Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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By Wasike Elvis In its move to improve the livelihoods of its residents Uasin Gishu County Government has increased the County Co-operatives and Enterprise Development Fund to ensure more co-operatives benefit from the fund. According to the CEC in charge of Co-operatives and Enterprise Fund, Esther Mutai , their aim is to loan up to…
By Our Reporter Governor Kiraitu Murungi has called on all the farmers to embrace saving by joining co-operatives. He also asked them to join organized and registered groups to enable them benefit financially from both the National and County Governments noting that it is not profitable for an individual to transport or export a commodity…
By Munene Maina Saccos should move fast enough to cope with modern and dynamic financial strategies. Vincent Marangu , a manager with Co-operative Bank, said this was the only way Saccos can ensure their operations are not affected to sustain their growth. “The co-operative sector has been marked with milestone developments. It is high time…
By Kamundia Muriithi Dairy farmers in Kenya have impressed their counterparts from Sierra Leone in the way they source credit to expand their farming and add value to their produce. A delegation comprising dairy farmers and bank executives from Sierra Leone, while on a benchmarking visit of Blessings Farm in Embu County, said they were…
By Bonface Mulu Kitui Teachers Sacco plans to reduce cases of loan defaults and has partnered with Trans Union to share credit information with other financial institutions. The Sacco Chairman, Dr. Joseph Kithome , said the move would stabilize the Sacco as cases of loan defaults would be minimized and members with bad credit history…
By Achola Mathews Teachers have been urged to embrace the saving culture and join saccos so that they are able to reap big profits from loans and profitable projects. Knut executive secretary Teso branch Deogratius Owaya called on teachers to start saving and investing in projects that will help them in future. Owaya said the…
By Godfrey Wamalwa Founder members of a Busia WhatsApp Group have created history by converting into a Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited aimed at empowering members economically. Matayos Reality WhatsApp Group has formally been converted to Matayos Reality Sacco with over 30 members becoming members after paying subscription fee of Sh200 and monthly contribution…
Migori County residents have been encouraged to embrace co-operative societies in a bid to improve economically. Migori County Lands and Co-operatives Minister, Elizabeth Ochae said the county has always given necessary support to the cooperative societies in the region. She promised that it will continue working together and support co-operative societies. She urged the residents…
Unga Holdings Ltd has launched a new fish feed for fish farmers. The firm’s General Manager, Mr Dickson Jawichre, speaking during the launch of the fish feed in Siaya town recently said the feed will help boost fish production among small scale farmers keeping fish in ponds as well as those using cages. The pellets…
By Obadiah Oroko Parents have been urged to encourage their children to embrace saving from a tender age. The call was made by Gusii Mwalimu Sacco Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charles Omwansa who added that it is important to teach them important life skills so they could grow into responsible citizens. He challenged parents to…
