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Small rural based enterprises, especially women groups in Embu county, have appealed for help from various experts in the cooperative movement to help them create ecofriendly products. One such enterprise is Kiritiri Kwimenya Self Help Group which makes eco-friendly Kiondo bags from sisal fibre. The bags are mainly sold through barter trade with maize growers…
94 farmers who were worst hit by the massive fish deaths in Lake Victoria last year have received fingerlings worth Ksh2 million and fish feeds worth Ksh1 million from the county government of Kisumu. Speaking at Ogal Beach in Kisumu West, Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said the gesture is meant to enable the farmers…
The ongoing Universal Traders Sacco (UTS) share drive initiative has so far raised Ksh30 million with a target to hit Ksh70 million by the end of July. Sacco Chief Executive Officer Dominic Mutunga said the Sacco initiated the drive to boost its capital base and recruit new members. He said the drive has drawn participants…
Coffee Cooperative societies in Kericho County have been advised to diversify their production activities so as to cushion them in hard times The Kericho County Commissioner of Cooperatives Mr. Leonard Otii said they were encouraging coffee Cooperative societies and others to embrace diversification of activities so as to enable generation of income if one of…
Stakeholders in the coffee sub sector want the government to factor issues of climate change in reforms being initiated by Agriculture ministry to mitigate adverse effects on production. They said climate change was affecting the cash crop and a big challenge to growers which called for campaigns to sensitive farmers. Meru Central Coffee Union acting…
As the Country’s hard economy bites most of the Kenyans, Boda boda riders, farmers and traders from Western region have been asked to join Saccos and save for the future. Speaking to Journalists in Busia town, Godfrey Saidi, Chairman of Faridi Sacco stated that many boda boda riders are facing a lot of challenges of…
Kisii County Director of Cooperatives Pamella Mercy has asked cooperatives to amend their by-laws to embrace virtual services and comply with the Cooperative Societies Act. Speaking at Kisii Agricultural Training Institute during Gusii Youth Bunge Sacco ADM, the director pointed out that the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic forced some Sacco employees to work from…
Siaya-based Taraji Sacco is set to open a satellite office in Homa Bay County to spur growth in line with its new 2023-2027 strategic plan. Speaking during the Sacco’s 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Sacco chairman Charles Ochieng’ Ngutu revealed that a survey conducted recently established that there was an opportunity for business there. “After carrying…
Nafasi DT Sacco recently rebranded from Nafaka Sacco so as to open up the market through new products which target various sectors of the economy. Speaking during the rebranding and opening of the Sacco’s first branch at Shujaa Mall in Kayole, Sacco chairman Koech Mwerey said the new branch is a great milestone for the…
Gusii Youth Bunge Sacco recently held a colourful Annual Delegates Meeting (ADM) to celebrate its tremendous growth and performance last year. Speaking during the event held at Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) in Kisii town, Sacco chairman Asha Moranya noted that the Sacco’s share capital increased by Ksh1,184,729 from Ksh7,026,031 in 2021 to Ksh8,210,760 as at…
