) for most Saccos derailing growth in their businesses. New Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) survey also indicated some governmental institutions particularly public universities,…
By Munene Maina A new body to set standards of training and hiring of co-operative employees has been launched. Staff members in all co-operative societies will now undergo thorough vetting to ensure they meet the requisite academic qualifications before they are allowed to serve. The outfit, made up of scholars and experienced co-operators, is also…
By Erick Maranga Ubunifu Sacco continues to assist youth to enhance savings and financial inclusion.The youthful Sacco Chairman Frank Odindo said young people are the future of the country making it essential to cultivate a savings culture among them. This, he added, will increase financial inclusion and boost the sector’s deposits. What started as a…
By Our Reporter CoreTEC Systems & Solutions is the leading Mobile (Digital) Financial Service Application provider company in country’s Sacco sector. In a recent survey conducted by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the firm ranks at the top of the leading companies in provision of digital technology to Saccos. According to 2017 Sacco Supervision Annual…
By Our Reporter Surestep Sytems and Solutions Ltd has been rated highly among the leading ICT service providers in the Sacco sector. In a new Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) annual supervisory report, the company is one of the 12 credible service providers serving a high number of savings and credit co-operatives in the country….
Co-operatives societies are highly relevant and important in the realisation of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four development agenda. Affordable housing is one item on the agenda that Uhuru has focused on in his final term in office. The others are manufacturing, universal healthcare and food security and nutrition. If harnessed, the experience and capacity of…
