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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 Amos Kerich. A year after Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto took office, he started Multi-purpose Cooperative Societies in every ward in the County. This initiative has greatly boosted the living standards of the Sacco members. When coming up with the initiative, Governor Ruto had observed that he knew very well that the largest percentage of…
By Ndichu Kamau. The Kiambu County Government is keen to draft laws that will ensure Savings and Credit Co-operatives respond to the economic needs of local residents. This disclosure was made recently by Gerald Githinji, Kiambu County Deputy Governor who is also the County Co-operative Minister. He said that plans are underway to make laws…
Chuka Housing Co-operative Society has has joined in the epic transformation of Chuka town, a fast growing business hub in the County. The society, which broke out from Chuka Farmers’ Co-operative has turned around the face of the town after constructing state-of-the-art buildings. It enjoys rent from Co-operative Bank, Thamani and Southern Star Saccos among…
overnor Jackson Mandago has challenged Co-operatives officials to ensure they effectively and transparently deliver on their mandate as they are entrusted by their members. Speaking to Sacco Review at Chemororot Primary School in Soy Sub-County recently during a meeting with over 20 Cooperatives members and their officials, Mandago said the success of Cooperatives depend on…
Elburgon Boda boda riders have launched a Sacco to boost their savings. The new Sacco Chairman, John Gitonga lamented that Boda boda operators were being killed by imposters pretending to be clients. “We have experienced a lot of difficulties as we go about doing our work. When a member is killed, we face many challenges,”…
Hundreds of artists drawn from various areas within the County have come together to form a Sacco to assist them expand their businesses. Laikipia Artists Savings and Credit Cooperative Society LTD (LCA Sacco) also seeks to promote youth talents to eradicate poverty by mobilizing locally available resources for investment. Speaking at the inaugural meeting at…
By Kiptanui Rutto. Sheria Sacco Society recently carried out trainingfor its members in order to meet its Strategic Plan and to attain its vision of being the best provider of quality services to members. The massive member education programme is not only aimed at creating awareness about its products and services but also increase membership,…
By Wesley Ondieki. Solution Sacco, formerly Meru Mwalimu Sacco has spread its footprint to Kitui County in an ambitious plan to recruit more members and improve on its reserves. A satellite office has already been opened in Kitui town and plans are underway to open a full-fledged branch in the County if a feasibility study…
Members of Nyasomo Sacco in Nyahururu who were lured to join new financial institutions opening up branches in the town are now trooping back home. The Sacco whose majority members are subordinate staff in secondary and primary schools had lost members to new competitors coming in the town. “This was a big challenge to us…
