Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Sugarcane farmers in the West Kenya Outgrowers Company (WEKO) held their first annual general meeting after 17 years. In a move that is set to restructure the crumbled giant cane farmers’ company within the western region, the new office is hell bent on ensuring that all their assets confiscated by the miller West Kenya and…
Commissioner of Cooperatives, David Obonyo has called on cooperatives to continue to advocate for a green future by promoting the adoption of renewable energy and environmental conservation programs within sector fostering sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Obonyo who was speaking on Tuesday during the 2nd Cooperative movement stakeholders’ annual conference on the legal and regulatory…
The proprietors and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to keenly research and understand the types of taxes that affect their businesses for resilience and tax compliance. The Chairman of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Kericho branch Rev. Reubenson Malakwen Bett said SME managers should try to…
The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee conducted inspections of two major stalled projects in the North Rift region over the weekend, revealing concerning delays and potential financial irregularities. Led by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the committee first visited the incomplete Moi Soy Milling Plant on the outskirts of Eldoret City, a project…
In Kenya, Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) have long been pillars of financial stability and community support. They offer accessible loans, promote a saving culture, and provide an alternative to traditional banking for millions. Saccos are deeply trusted institutions, often regarded as safe havens for personal savings and a dependable source for credit during…
As the business landscape goes through major transformations, those at the top of various business organizations, particularly Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) must be awake to the reality that leadership isn’t just about holding a title or occupying a corner office in an organization. In this case, they should learn to understand that, leadership…
Traders in Machakos Town on Monday morning breathed a sigh of relief after Governor Wavinya Ndeti intervened to stop the demolition of their shops which was already underway near Machakos Level 5 hospital. Some of the traders said they had recently secured loans from their SACCOS to restock their shops in readiness for the peak…
The Supreme Court overturned an Appellate Court verdict that had declared the Finance Act 2023 Unconstitutional. This followed the successful appeal filed at the Supreme Court by the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury, the Attorney General and the National Assembly and the Kenya Revenue Authority, challenging the July 31st 2024 Court of Appeal’s judgment declaring…
Confusion surrounds the ownership of the Trans-Elite Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Plaza in Kapsabet town, Nandi County, with current officials claiming ownership leaving the question, Who really owns the Trans-Elite Savings Sacco Plaza? Sacco Chair Alfred Ngetuny said they bought the plaza using a bank loan, dismissing claims by some former members claiming to…
Residents of Kilifi County especially those residing in mining-dominated areas have in the recent past come out to air their dissatisfaction with the operations of some investments in the area. The move has forced the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Ali Hassan Joho and the National Assembly departmental committee on Environment, Forest and…
