Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Boy Matumbai At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hazina Housing Co-operative Society chairman Charles Musungu agonized with two of his friends who had lost their jobs to the damning ravages of the outbreak. But looking further, he figured out that both his friends owned plots that they were yet to develop. But even…
By Agnes Orang’o Coffee farmers in Machakos County have a reason to smile as they will now be able to sell their coffee directly to consumers without having to pass through exploitative brokers. This was disclosed by Kangundo MCA Moses Mitaa who said the County Government of Machakos acquired a license to export coffee without…
By John Majau Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has opposed new regulations by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Peter Munya on khat farming and trading. The regulations aim at streamlining the produce, commonly known as miraa, for standardization and acceptance in international markets. The governor said he was not consulted before the regulations were laid down. He spoke…
By Asa Maina Unison Sacco has introduced the Golden Plan, a retirement saving plan that will see members save a minimum of Shs 200 monthly, withdrawable upon retirement. The Sacco’s chairman James Muhandi revealed that upon retirement, the depositor will determine whether to receive the money as a lump sum amount or in monthly installments….
By David Kipkorir The coronavirus pandemic has induced a shift in cooperatives’ needs that will disrupt the movement ecosystem. As the world grapples with the pandemic, Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (Saccos) businesses have to reposition themselves to align with the demands of the “new normal”. Prioritizing good governance, digitizing Saccos, and maintaining excellent and…
By George Otieno Imarika Sacco Chairperson Mr. Renson Ndoro has said the society expects to have a total asset base of 20 billion shillings come the year 2026. The chairperson said this in a recent Imarika Sacco’s members education meeting where they were taken through the Sacco’s journey, educated on its various products and services,…
By Kage Njoroge Kenyans have been advised to embrace a saving culture to enable them get adequate funds for sustainable investments. Speaking during the reopening of the refurbished Kirwara branch of Amica Sacco, Bishop James Wainaina of Murang’a Catholic Diocese said the best formula for ordinary people to tackle poverty is to save and invest…
By David Kipkorir Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Saccos) have been urged to turn their institutions into neobanks (online banks without traditional physical branch networks). Cynthia Wandia, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder of Kwara Limited recently said that turning Saccos into neobanks will help them deal with industry challenges and build new customer bases….
By Bernard Boy Airports Sacco Society rode on Kenya’s relatively improved economic performance post-pandemic to remarkably register all-round growth in its key performance indicators in the year ended December 31, 2021. With its asset base, total deposits, share capital, net loan portfolio and total revenue growing by between 4.3 and 19.8 percent (not in that…
By Azael Masese Stima Deposit Taking (DT) Sacco exhibits all the attributes and performance indicators of a successful institution. Ranked the second wealthiest Society by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), their end year performances have remained mouth-watering. As of 31st December 2021, the Society’s asset base, turnover, loan book and balance sheet had grown by…
