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Nandi Cooperative Creameries to process 200, 000 litres of milk per day

Sacco ReviewJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 202402 mins

President William Ruto yesterday inspected the almost complete Nandi County Dairy Cooperative Creameries (NCC) processing plant in Kabiyet. The construction of the first farmer-owned milk processing plant in Mosop Subcounty was started in 2019 as a flagship project of Governor Stephen Sang’s administration. The dream aims at empowering dairy farmers to transition from primary production…

New KPCU denies claims of stealing coffee from Meru factory

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 202403 mins

The New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) has denied claims that it stole coffee from a coffee factory located in South Imenti constituency, Meru County. Speaking at the New KPCU Meru depot during an inspection tour of the facility, Chairman Daniel Chemno said that the allegations are baseless and only meant to tarnish their name…

Change of guard as KUSCCO gets new Chairman, Managing Director

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 202404 mins

The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) has made changes to its top leadership after the departure of National Chairman George Magutu and the Group Managing Director George Ototo. In a circular addressed to all Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) dated January 15, 2024; David Langat from Imarisha Sacco in Rift Valley region…

Kenya National Police DT SACCO Bungoma branch elects new officials

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 202403 mins

The Kenya National Police DT SACCO Bungoma zone finally has new officials after the branch held elections recently after several postponements. In the elections held at Bungoma Police Station with 383 members, Antony Kering garnered 103 votes, closely followed by Zebedee Otee with 102 votes while Victor Kiprotich got 76 votes and Mary Odhiambo garnered…

No more salary delays for Posta staff, CS Owalo says

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 202404 mins

ICT and Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo has said that payment of staff salaries at the Postal Corporation of Kenya shall be prioritized from now on and salary delays will be a thing of the past. This is part of transformational plans by the government to position the institution to become a viable e-commerce and…

Skyline Sacco holds annual prayers

Sacco ReviewJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 202402 mins

Skyline DT Sacco based in Baringo County yesterday held its annual prayers at their headquarters in Eldama Ravine town. The special event brought together the Sacco’s Board of Management and staff who dedicated 2024 plans to God and expressed gratitude for their achievements. The event, which has been their tradition in every second week…

Kenya National Police Sacco Holds Delegates meeting in Mombasa

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2024January 15, 202402 mins

The Kenya National Police DT Sacco, one of the top Saccos in the country, is currently hosting a Delegates meeting in Mombasa. The AGM is being led by the National Chairman David Sohelo Mategwa with the Chief Guest being the Nairobi County Director for Co-operatives, Dolphine Aremo. The Sacco CEO, Solomon Angutsa, said that the…

Governor Kahiga’s plan to support cooperative movement

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 202402 mins

Nyeri Governor Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga has assured that his County government will support the cooperative movement by implementing innovative strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Governor made the statement during the 48th Annual General Meeting of the Newfortis Sacco at Nyamakachi Primary School. “My government will prioritize the promotion of Saccos through enforcement,…

Safaricom Sacco to targets SMEs in new market strategy

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 202402 mins

Safaricom Sacco Limited is set to broaden its customer base by focusing on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This was revealed during a meeting with Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui. “Today, I received the Board of Safaricom Sacco Limited who paid me a courtesy call where we discussed many issues including broadening of…

Chelugui leads Coffee fund sensitization and distribution in Central region

Sacco ReviewJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 202402 mins

The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives Simon Chelugui has led the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) sensitization and distribution campaign in Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga and Murang’a Counties. According to Chelugui, the Kenya Kwanza administration has initiated key administrative and legislative reforms geared towards restoring the coffee sector to its full glory. “Coffee is one of the…