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Kenya National Police DT SACCO Bungoma branch elects new officials

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 202403 mins

The Kenya National Police DT SACCO Bungoma zone finally has new officials after the branch held elections recently after several postponements. In the elections held at Bungoma Police Station with 383 members, Antony Kering garnered 103 votes, closely followed by Zebedee Otee with 102 votes while Victor Kiprotich got 76 votes and Mary Odhiambo garnered…

Skyline Sacco holds annual prayers

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 202402 mins

Skyline DT Sacco based in Baringo County yesterday held its annual prayers at their headquarters in Eldama Ravine town. The special event brought together the Sacco’s Board of Management and staff who dedicated 2024 plans to God and expressed gratitude for their achievements. The event, which has been their tradition in every second week…

Kenya National Police Sacco Holds Delegates meeting in Mombasa

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2024January 15, 202402 mins

The Kenya National Police DT Sacco, one of the top Saccos in the country, is currently hosting a Delegates meeting in Mombasa. The AGM is being led by the National Chairman David Sohelo Mategwa with the Chief Guest being the Nairobi County Director for Co-operatives, Dolphine Aremo. The Sacco CEO, Solomon Angutsa, said that the…

Governor Kahiga’s plan to support cooperative movement

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 202402 mins

Nyeri Governor Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga has assured that his County government will support the cooperative movement by implementing innovative strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Governor made the statement during the 48th Annual General Meeting of the Newfortis Sacco at Nyamakachi Primary School. “My government will prioritize the promotion of Saccos through enforcement,…

Chelugui leads Coffee fund sensitization and distribution in Central region

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 202402 mins

The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives Simon Chelugui has led the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) sensitization and distribution campaign in Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga and Murang’a Counties. According to Chelugui, the Kenya Kwanza administration has initiated key administrative and legislative reforms geared towards restoring the coffee sector to its full glory. “Coffee is one of the…

Govt urged to waive Ksh603M debt owed by Machakos coffee farmers

Sacco ReviewJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 202404 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has appealed to the government to waive a Ksh603 million debt owed by coffee cooperative societies in the county. Governor Ndeti, who hosted the Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui during the launch of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund in Kangundo on Tuesday, said that farmers in the…

Top women’s cooperative in Rongai lauded after acquiring new building

Sacco ReviewJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 202403 mins

Kajiado County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Gender, Culture, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife Janet Sereu has commended Muungano Women Group Housing Cooperative for acquiring a new building in Ongata Rongai. Speaking during the meeting in Rongai, Sereu said that the group is among the best managed in the county and has been empowering women besides…

Kuresoi farmers start tree tomatoes farming after making losses in potato farming

Sacco ReviewDecember 31, 2023December 31, 202306 mins

A group of farmers in Langwenda farm, Kuresoi North constituency in Nakuru County have decided to venture into tree tomato farming after experiencing losses from potato farming for several years. Festus Sois, the group leader, explains that they have been growing potatoes and peas as cash crops but have not been able to achieve…

Groups in Kisii get Sh.10 million from NGAAF.

Sacco ReviewDecember 21, 202302 mins

More than forty-six women and youth groups in Kisii County have received sh.10 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). Speaking during the funds disbursement, Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya said the money is aimed at boosting table banking activities within the groups and providing economic empowerment to the members. During the cheque…

Women in Western Kenya Urged to Embrace Saccos

Sacco ReviewDecember 20, 2023December 20, 202303 mins

Women in the Western Kenya region have been encouraged to join and invest in Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) in order to succeed in economic empowerment. Speaking during the launch of Mulembe Women Congress Malava chapter held at friends’ church, Joseph Busiega, the chief of staff in the office of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia…