Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By George Otieno Numerous Saccos participated in the 100th International Day of Cooperatives celebrations in Mombasa County, taking home various recognitions in their fields of operation. Saccos were grouped into their relevant tiers according to wealth levels, and ranked as per credit management, innovativeness and return on assets. Presided over by Mombasa Cooperative Director Mr….
By Musyoka Kaleti The 100th International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated by Embu Saccos at Kangaru Girls Secondary School, with different Saccos being feted for their contribution for the growth of the movement. Among the leaders who attended was Embu Deputy Governor David Kariuki, who is the immediate former Chief Executive Officer for Winas Sacco….
By Pascal Mwandambo Concerns have been raised over the large number of dormant Cooperative societies in Taita-Taveta County. Addressing members during the County Cooperative leaders’ meeting at Dan Mwazo Hall in Voi town, acting county Cooperative Commissioner Erastus Gonzi said out of the 210 Co-op societies, only 98 were active. “Stakeholders in the cooperative sector…
By John Majau The miraa sub-sector has shown signs of recovery from the two-year ban in Somalia, signalled by the increased deposits farmers make at Saccos and other banking institutions. According to Mr Titus Munjuri, Dhabiti Savings and Credit Cooperative Society’s chief executive, farmers’ deposits had risen by about 15 per cent over the past…
By Agnes Orang’o Kamulu Housing Cooperative Society Chairman Augustine Nzioka Mutuku has passed on. Nzioka famously known as Penny died on Friday, 2nd September after a short illness. He had served as Chair for over ten years. Friends described him as a charming and optimistic man who did not hesitate to fight for the rights of the…
By Musyoka Kaleti The University of Embu students offered a one day free Drug and Substance Abuse Sensitization Programme for Boda Boda Operators to ensure the sector is free from drugs. The programme themed ‘Soba boda for a safe ride’ which brought together stakeholders from National Police Service (NPS), National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol…
By Malachi Motano Michael Ochieng and his partner Esther Omcheni co-own Afritech, a print media investment which has been in the industry since 1997. The couple share about the sweet journey they have walked with Universal Traders Sacco (UTS) since they became members three years ago, more so during the Covid-19 pandemic. “I came to…
By Agnes Orang’o Members of Muka Mukuu Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Matungulu can now heave a sigh of relief after the disputes surrounding quarrying activities on their land were resolved. Speaking after a special general meeting, the chairman Dominic Nthwao said that quarrying will take place at their 750-acre land near Athi River. He noted…
By Our Reporter Coffee farmers in Ukambani have been all smiles after they got the good news that they will be able to sell their coffee directly to a buyer from South Korea without going through brokerage. Kwa Mating’i Farmers Cooperative Society chairman James Mwovi said that the plan was beneficial because the farmers will be…
By Kamau Njoroge Members of the controversial Ekeza Sacco have warned politicians to keep off its affairs after the government allowed the Sacco to resume normal operations. The members blamed a section of local politicians of orchestrating the Sacco’s downfall for their own selfish political gain and to the detriment of welfare and economic prosperity…
