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Former Gor Mahia striker Achieng Jared has talked of the need to turn Gor Mahia Legends Welfare Group into a Sacco. His sentiments follow Information Communication and Technology Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo’s move to pump a seed capital of Ksh1 million into the welfare group for sustainability and to enable them undertake income generating projects. “A…
Kisii County Deputy Governor Dr. Robert Monda has stressed on the importance of financial literacy campaigns and member education drives among Saccos to cultivate a saving culture among residents. Speaking during the launch of Stima Sacco new branch at Waumini Plaza where he represented Governor Simba Arati, Dr Monda noted that cooperatives play a pivotal…
Poultry farmers in Western have been urged to embrace the best farming practices as a move to help increase food security and meet high demand for the produce. Western Salesman and veterinary expert Kenneth Odiwuor led a team from Cosmos Pharmaceuticals to educate poultry farmers in Malava Sub County on the best practices . He…
Sukari Sacco recently held its Annual General Meeting. Sacco Chairman Boniface Omondi urged members to remain united for the sake of their esteemed Sacco. He noted that though it’s been a while since they held an AGM, he urged members to be confident that the Sacco is headed in the right direction. Omondi noted that…
The Agricultural Society of Kenya ( ASK) Kisumu branch has vowed to resist plans by the county government to relocate it to an alternative site. The branch Chairperson George Ongudi said they are yet to discuss such an undertaking with the county government. “Such an idea has never even been brought to our attention by…
The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) has called for the implementation of the past recommendations seeking to revive the ailing sugar sub-sector. Speaking during a sugar summit in Kakamega, LREB chairperson Professor Peter Anyang Nyong’o said the resolutions, such as those contained in the 2019 Sugar Industry Stakeholders Task Force Report were good hence the…
Leaders and farmers from the sugar belt want the role of Saccos redefined in the new sugar law to drive sugarcane development activities. Speaking during a sugar summit held in Kakamega, the leaders proposed that Saccos and outgrowers companies be the key drivers in sugar development and management. “Notable cane out growers companies and Saccos…
More than 12,500 farmers are expected to double their harvests once the first phase of the Lower Nzoia Irrigation project is completed as they will be able to do two seasons of rice a year. Irrigation Principal Secretary (PS) Ephantus Kimotho said farmers will get enough water by gravity when the Ksh3.8 billion project is…
Sweet potato farmers from Kuria in Migori County have expressed concern over the reducing prices of the crop. Led by Joyce Maroa, the farmers urged the government to chip in and help them get good prices for their produce. They blamed the county government for not completing the construction of the potato processing factory in…
Small-scale traders in Siaya County have received business loans from Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (KNCCI) MasterCard programme. The KNCCI Siaya branch Chairperson Mrs. Roseline Omuga said the first group of traders at Kambare trading center in Gem sub-county have received a minimum of Ksh30,000 interest-free loans. She encouraged more traders from across…
