The Invest and Grow Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (IG SACCO), has welcomed Rodgers Waswa as its new chairman, taking over from Kennedy Keya who has completed his tenure.
This was announced during the members education programme held at Friends church Shirugu.
The outgoing Chairman in his speech read by the IG Sacco treasurer Wycliffe Ngaira, Keya appreciated the Sacco members for their continued support and patronage that has seen it realize a steady performance with an asset base of Ksh 16Billion at the end of 2025.
He also lauded the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Vuhya for his leadership and management skills which have seen the Sacco achieve improved performance.
“Through his leadership and guidance, the Sacco has achieved improved performance that needs to be enhanced. Membership also increased to 2.219(67.5%) and is on the upward trajectory,” he said.
The Sacco officials also called on the recruitment of junior secondary school teachers into the society to keep it vibrant for the next two decades.
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“With the recruitment of young teachers to the cooperative, it will not only strengthen the society but also enable them enjoy the benefits that comes with being a member.” The official said
Further the management was hailed for its aggressiveness in marketing in Tiriki, Mumias, Butere, Lurambi, Ikolomani, Vihiga, Emuhaya and Kabras areas that has seen more new members being recruited into the movement.
This comes amid push by the Sacco retirees to be given a slot in the management of the society affairs.
The retirees led by Jomo Injendi and Benson Malovi said they were many but had no say in the Sacco matters despite their notable contribution towards its growth.
They stated that they had a lot to offer towards the growth of the movement but had no platform to air their views.
“We are equally as many as the active members and we feel we should be given one slot that will be representing us and this will encourage us more as our views and suggestion will be captured and considered fully,” said Jomo.
His sentiments were echoed by the chairman of the supervisory committee Justine Mutanyi, who stated that the Sacco’s policy needs to be amended to accommodate the retirees’ pledge.
The members and stakeholders were further urged to focus on recruiting more teachers from their various schools to enable the Sacco achieve its strategic plan, membership growth pillar by 10% per annum.
The Sacco did call on its members to patronize Akiba, Nyota Ndogo and holiday savers products since they were tailored to allow them enjoy more benefits including annual interests and Akiba loans.
By WAKHUNGU ANDANJE
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