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Eco-Pillar Sacco has launched a major recruitment campaign to admit more members, especially teachers, in West Pokot sub-county and its environs. Led by Lodwar branch Head of Marketing Naomi Loribo, the Sacco marketing team hit the road beginning with Tampalal Primary School where they engaged with teachers while sensitizing them on the importance of saving…
Uasin Gishu Chief Officer for Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Ruth Samoei has urged cooperative societies to allow young people in their management. Speaking during a visit to the Kipsonoi Dairy Cooperative Society in Bomet County, Samoei noted that most cooperatives are run by old folks and that there is a need for a paradigm shift…
The Kericho County Governor has urged Saccos in the area to put in place tough anti-corruption measures to safeguard members’ savings. Dr, Erick Mutai said that the stability of any Sacco is dependent on the security guarantees it accords to members’ savings. He made the remarks when he presided over the launch of the new…
Uasin Gishu Chief Officer for Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Ruth Samoei has urged cooperative societies to allow young people in their management. Speaking during a visit to Kipsonoi Dairy Cooperative Society in Bomet County, Samoei noted that most cooperatives are run by old folks and that there is need for a paradigm shift in the…
Women and institutions in Kajiado county will receive interest free loans from the county government if the Kajiado County Women Economic Empowerment Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023 becomes law. The bill will establish a Women Economic Empowerment Fund. Kajiado County Assembly Committee on Gender, Culture, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife Chairperson Naisiae Karia said the Act seeks to…
The county government of Kericho has pledged to assist young coffee farmers with technical advice and logistics in value chain to ensure prosperity. Representing county governor Dr. Erick Mutai during the launch of the sale outlet for coffee products produced by the Kipkelion Youth Service Cooperative LTD at Uhuru Gardens in Kericho, chief officer for…
Women in Illoodokilani ward in Kajiado West have received training on cooperative management organized by Kajiado County Department of Cooperatives. Gender, Culture and Cooperative CECM Janet Sereu said the training aims to empower women to achieve economic stability through entrepreneurship, employment and increased income through agriculture, trade and finance activities. She noted that efforts by…
Fortune Sacco has opened a new branch in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County as part of its expansion plan. Kajiado County Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho commended the Sacco for focusing on improving the livelihood of Kenyans and assured them of the support from the county government. Sacco Chairman Mr Rufus Kamau noted that the opening of the…
Uasin Gishu County Director for Enterprise Development Isaac Lagat has urged Cooperatives and Saccos to digitalize their services to attract and retain clients. Lagat noted that digitization and automation of Sacco operations will make it easier for them to improve on efficiency and restore members’ confidence Speaking during the training of Sacco representatives drawn from…
Kajiado County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Gender , Cooperatives and Culture Janet Sereu has revealed that the county government will revive the annual Ushirika day celebrations which were stopped three years ago. Speaking during the handing over of a cheque for the purchase of a new house to Muungano Women Group Housing Cooperative, the CECM revealed that the…
