Sacco Review|The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Andanje Wakhungu The County Government of Kakamega will spend over Sh 380 million in the purchase and distribution of subsidized maize and fertilizer to farmers. Deputy Governor Professor Philip Kutima stated that it was time the county started looking for alternative sources of income apart from the maize and cane farming. “We have already…
By Godfrey Wamalwa Anglican Church of Kenya Katakwa Diocese Women Sacco became the 100th to be registered in Busia County following the partnership between the County Government and Busia Women representative Florence Mutua. Mutua who presided over the launch in Amagoro recently pledged Sh500, 000 from the Affirmative Action Fund to help in kick-starting the…
By Our Reporter Bunyala Sub-county Co-operative Officer Fred Odalo has told Busia County residents to increase their co-operatives’ shares to improve their Sacco’s financial status. Odalo said the Government was strict in ensuring no managers were running Saccos down. He also urged co-operators to stay alert and report any suspicious activities in their co-operatives. He…
By Our Reporter All sub-counties in Kakamega County will have a fully-fledged Smart Dairy farm station at a cost of Sh20 million. Deputy Governor Prof Philip Kutima said the county government has embarked on a Sh240 million Smart Dairy farms initiative. So far the stations have been established in two sub-counties. The facilities have each…
By Godfrey Wamalwa Bungoma County Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has said his Government will provide necessary support to revive dormant Saccos and support their growth. He said the County Government will seek support of County Assembly members in legislating laws that will seal the loopholes in the co-operative sector used by unscrupulous people to run down…
By Our Reporter Residents of Vihiga County have been urged to join Saccos and related community savings group to generate and boost their incomes. According to Vihiga Senator George Khaniri, such groups would provide locals with cheap credit and finance to start businesses. A research report shows that out of every ten people in the…
By Our Reporter Bungoma County Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to revive the co-operative movement. Addressing Ngarisha Sacco members during the Sacco’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Mr Wangamati said co-operatives will boost the county’s economy. He said that through co-operatives, residents will benefit from a variety of investment opportunities…
By Aggrey Buchunju Members of Relisa Housing Co-operative Society Ltd Bungoma branch, have resolved not to sell Finlay House. The society members were divided over whether the house should be sold and shareholders share the proceeds or not, during their education meeting day at Bungoma Railway station recently. The decision was reached by a majority…
By Achola Mathews Teachers have been urged to embrace the saving culture and join saccos so that they are able to reap big profits from loans and profitable projects. Knut executive secretary Teso branch Deogratius Owaya called on teachers to start saving and investing in projects that will help them in future. Owaya said the…
By Godfrey Wamalwa Founder members of a Busia WhatsApp Group have created history by converting into a Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited aimed at empowering members economically. Matayos Reality WhatsApp Group has formally been converted to Matayos Reality Sacco with over 30 members becoming members after paying subscription fee of Sh200 and monthly contribution…
