Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Stephen Makabila. The Director of the Institute for Co-operative Development at Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK), Professor Esther Gicheru is on the list of personalities within the Co-operative movement who received State commendation. She was awarded Order of the Golden Warrior (OGW) by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Others in this roll of honour who have…
By Wesley Ken. C.S Peter Nyamai, the Mombasa Port Sacco Chairman, is a seasoned Cooperative management guru. Prior to joining Mombasa Port Sacco (MPS) in 2013, Nyamai had held, among others; the position of Vice–Chair at Bandari Sacco. Bandari has been for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) employees whereas MPS was for Kenya Cargo Handling…
By Titus Murithi Once they have planted their potatoes, members of Kirimara Potato Growers Group are never unduly worried because a ready market awaits their farm produce the moment they’ve harvested. Planting and spraying is also a walk in the park to them because certified seeds are readily available while chemicals for spraying the potatoes…
By Jackson Okoth. It has perfected the art of donating free branded chairs and tents to be used in almost all occasions in the County from funerals, prize giving days in schools, public functions to weddings and other gatherings. This ingenious marketing strategy has enabled Bingwa Sacco Limited to increase its presence and influence within…
By Dennis Bett. Elgeyo Marakwet Youth Bunge Sacco has embarked on a mission to invest in assets and business generating activities as a way of empowering the youth. Speaking recently in Iten Town during the Annual Delegates Meeting, Chairman Nathan Tanui said that the society had grown its savings from Sh85,000 when it was established…
By Wasike Elvis. East Africa Exchange Company(EAX) has partnered with ABC Bank and East Africa Farmers Federation to build a Warehouse in UasinGishu County to be used by farmers in co-operatives. EAX Chairperson Jendayi Frazer said the facility to be built following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the three will help…
By Tsozungu Kombe. Mafanikio Sacco, formerly Mombasa Teachers Sacco Ltd has opened a new branch in Ukunda town, Kwale County. The Ukunda branch situated at Arusha Plaza along the Likoni- Lunga Lunga road is meant not only to bring services closer to the residents of the county, but also to serve local residents more conveniently….
By Munene Maina Nakuru County Government has embarked on an ambitious strategy to strengthen farmer’s co-operatives and boost Agricultural sector. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office, Nakuru Co-operatives Director Patrick Mak’Anyengo said strong societies for farmers will ensure they get good returns from their activities. “Agriculture sector plays a big role in our county…
By Enock Kipturgut. Delegates of Skyline Sacco have approved to construct an ultra-modern plaza at a cost of Sh 100 million, to be situatedin Eldama Ravine to serve as the Society’s headquarters. This resolution was arrived at recently when Skyline Sacco held a Special Delegates Meeting at Chambai Springs Hotel, Eldama Ravine. At the meeting,…
By Munene Maina. Imenti Sacco has embarked on training farmers and other Sacco members to carry out their agricultural activities for commercial purposes. The Sacco Chief Executive Officer, Judy Ngatha said that most farmers were not carrying out their activities for commercial purpose but purely for subsistence and reiterated the Sacco’s desire to change this…
