Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Staff Reporter The Government has officially endorsed the Kenya National Union of Co-operative Staff (KNUCS) and directed all employers under the co-operative sector to co-operate with it. In a letter dated May 4, 2018 addressed to the Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK), the Commissioner of Co-operatives Mary Mungai told employers in the sector that…
By Patrick Odenyo Savings and Credit Co-operative Organizations (Saccos) are warning that the proposed changes in laws governing the sector are likely to stifle growth and put members’ savings at risk. According to Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Executive Director Daniel Marube, the proposals contained in the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018 will open room…
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By Tsozungu Kombe Kenya Police Sacco National Chairman David Mategwa has urged top Sacco officials to be transparent and accountable to enhance efficiency in their respective societies. Mategwa said that the co-operative movement plays a vital role in the country by uplifting living standards of Kenyans. He asked Saccos in the country to comply with…
By Our Reporter The youth in Malindi Sub County in Kilifi County recently received Sh5.9 million from Uwezo Fund to boost their businesses. Malindi Sub-county Youth Development Officer Juma Mtana said that the funds have been distributed to 66 youth groups in the sub-county. He said the funds received in March this year were distributed…
By Munene Maina The technological advancements sweeping the financial sector and the high cost of opening and running branches have forced Savings and Credit societies to re-strategize to beat the competition and grow their businesses. Most Saccos are now rolling out agency banking or opening satellite branches to extend their reach and reduce operation cost…
By Munene Maina More farmers in co-operatives are set to benefit from agriculture loans that will improve their income. World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has extended its partnership with societies in the country to support more farmers. Recently, WOCCU Chairman Brian McCrory and President Brian Branch visited Siraji Sacco in Timau for a partnership…
By Our Reporter The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Co-operatives is expediting review of legal, policy and institutional framework to promote savings mobilisation, financial deepening and access among citizens. Commissioner for Co-operatives Development Mary Mungai has said disharmony in legal and policy frameworks can result in unsustainable practices that may lead to poor governance and…
By Amoto Dennis Kenya Bankers Association Chairman Habil Olaka has observed that banks offering Islamic sharia complaint products face challenges in meeting rising demands for the products. He noted that the Kuala Lumpur based Islamic Financial Services Board demands that banking services and products must comply with sharia law to grow the products at about…
By John Majau Meru leaders have called on women and youth in the county to enroll in organized and registered groups before applying for government and donor funding. Meru County governor Kiraitu Murungi and Public Service, Gender and Youth Cabinet Secretary Prof Margaret Kobia, said only women and youth who are in such groups will…
