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National Housing Cooperation advertises 59 job vacancies

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 2024July 3, 202403 mins

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced job vacancies totaling 59. In an advertisement notice issued by My Gov on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 NHC said those interested should visit www.nhckenya.go.ke/careers or careers.nhckekenya.go.ke. for applications. “As part of our commitment to achieving excellence and driving innovation in the housing sector, we are seeking to recruit…

Unaitas Sacco opens new branch in Murang’a

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202403 mins

Unaitas Sacco has expanded its branches in the country to 32 after opening a new branch in Kigumo, Murang’a County. The Sacco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Martin Muhuhu said the firm will remain committed to offering reliable financial services to Kenyans. Speaking during the opening, the CEO asked financial institutions to show unwavering commitment to…

Ushirika Day Celebrations scheduled for July 6 postponed indefinitely

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202403 mins

The 102 International Day for Cooperatives also dubbed Ushirika Day in Kenya that was scheduled for Saturday July 6, 2024 has been postponed until further notice. In a memo by the National Ushirika Day Celebration Council addressing all the Cooperative Societies, dated July 1, 2024 and seen by Sacco Review, attributed the move to the…

Chuna Sacco announces job vacancy for Chief Executive Officer

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202405 mins

Chuna Sacco Society Limited, a tier-3 deposit-taking Sacco regulated by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) and located in Nairobi, is looking to hire a qualified and professional Chief Executive Officer who can effectively align with the Sacco’s goals and objectives. The role involves providing daily leadership, management, and vision to ensure the efficient and…

14 Nyeri tea directors sent home as new ones takes over

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202402 mins

Tea farmers in Nyeri County have elected new directors to manage their tea factories. The farmers sent home 17 directors, re-electing 3 who were directors at Rigati, Chinga and Gathuthi, the elections exposed frustrations the farmers have been going through under leadership of the former directors. READ ALSO: Kisumu ranked among 1000 most innovative cities…

Farmers eject leaders of Mutira Co-operative, Kirinyaga County takes over

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 2024June 27, 202405 mins

Over 1000 angry farmers affiliated to Mutira Farmers Co-operative Society have ejected the current leadership-handed it over to the county government of Kirinyaga during a Special General Meeting that was held on Thursday, June 27. During the meeting, the election date was set to be on July 12 in all factories under the society. The…

Government issues guidelines for coffee debt waiver

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 2024June 27, 202403 mins

Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has issued guidelines for coffee cooperatives debt waiver 2024. Through a public notice from Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi the Ministry notified the public that any organization that has not forwarded its claims to Commissioner for Cooperatives Development to do so by close of business…

Govt to digitize 80 per cent of state services, CS Owalo says

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202403 mins

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo has said the government is planning to digitise at least 80 per cent of public services and make them available in a one-stop shop, the e-Citizen platform. The CS who was speaking during opening the East African Communications Organization (EACO) 29th Annual Assemblies…

Government promises not to interfere with elections of KTDA directors

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202403 mins

The government has assured smallholder tea farmers that it will not meddle in the elections for the directors of tea factories scheduled for Friday June 28. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi gave the assurance to the farmers at Githongo tea factory in Central Imenti, Meru County. In the past, farmers and other stakeholders had accused…

Nyanza investment conference postponed

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202402 mins

The Nyanza international investment conference which was scheduled to take place from Friday June 28 has been postponed indefinitely. According to a press statement from the organizing committee, the event scheduled for June 28 and 29 has been put on hold until new dates are announced. According to ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, the conference…