Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Kamundia Muriithi A Ward Representative has petitioned the Embu County Assembly to draft a law compelling state security organs to protect dried coffee beans in farmers’ co-operative societies. Ruguru Ngandori MCA Sammy Muturi decried the escalation of cases of theft of coffee from stores at various factories. He said Gakundu Coffee Factory in his…
By Kamundia Muriithi More than 2,000 green grams farmers in Makima area of Embu County have come together to form a co-operative society to help in marketing of the crop following a bumper harvest. They intend to start the co-operative by donating a 90 kilogramme bag of green grams each. A bag currently sells at…
By John Majau Meru County Miraa Sacco has been officially launched. The Sacco will champion the interest of miraa farmers locally and internationally. The society will also enable farmers to save and receive loans for business expansion and financial stability. Speaking in Maua town during the official launching of the Pioneer Sacco, leaders from the…
By Alfred Kimosop Top Sacco Societies in Baringo , Boresha Sacco and Skyline have been hailed for embracing the spirit of co-operative movement in the county. Speaking during Tugen Hills Farmers Field Day held recently at Katimok, Baringo North, Chairman, Eric Bargorett said the two saccos have supported farmers with loans. He said continued support…
By Benedicto Ng’etich The Chairman of Simba Chai Savings Co-operative Society Engineer Joseph Mitei has complained of the high rate of taxation directed at co-operative societies in the country. He said co-operatives should come together and lobby legislators to formulate laws which are friendly to saccos. “We want people elected into various political offices to…
By Azael Masese Kisii County Co-operative Commissioner will assist the operations of farmers’ unions affiliated to the growing of pyrethrum if the production of the crop is improved. Co-operative Commissioner Victor Kenyariri promised that once the Agriculture Ministry spearheads improved yield, they will work out on the marketing strategies to ensure a better return from…
By Erick Nyayiera Politicians in Nyanza and Western regions have been criticized for not putting enough efforts to empower the local people through formation of Saccos. Atyang Atyang a renowned activist who is also the secretary general of Gakwamba Farmers Co-operative society observed that unlike in Kisii and Nyamira Counties where the political leadership have…
By Our Reporter Busia Government seeks to have have all Boda Boda riders registered under saccos to enable them improve on their livelihood through the Co-operative Fund. Governor Sospeter Ojaamong said capacity to form a Sacco would assist them get loans to invest in profitable activities. Speaking to Sacco Review newspaper at the County headquarters,…
By Bonface Mulu Kitui Teachers Sacco plans to diversify its products to meet the demands of its members and expand on its revenue streams. Sacco Chairman Joseph Kithome said subject to approval by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the sacco intends to introduce two new products soon to With a membership of about 17,000, compared…
By Kinoti Murithi Capital Sacco has launched a loan product to assist schools to construct classes, dormitories, administration blocks, halls and laboratories. The loan product can also be used to finance construction and equipping of laboratories, kitchens, toilets and gates. Capital Sacco has tailored its loan product to cater for specific needs of any school….
