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By Malachi Motano The Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC) disbursed Sh2.75 billion in 2020 to participating primary mortgage lenders (PMLs) in its debut lending since it was established. “That amount was part of Sh4.5 billion mortgage loan portfolios available for immediate refinancing to participating financial institutions. We (KMRC) are drawing down funds from both the…
By John Majau The County Government of Meru has allocated Sh5 million to Nyambene Miraa Sacco to be loaned out to more than 3800 members across Igembe and Tigania regions. Deputy Governor Ntuchiu said the move is meant to cushion Miraa farmers from adverse effects of closure of their market in Somalia and the COVID-19…
By Our Reporter Nyeri based NewFortis Sacco has trained its eyes on farmers and pastoralists in Laikipia County in a bid to deliver banking services to them and enhancing food security in the semi-arid region. NewFortis Chairman John Githinji said the Sacco was partnering with agricultural officers and other key players in the agricultural sector…
By Sammy Chivanga Trans-Nation (TN) Sacco beat the Covid-19 odds to open new satellite offices in Marsabit and Moyale. The Sacco management said the decision to quickly formulate strategies to navigate the Covid-19 turbulence helped cushion members and also help the Sacco to grow. “The offices are doing very well and we intend to venture…
By Malachi Motano The State Department of Cooperatives (SDC) is in the final stages transforming passenger transport Saccos into cooperatives. The Commissioner of Cooperatives Geoffrey Njangombe, says the process is now only awaiting stakeholder’s sensitization. Draft by-laws to ensure realization of the transformation and rebranding from PSV Sacco to Trans-coop have already been published. The…
By Malachi Motano Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (Sacco) leaders must counter the fear of redundancy that is slowing the adoption of technology in their institutions. The Head of information Technology (IT) at Boresha Sacco Winnie Sergon says it is only through adoption of technology that they can compete effectively in the financial sector. “It…
By Sammy Chivanga Just as the name suggests, Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies (Saccos) are about members cooperating to create a pool of savings from which to borrow for growth. The Sacco movement in Kenya is founded on trust because people mobilise money and take loans at attractive interest rates to achieve their dreams. But…
By Dennis Bett The National Assembly Trade, Industrialization and Cooperatives Committee will push for allocation of more money to industries. The MPs said support should be accorded to the manufacturing sector and more so cooperative societies including ailing Sacco’s for the country to attain industrialization. The team led by Vice chairperson Oundo Wilberforce Ojiambo spoke…
By Domnic Maraga Traders at Joska market in Mavoko have urged the Machakos county government to build for them a modern market. Local traders mostly operate small food stalls at the market while those who travel from other areas like Nairobi, Kajiado and Kitui sell farm produce. They say the current situation at Joska market…
By Malachi Motano The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) says Non-Deposit-Taking Business (NDTB must meet the new Sacco Societies regulations before the 2020June 30, 2021 deadline. The Sasra acting Chief Executive Officer Peter Njuguna ruled out any extension, warning that non-compliant Saccos will be black listed. “We have warned members of the public against dealing with…
