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Cooperative movement retirees urged to offer consultancy services

Sacco ReviewMay 2, 202404 mins

Retirees from the cooperative movement in Kisii and Nyamira counties have been urged to offer consultancy services for residents to benefit from their knowledge, skills and experiences. Gusii Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union (GFCU) chairman, Peter Onsinyo said the retirees have a wealth of experience to be tapped to boost growth and development in the agricultural…

Uber Eats opens branch in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewMay 2, 2024May 2, 202406 mins

Uber has opened fast food delivery services at the lakeside city of Kisumu. Christened Uber Eats, the service will enable customers in Kisumu and its environs to enjoy their favourite breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack from the restaurants delivered to their doorstep after placing an order. Nakampe Molewa, the General Manager of Uber Eats for Sub-Saharan…

Mombasa’s 300 co-operative societies assets surge to KSh25 billion

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 2024April 30, 202403 mins

Mombasa County has a total of 300 registered cooperative societies, Sacco Review has learnt. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office at Bima Tower Building in Mombasa town recently, Mombasa County Cooperative director, Nelson Nyoro said that the 300 registered cooperatives societies have a current membership of 98,000 members. He further revealed that the cooperative…

Over 1,000 boda boda operators receive free training in Uasin Gishu

Sacco ReviewApril 29, 202406 mins

Boda Boda Saccos in Uasin Gishu County have received a huge boost through training and award of licences by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), county administration and Kenya Red Cross among other partners. The training and licensing process served to refine and authorize individuals to operate on the roads legally especially for some who may…

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…