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By Joseph Mukubwa Nyeri County Government has pledged to create platforms to enable knowledge and experience sharing among co-operatives so as to improve the trust and confidence in the sector. Governor Mutahi Kahiga said he has already directed the department responsible for co-operatives to beef up the capacity in terms of human resource charged with…
By James Wakahiu Nyandarua County Government will support the co-operative movements and individual groups through a revolving fund in order to enhance economic emancipation in the area This was revealed by the CEC in charge of Youth Gender and Co-operatives in Governor Francis Kimemia’s government, Muthoni Wamuiya when she represented the Governor in the 42…
By Our Reporter Felix Ochieng has a well cut-out vision on Siraji Sacco’s growth plan. When you meet him, the Chief Executive Officer is crisp, precise and articulate on the strategic development plan for the Sacco he has headed for the last nine years. Clad in black suit, a striped shirt and a matching tie,…
By Munene Maina Cosmopolitan Sacco intends to open four additional satellite offices in an effort to take services closer to members. The Sacco has five branches namely Nakuru, Naivasha, Bahati, Molo and Narok. In 2016, the society paid members Sh296 million dividends and interest, a growth of 21 per cent increase from the year 2015….
By Munene Maina Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has pledged to revitalize the co-operative sector in the county. The Governor said his Government will employ more staff in co-operative department to fast-track inspection of all co-operatives. “Co-operatives are essential in our county economy and we are committed to promoting good governance in all societies,” said the…
Midlands Mr Charles Mutai is the new Midlands Sacco board chair, taking over from Mr Wesley Korir. Based in Bomet County, Midlands has a membership of over 18,000 and Mutai is expected to play a vital role in increasing the number, giving a figure of 1,000 as their yearly target.
Homa Bay County Governor Cyprian Awiti has appointed former Chief Executive Officer of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), Carilus Ademba as the Executive Committee Member for Trade, Industrialization and Enterprises. Awiti said that he has based his appointment of Ademba on his professional qualifications and regional balance. Ademba hails from East Karachuonyo, Homa Bay…
Deputy Governor Wesley Rotich of Elgeyo Marakwet County is one of the personalities in the co-operative movement who has joined politics. Rotich served in the County Department of Tourism, Trade, Co-operatives and Energy as a Director incharge of Co-operatives. He is credited with initiating a revival plan of dormant Co-operative Societies in Elgeyo Marakwet which…
By Tsozungu kombe County Co-operative commissioner Mary Mkare has said county administration will continue to offer technical support to Saccos in the region. Mkare said the county will also provides capacity building and training programmes for the officials of newly registered Saccos to enable them offer effective service to members. She asked all Saccos to…
By Kese Werugha Imarika Foundation has donated Sh250, 000 toward supporting four needy but bright students in Kilifi, Tana River, Kwale and Lamu Counties. The foundation is supported by Imarika Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (formerly Kilifi Teachers Sacco) that operates in the four counties. The foundation chairman Renson Ndoro said the fund was set…
