Governor appoints new board to revive KFTC

By John Majau Meru County Governor Kiraitu Murungi has unveiled a new management board for Kaguru Farmers’ Training Centre (KFTC). The board is meant to ensure that the institution reclaims its lost glory and attains its set development goals. Kiraitu said his Government has allocated the institution Sh10 million for construction of an ultra-modern hall…

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Sh40m to be given to women groups

By Benedict Ngetich The office of the Kericho Woman Representative has Sh40 million at its disposal for distribution to women groups, co-operatives and for bursaries. Speaking in Chemosot Center of Excellence, the county MP Florence Bore urged those in groups and also individuals to apply for the money. “I am happy to announce at this…

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Errant Saccos owe Youth Fund Sh200 million

By Our Reporter Saccos are among financial institutions that have defaulted on repayment of Youth Enterprise Development Funds (YEDF). National Assembly Special Funds Accounts committee led by South Imenti MP Kathuri Murungi has directed the fund’s CEO Josiah Moriasi to recover all the interests, penalties and full principal amounts. Appearing before the committee Moriasi said…

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County to support co-operatives to grow

By Our Reporter County Government of Nakuru is determined to support the co-==operative movement for positive growth. The County Co-operative Director Naftali Omari said that they are looking forward to celebrate 96th International Co-operative Day locally called Ushirika Day. The day will be marked on July 7, this year. He said members of cooperative movement…

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Safaricom Sacco boss quits after seven years

By Our Reporter Safaricom Sacco Chief Executive Officer Dr George Ochiri (pictured) has resigned. In a notice to members signed by Sacco Chairman Collins Ogutu and Vice-chairlady Josephine Ndambuki, Mrs Cynthia Naisisiae has been appointed the acting CEO. Naisisiae has been Safaricom Sacco’s General Manager. Ochiri had served the Sacco for seven years growing it…

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Co-ops urged to work together

By Our Reporter Saccos in Kisumu have been urged to participate in county cooperative forums for exchange of ideas and bonding. County Ushirika Council chairman Edward Matoke  also said the cooperatives should also work hand in hand with county government to be more productive. He challenged the county cooperatives to have ball games and other…

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