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50 new cooperative societies registered in Taita Taveta

Sacco ReviewApril 29, 2024April 29, 202402 mins

Some 50 new cooperative societies have been registered in Taita Taveta County, Sacco Review has established. Speaking to Sacco Review in Voi town recently, County Cooperative Commissioner Erastus Gonzi said that the 50 new cooperatives were registered between September last year and early April this year. He further stated that 10 dormant cooperative societies in…

FOPPS Sacco, Co-operative Bank partner on Last Expense Policy Cover

Sacco ReviewApril 28, 2024April 28, 202405 mins

Former Public and Private Sector Cooperative Society (FOPPS) Sacco have entered into a contract with Cooperative Bank as the Last Expense Cover for its members. In a speech during the FOPPS Sacco Annual General Meeting at ACK Guest House in Amagoro, Busia County, National Chairman and founder Ben Akwara said the Last Expense Policy Cover…

Troubled Metropolitan Sacco AGM ends unceremoniously in Kiambu

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 27, 202406 mins

Metropolitan Sacco 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was taking place today at Kiambu High School ended unceremoniously as members demanded for financial reports. According to reports, the management of the Sacco said they did not have financial reports because SASRA had not approved them yet. The reports further indicate that members of the Sacco…

KCB to auction 100 Greatwall Apartments in Athi River

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 26, 202404 mins

Some 100 homeowners at Greatwall Gardens estate in Athi River might lose their units after Erdemann Property Limited lost a KSh1.9 Billion loan case against Kenya Commercial Bank. Erdermann Property Ltd, the developer made a prayer to the court saying that homeowners were innocent purchasers and that the units were sold by mistake, the prayer…

Join Saccos to get loans, Embu jua kali artisans advised

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 26, 202407 mins

Hesitance and lack of interest by young Jua Kali artisans in welding and metal work related sector in Embu County to join or form Saccos has been blamed for the continued low access to finances to expand their businesses. Such finances including loans and government funds which are readily availed to self-help groups and Saccos…

Apstar Sacco unveils new branch in Meru

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 26, 202404 mins

Apstar Sacco, formerly Ukulima Sacco recently opened its ninth branch in Meru County at Greenwood City Mall. The eight other branches are in Nakuru, Kisii, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nairobi, Embu and Kakamega counties. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, who graced the opening ceremony lauded the Sacco for expanding its presence across the country. “We are grateful that…

Railway Housing Co-op notifies buyers of plots in Embakasi to collect title deeds

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202403 mins

Railway Housing Co-Operative Society Ltd (RAHOSO) has requested the buyers of the land in Utawala area, Embakasi to visit the society’s offices to obtain title deeds. The property, Land Reference Number 7340/70 has been sub-divided into 73 plots. The plots have been further sub-divided and sold to different buyers. Through a notice in a local…

Ukambani’s three governors unveil road map to improve youths livelihoods

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202405 mins

Three Ukambani governors under South Eastern Kenya Economic Block (SEKEB) have promised to continue being united and engage the National Government on matters to do with the livelihoods of the residents. In a meeting at Makueni governor’s office, Kitui Governor Julius Malombe, Governor Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo noted that they are…

Kipkelion farmers enjoy aroma of success from coffee as production doubles

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202403 mins

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Simon Chelugui this week hosted in his office hosted a delegation from Kipkelion District Cooperative Union (KDCU) led by Chairman Mathew Bore. Chelugui noted that the cooperative has made significant progress since last October during a fact-finding tour of Kipkelion Coffee Mill at…

Avocado farmers urged to form Saccos to curb exploitation, boost earnings

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202404 mins

Avocado farmers in Kisii County have been asked form Saccos to help them market and sell their produce. Governor Simba Arati noted the societies will weed out middlemen who have been exploiting farmers. He spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) during the flagging off 200, 000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county….