Mandago urges Saccos to embrace technology
“We must embrace technology and be careful that we deploy the best technology that will not attract loses or prone to cyberattacks,” said Mandago.
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Murang’a coffee societies sign deal with Italian firm
By Joyce Wambui A deal has been approved by the County Assembly of Murang’a and an Italian firm allowing five corporative societies to sell their produce in Italy. This was after a research tour was conducted and the corporative societies’ management signed a memorandum of understanding with Ibarico Sri Italy. The farmers’ societies include: Thikagiki,…
New law to boost co-ops oversight in Embu
By Kamundia Muriithi Embu County has developed a new law to govern operations of cooperative societies. The County Cooperative Societies Bill 2019, spearheaded by the agriculture committee chaired by Rev Elizabeth Kivai, seeks to establish a legal framework relating to the formation, registration, promotion, development and regulation of cooperative societies. The Bill was drafted by…
Sh 70 million coffee milling factory for Tugen farmers
By Enock Kipturgut A Korean investor Reverend Cha Bo Yong is set to put up a Sh 70 million coffee milling factory that will benefit Tugen Hills Farmers’ Co-operative Society members. The society Chairman Mark Yatich noted that the factory is a landmark project that will empower coffee farmers in Baringo County and beyond besides…
Wanjohi Co-operative Society to start operations in June
By Correspondent The process to revive Wanjohi Co-operative Society has begun Nyandarua County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Industrialization and Cooperative Raphael Njui has said. Njui met with a group of investors from Ziara Dairies at the society who will revamp the society. The co-operative will receive milk coolers and is expected to start milk…
Women groups receive water tanks
By Eugene Kioko Women groups under various Community Based Organizations in Machakos County have received water tanks in a programme spearheaded by the National Government Affirmative Acton Fund (NGAAF). The CBOs, which had contributed half of the required amount to purchase 5,000 and 10,000 liter water tanks, were handed the tanks by Machakos County Woman…
Elders form a Sacco to uplift their lives
By Our Reporter Murang’a Kiama Kia Ma elders have established a saving and credit cooperative society to empower themselves financially. Peter Kagwanja, who was elected county patron, said they aim at consolidating Sh10 million that will be used to give credits. The Sacco dubbed Njungw’a’ which means a traditional stool is expected to ensure members…
Rice co-op offers new life to farmers
By Washington Okellah Hundreds of rice growers from Bunyala sub-county in Busia County, who are members of Bunyala Rice Farmers’ Cooperative Society Ltd, are set to earn more. The Society has harvested and sold rice planted on 700 acre parcel of land according to its chairman Robert Musolo. He said they have a membership of…
Youths urged to join Saccos to develop
By Florence Norah Migori County Youth Bunge Sacco chairman Joseph Nyapete has appealed to the youth to join Saccos to secure affordable loans. Nyapete, who was speaking during the launch of “Kuza Kazi” initiative by Coca-Cola and USAID at Kababu Technical College, urged youths to embrace self-employment. Nyapete told off youths waiting for white collar…
Drivers undergo eyesight test
By Eugene Kioko Drivers in Machakos were recently screened for various eye conditions at Machakos Bus Park in an exercise organized by Machakos Matatu Owners Association. Association Chairman Steve Mutuku said they organised the clinic in conjunction with the National Transport and Safety Authority and The City Eye Hospital in order to gauge the eyesight…
