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By Our Reporter. Nyanza residents should be sensitized on the importance of investing in Saccos to empower them economically. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO), Western Region Manager, Stephen Makori lamented that most Saccos in the region are formed with short-term goals in mind, hence they don’t last. Saying the region had…
By Munene Maina. K-Unity has established strategic partnerships with various organizations aimed at empowering the society and livelihoods of its individual members. An elite Society based in Kiambu town. K-Unity Sacco is among players collaborating with the Kenya Government in ensuring the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) succeeds. ASDSP aims to support the transformation…
By Munene Maina. In a move aimed at boosting the agricultural sector, Nakuru County Government has embarked on an ambitious plan to strengthen farmer’s co-operatives. 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…
By Kamundia Muriithi. Nawiri Sacco which is based in Embu County has partnered with the Cooperative Bank of Kenya to issue Personalised Cheque Books to some of its clients. The bank expects to roll out the cheque books in March in a move that is expected to revolutionalise banking in Saccos in the country. According…
By Munene Maina. The Diocese of Mount Kenya South Sacco (Dimkes) is leading the way in transforming members’ livelihoods. In an encounter with the Sacco members one gets to meet happy, satisfied and persons with well set goals. The Sacco has empowered small scale farmers and traders through the affordable loans it provides enabling many…
By Titus Wafula. Kakamega Entrepreneurs Sacco (KES) Limited’s membership has grown steadily to more than 400 entrepreneurs with businesses since it started in 2002. Having been established with the sole aim of assisting small-scale businesses, the Sacco has over the years expanded to incorporate a larger segment of workers from various organizations. And with a…
By Ben Wafula. Bungoma-based Ng’arisha Savings and Credit Co-operative Society, formerly Bungoma Teachers Sacco has been recruiting new members from neighbouring counties. According to Benedict Simiyu, Ng’arisha Sacco chairman, while the Sacco has been operating in the County, it has now extended its reach and is seeking new members in Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga and Trans…
By Titus Murithi. Dhabiti Sacco Society Limited situated in Maua town, Igembe South Sub County of Meru County is targeting to uplift the lives of Miraa farmers as well as traders in the area. This society has embarked on an intensive community outreach training programme that is targeting to educate Miraa farmers as well as…
By Kage Njoroge. To reposition itself in the competitive market and widen its business operation jurisdiction, Murata Sacco has resolved to rebrand. During its Annual General Meeting recently, Murata delegates and shareholders adopted a proposal to rebrand to Amica Sacco Limited. The names Murata and Amica mean friendship. Addressing the members at the well-attended meeting,…
By Joseph Mukubwa. Biashara Sacco Society, located in Nyeri County is targeting students through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes this year. This is through its school feeding programme, which was recently launched at the DEB Nyeri Primary School in Nyeri town. The Sacco has already spent some Sh200,000 on the initiative where over 500…
