Wananchi Sacco in Othaya, Nyeri County. Photo/File

Wananchi Sacco stands with members during Covid-19 period

By Staff Reporter Wananchi Sacco has come up with new strategies to curb any possible spread of the Coronavirus disease among its members and the community at large. The Sacco is investing in mobile banking to offer a wide range of services. Its M-Wananchi platform enables members to check balance inquiries, withdrawals, deposits, airtime purchase,…

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Kilifi County Director for Cooperatives James Mwasi. Photo/Courtesy

Kilifi County sets aside Sh1.6m for capacity building for new sacco staff

By Tsozungu Kombe Kilifi county will spend Sh1.6 million this year to conduct capacity building seminars for newly registered Sacco top officials. Speaking to Sacco Review , Kilifi County Cooperatives Director, Mr. James Mwasi said the the county will revive five dormant Saccos in the area. He said the county government will conduct audit clinics for…

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Charles Omwansa, CEO Gusii Mwalimu Sacco.

Use mobile banking to avoid Corona: Gusii Mwalimu boss

By Elizabeth Angira  Teachers have been urged to do mobile banking to avoid Coronavirus pandemic. This after the  teachers  have been camping at Gusii  Mwalimu  Sacco  Branch waiting  for their  dividends on long cues.  Speaking in his office, Gusii Mwalimu Sacco Branch, Mr.  Charles Omwanza  stated  that  it has become  a challenge  to handle  such huge  crowd  of teachers  who are  not adhering  to the  government …

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Deputy President Dr. William Ruto boards Ngong Bodaboda Sacco matatu after meeting its members in his residence in Karen.

Bodaboda Sacco that has Deputy President’s attention

By Obegi Malack  Motorcycles are increasingly becoming a popular means of transport for many rural and urban dwellers.  However, a National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) report has found that motorbike riders are the leading cause of road accidents, increased crimes, and teenage pregnancies. Many boda boda operators have also become lynch mobs who know no…

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Prime Time Sacco Chairman Thomas Rotich leading the guests in handing over reflectors to the youths.

Prime Time Sacco out to improve youth, women livelihood as Covid-19 battles economy

By Dennis Bett Boda Boda operators in Elgeyo Marakwet have received reflectors and face masks from Prime Time Sacco as part of its corporate social responsibility. 13 Boda Boda youth groups benefited. The Sacco has issued more than 100 motorbikes to the youth on loan and plans to ensure that more youth acquire the motorbikes…

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Neno Sacco Chairman Mr Peter Manga during an interview.

Dust to Grass: journey of Neno from welfare to reputable Sacco

By Kamundia Muriithi A welfare group formed by a few matatu operators in Embu County in the late 90s has grown into one of the largest public transport Saccos in the country. Nairobi, Embu, Nissan Operators (Neno) Sacco is today a formidable and reputable transport based cooperative with a fleet of well managed vehicles in…

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Governor for Vihiga County, Wilber Ottichilo.

Vihiga’s 95 registered Saccos plagued by challenges

By Our Reporter Vihiga County has well over 95 registered co-operative societies based on agriculture and savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs), housing, handicraft, and transport services. These co-operatives are distributed as follows: four dairy, five coffee, 57 savings and credit (Saccos), 12 housing, and 17 other co-operative societies based in the informal economic sector….

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Private school Saccos experience financial impotence as Covid-19 cases hit the ceiling

By Tsozungu Kombe Private school-based Savings and Cooperative Societies (Saccos) in Mombasa County have been greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Mombasa County Cooperative Commissioner Nelson Nyoro attributed this to the closure of schools that took effect when the first case of Corona virus was reported in he country. He added that the situation has…

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