Proposed bill to empower women
By Obegi Malack Women will get grants from the County Government of Kajiado if the proposed Women Empowerment Fund Bill (2021) is enacted into law. The bill which is now…
Baringo Coffee farmers asked to form saccos
BY TALARUS CHESANG Coffee farmers in Baringo have been asked to form cooperative Saccos for economic empowerment. Wildlife Principal Secretary (PS) Prof. Fred Segor said it is through strong societies…
Water vendors prosper through Sacco
By Martin Ruto Life was bleak for Erickson Omwamba when he discontinued his pursuit for secondary school education due to lack of fees. His parents left Nyanchwa area, Kisii County…
Sh85m Baringo Coffee factory commissioned
BY TALARUS CHESANG The Sh85 million Baringo Cha Coffee factory has been commissioned in a 2.5 acre Tugen hills farm in Baringo North. There was some tussle with the location…
Adhere to savings audit ratios, Saccos urged
By Benedict Ng’etich Saving and Credit Societies in Bomet County have been urged to adhere to the recommended key audit ratios if they want to succeed. Bomet County Government auditor…
Bead weaving changes livelihoods
By Nancy Masit Nancymasit80@gmail.com. Members of Nkoilale Women Group in Narok South Sub-County are now engaged in commercial bead weaving which has impacted positively on their lives. Magdalene Ntinka who…
Loan defaults big issue for Sotico
By Benedict Ng’etich The chairman Sotico Sacco Samuel Munyao Nzeki says they faced challenges because of member’s defaulting on loan repayment. He told delegates that they tried to assist members…
Imarisha lauded for exceptional customer service
By Benedict Ng’etich The Kericho County Commissioner for Cooperatives Leonard Otii has lauded Imarisha Sacco Board and the management team for its exceptional service. He also hailed the society for…
Farmers given heifers to boost milk yields
By Dennis Bett Dairy farmers in Kapchemutwa Ward in Iten, Keiyo North Sub- County have received 33 high quality heifers to boost milk production in the county. It is expected…
Coffee farmers receive seedlings
By Dennis Bett Farmers in Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County have received at least 100,000 coffee seedlings for planting this season. That was after the farmers in Soy South Ward…