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Apstar Sacco unveils new branch in Meru

Sacco ReviewApril 26, 2024April 26, 202404 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 ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202403 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 ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202405 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 ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202407 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…

Owners of roaming livestock risk prosecution in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 2024April 25, 202404 mins

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has ordered management of the lakeside city to take stern action against those allowing their livestock to roam within the Central Business District. Nyong’o said the livestock have been eating and even uprooting tree seedlings planted in parts of the city. In a speech read on his behalf by his…

Kisumu residents to catch glimpse of Omieri during Fish Fiesta festival

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 2024April 24, 202406 mins

Kisumu County is set to showcase the revered Omieri snake as it holds the grand finale of Fish Fiesta 2024 festival. According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing, Farida Salim, the snake, which is preserved at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi will arrive at…

Muguka farmers in Embu told to join Saccos to boost income

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202405 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…

Kajiado companies reject bill allocating 1 per cent of their profits to CSR initiatives

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202405 mins

A section of investors operating in Kajiado County have raised concern over the County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024 which is now in public participation stage. The bill wants companies to allocate 1 per cent of their profit to CSR in every financial year. It also details that every company shall reserve to residents of…

Public Investments Committee seeks answers on SASRA audit queries

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202402 mins

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy met last week to examine the audited accounts of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) for Financial Years 2013/2014 to 2020/2021. The Committee led by Member of Parliament for Navakholo Constituency and Majority Party Whip at the Kenya National Assembly Emmanuel Wangwe cross-examined SASRA…

Over 13 million Kenyans affected as Opera stops free data offers on regulatory changes

Sacco ReviewApril 22, 202404 mins

Opera has stopped its free data plan which allowed Kenyans to enjoy free data bundles to access the Opera, which runs the Opera Mini Browser, as a result of local authorities’ decision, including the Betting Control and Licensing Board, to halt advertising on Speed Dials (bookmarks on the start page) within browsers. According to Google,…