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Troubled Metropolitan Sacco AGM ends unceremoniously in Kiambu

Sacco Review17 hours ago20 mins ago06 mins

Metropolitan Sacco 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was taking place today at Kiambu High School ended unceremoniously as members demanded for financial reports. According to reports, the management of the Sacco said they did not have financial reports because SASRA had not approved them yet. The reports further indicate that members of the Sacco…

Join Saccos to get loans, Embu jua kali artisans advised

Sacco Review21 hours ago19 hours ago07 mins

Hesitance and lack of interest by young Jua Kali artisans in welding and metal work related sector in Embu County to join or form Saccos has been blamed for the continued low access to finances to expand their businesses. Such finances including loans and government funds which are readily availed to self-help groups and Saccos…

Fireworks expected as troubled Metropolitan Sacco holds AGM in Kiambu today

Sacco Review22 hours ago06 mins

Metropolitan Sacco will hold its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at Kiambu High School. In a notice to members signed by its honorary secretary of the Sacco David Waweru Mwangi, the members will gather to adopt the annual reports and financial statements for the past two years and confirmation of the management and Supervisory…

Why there is mismatch between proposed intergovernmental cooperative forum and defunct district committees

Sacco Review23 hours ago23 hours ago07 mins

One of the reform measures introduced by the Ministry of Cooperatives upon operationalisation of the Cooperative Societies Act, No 12 of 1997 was the creation of DCDCs vide a Commissioner’s Circular letter. This came in the wake of diminished donor funding to the sector due to what was infamously referred to as “donor fatigue”. The…

Apstar Sacco unveils new branch in Meru

Sacco Review24 hours ago24 hours ago04 mins

Apstar Sacco, formerly Ukulima Sacco recently opened its ninth branch in Meru County at Greenwood City Mall. The eight other branches are in Nakuru, Kisii, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nairobi, Embu and Kakamega counties. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, who graced the opening ceremony lauded the Sacco for expanding its presence across the country. “We are grateful that…

Railway Housing Co-op notifies buyers of plots in Embakasi to collect title deeds

Sacco Review2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Railway Housing Co-Operative Society Ltd (RAHOSO) has requested the buyers of the land in Utawala area, Embakasi to visit the society’s offices to obtain title deeds. The property, Land Reference Number 7340/70 has been sub-divided into 73 plots. The plots have been further sub-divided and sold to different buyers. Through a notice in a local…

Ukambani’s three governors unveil road map to improve youths livelihoods

Sacco Review2 days ago2 days ago05 mins

Three Ukambani governors under South Eastern Kenya Economic Block (SEKEB) have promised to continue being united and engage the National Government on matters to do with the livelihoods of the residents. In a meeting at Makueni governor’s office, Kitui Governor Julius Malombe, Governor Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo noted that they are…

The silent killer of Kenyan Saccos

Sacco Review2 days ago2 days ago07 mins

In the fast-paced arena of financial management, Kenya Saccos serve as beacons of resilience and innovation, navigating turbulent cash flow through strategic foresight and careful planning. As a cornerstone of financial inclusion and community empowerment, Saccos play a critical role in Kenya’s economic fabric and serve as an important conduit for savings mobilisation and credit…

Avocado farmers urged to form Saccos to curb exploitation, boost earnings

Sacco Review2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Avocado farmers in Kisii County have been asked form Saccos to help them market and sell their produce. Governor Simba Arati noted the societies will weed out middlemen who have been exploiting farmers. He spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) during the flagging off 200, 000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county….

Muguka farmers in Embu told to join Saccos to boost income

Sacco Review4 days ago4 days ago05 mins

Muguka farmers in Embu County have been challenged to join existing Saccos to reap better incomes and enhance expanded marketing of the produce locally and regionally. Consolidation of the millions of shillings earned from Muguka sector daily under cooperatives would ensure that incomes from the business are not wasted but used to improve farming and…