Taqwa Sacco records KSh27 million profit for year 2023

Taqwa Sacco has declared KSh27 million in profit for the year 2023. Also, it paid out dividends to its shareholders amounting to KSh13 million. Founded in 1998, Taqwa Sacco is Kenya’s pioneering Shariah-compliant financial institution, offering Halal credit and investment opportunities to its members. Taqwa Sacco boasts a membership of more than 13,500 individuals across…

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CS Cooperatives Simon Kiprono Chelugui, PS Patrick Kilemi with Sacco leaders who will participate in the 2024 Women's Mentorship Programme (WMP) in Canada in June. Photo:Obegi Malack

Women leaders in Saccos sponsored to attend 2024 women’s mentorship programme in Canada

Eight women leaders who were selected to participate in the 2024 Women’s Mentorship Programme (WMP) organised by the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) will depart the country on June 20 for the mentorship programme. The Women leaders of Credit Union will benefit from international professional development and mentorship opportunities. The program will run…

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Sacco Review team during the last year's International Day of Ushirika Day at KICC. Photo Obegi Malack

Cooperatives leaders roll out activities as they gear up for Ushirika Day celebrations

Cooperatives leaders have launched activities in preparation for the upcoming International Day of Cooperatives (Ushirika) Day to be marked on July 6, 2024. The theme for this year’s Ushirika Day is “Cooperatives build a better future for all,” it will be held in Nairobi County at the KICC grounds. State Department of Cooperatives Permanent Secretary…

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Cooperatives and MSMEs Development CS Simon Chelugui

New KPCU disburses KSh52 million to coffee farmers, Machakos gets lion’s share

Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development has disbursed KSh52,212,976 Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) to 3328 coffee farmers across 15 counties Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui indicated in statement on Tuesday that the funds were released between May 6, 2024 and May 13, 2024 through New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU). A total of…

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The Public Service Commission building.

Public Service Commission announces 19 job vacancies in Cooperatives Ministry

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has advertised 19 positions for several vacant posts in the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development. In announcement seen by Sacco Review, PSC announced that there are three vacancies for the Senior Deputy Commissioner for Co-operative Development post under Civil Servant Grade (CSG) 5. For…

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Dr James Mwangi, Equity Group Managing Director & CEO, during Investor Briefing and Release of Q1 2024 Financial Results today.

Equity Group first-quarter pretax profit rises to KSh20.4 billion

Kenya’s Equity Group announced today Monday, May 13, that its first-quarter pretax profit rose 21 per cent to KSh20.4 billion, helped by growth in interest income. Equity, which also operates in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo, said its net interest income increased to 28 per cent, translating to KSh27.8 billion….

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Recent free medical camp in Siaya County. Photo:X/Mpesa Foundation

Mpesa Foundation holds free medical camp in Mathare North Sub-county today

A free medical camp organised by the Mpesa Foundation and in partnership with Zuri Health hold today, May 11, at the Drive-in Primary School in Mathare North Sub-county in Nairobi. Residents will benefit from the free medical check-ups, physician consultations, eye and dental check-ups, blood sugar tests, blood pressure measurements, body fat assessments, and Body…

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Acumen Sacco members during their AGM.

How to improve governance of cooperatives, restore members’ confidence

Kenya is reputed to have the most vibrant cooperative sector in Africa. Financial cooperatives have grown exponentially necessitating the enactment of the sector-specific Sacco Societies Act, 2008, to regulate them. It is believed some Saccos have mobilised more deposits compared to some licenced commercial banks operating in the country. But what then ails this critical…

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A man walks in flood waters in Garissa County. Photo:courtesy

Britam asks SMEs to embrace flood insurance

Financial service firm, Britam is requesting a small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to embrace risk mitigation schemes in the wake of floods that have hit the country’s social economy. During an SME networking forum hosted in partnership with Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KNCCI), the Managing Director of the firm Tom Gitogo said that…

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Kenyans borrowed KSh2.3 billion Fuliza loan daily in 2023

Kenyans borrowed at least KSh2.3 billion on Safaricom’s mobile money overdraft product, Fuliza daily in the year ended March 31, 2024. According to the company’s data, the amount borrowed on Fuliza everyday can help to help the government carry out a huge project. The telco’s financial results released in Nairobi on Thursday, May 9 indicates…

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