Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Peter Otuoro Kenyans have been urged to tap into housing cooperative societies to enable them save and own houses in urban areas. Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru said many Kenya are not aware of benefits gained after joining housing cooperatives. He said the ministry will work with his…
By Ken Langat In bid to ward off unscrupulous cartels that have permeated Avocado industry and made themselves a bargaining chip, farmers from Kericho have formed a cooperative society. Kericho Avocado Farmer Cooperative Society was presented to the registrar of companies last year by the farmers as an umbrella body to collectively market their produce…
By Benedict Ngetich Kericho based Ndege Chai Housing Cooperative Society has revealed plans to venture into income generating activities other than tenancy and sale of plots and tea for increased revenue. Mrs Edna Chepkwony, the Sacco’s Chairperson, noted that the society has continued to pursue other business opportunities with other stakeholders with a view of…
By Alfred Kimosop Baringo County’s Cooperative Officer David Maina has asked Boresha Sacco members to organize themselves so as to benefit from Hustler Fund’s second phase that targets groups. He said it was ripe for members to establish income generating activities that will help them repay the low interest loans offered through Saccos once it…
By Wasike Elvis Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has called on the leadership of various county Cooperative Societies to instill good governance. Speaking at the County headquarters during a meeting with cooperatives leaders to ensure the societies keep running as they have proven to be among key sectors that contribute immensely to the growth of…
By Obegi Malack obegimalack@gmail.com Magadi Road Zone Online Drivers Sacco members have been challenged to join workers union for protection of their rights, improvement of their wages and good working conditions. Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU)had held a meeting with the Sacco members in Siron Place Ongata Rongai and educated them on importance of joining…
By Kipilat Kaptuya Due to low rainfall amount in the semi-arid areas of West Pokot County there will be severe drought which will negatively impact agricultural production, yielding to poor crops, livestock and fisheries in the next three months. According to the Kenya Meteorological Services, the weather outlook for November 2022 to January 2023 indicates that…
By Wasike Elvis Uasin Gishu Governor, Jonathan Bii has distributed Ksh 46.8 million County Enterprise Development Fund (CEDF) to cooperatives and Saccos in to the six sub counties in the County. Speaking after distributing the Cheques governor Bii called on the beneficiaries to use the funds prudently. “We have distributed Sh 46.8 million to 27…
By Obegi Malack obegimalack @gmail.com Magadi Road Zone Online Drivers Association chairperson Julius Nyambok has urged online drivers to join Saccos. Nyambok said the drivers will expand their businesses if they work together and put their money in their Sacco. “The Sacco will empower you to have your own taxi, for those who get hired,…
By Benedict Ngetich The national government through the State Department of Youth Affairs has disbursed over Ksh 8 million to Bureti sub-county youth groups to spur entrepreneurship and economic growth. The 106 groups drawn from different locations within the area received cheques of between Ksh 50,000 to Ksh 400,000. Speaking in his office, Bureti sub-county…
