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By Enock Kipturgut Deputy Commissioner for Cooperatives Development and Marketing Stanley Ongeti has lauded Boresha Sacco for its major strides in branch expansion beyond its base. Speaking the 27thAnnual Delegates Meeting held in Eldama Ravine, the Commissioner said that Boresha Sacco is among a group of large Saccos across the country due to its resource…
By Munene Maina Laikipia West Co-operative Officer Rosemary Ngugi has cautioned residents against joining any new Sacco that opens offices in the area without knowing them better. She noted many Saccos were opening branches in the area and it was prudent for the public to seek more information before saving their money with them. “We…
By Munene Maina Viktas Sacco is seeking to upgrade its current Management Information System (MIS) to a robust and scalable system that has both the Sacco banking system and ERP integrated. In a newspaper advertisements, the Sacco has requested for proposals for the supply, installation and commissioning of an integrated Sacco banking and ERP system….
By Our Reporter Kenya Highlands Sacco has put in place appropriate mechanism that ensures accountability of all transactions and engagements of the society. This is in addition to tight internal control mechanism to safeguard the assets of the Sacco. “We have also enhanced risk based audit and put in place an active directory to monitor…
By Munene Maina Farmers at Kesses sub-county,Uasin Gishu County, have been advised to join co-operatives for easy access to loans to pursue their dreams. The county governor Jackson Mandago said societies will enable youth to engage in productive activities that will provide them with income and revenue to the county. The County Agriculture Executive Samuel…
By Alfred Kimosop A woman has been elected by the delegates of Boresha Sacco to serve on the Board of Directors. The election of Farida Haji to the fast growing Sacco put Boresha among few Sacco’s which have embraced the gender balance rule. Speaking during the election of the new board member at the educational…
By Azael Masese Bomet County is developing a cooperative policy to address issues affecting the operations of societies in the region. County Co-operative Commissioner David Kerich said the Bill that will establish this into law is before the County Assembly. “If adopted, it will attempt to curb mismanagement of co-operatives in the region since this…
By Munene Maina Angaza Afrika Sacco has been ordered to reopen its branch in Nanyuki town. Laikipia County Government has directed the Sacco to do so within three months and address concerns of 200 members. This follows members’complaints after the Thika-based Sacco closed their office without notice sparking fears they may lose their money. Laikipia…
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 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,…
