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By Alfred Kimosop. Boresha Sacco has been lauded for its progressive policies which have made it a top performing deposit taking Sacco in the country. According to the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) Managing Director, Edward Mudibo, the Sacco has potential for further growth due to policies and strategies it has followed over several…
By Jackson Okoth. Wanandege Sacco Society Ltd has resolved to cater for secondary school fees and shopping budget for two students whose parents are members of the Savings and Credit Co-Operative Sacco. One student would have joined a Public secondary school while the other a private secondary school. In an Annual Delegates Meeting held last…
By Wasike Elvis. Matatu owners have been urged to ensure they have registered their vehicles with a particular Sacco before engaging in the transport business. According to the National Vice Chairman of the Matatu Owners Association Steve Murunga, by being a member of a Sacco it is easier to control vehicles and in case they…
By Kiptanui Rutto. A new Sacco has been established in Nakuru County after graduating from a Community Based Organization. Known as Agano Ventures Sacco, this Society has launched new products and services in a move aimed at changing the livelihoods of its members. This Sacco, which was initially a youth group way back in 2013…
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 Dennis Bett. The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has announced plans to revive dormant cooperative societies in the region. Mrs. Anita Kimwatan, Keiyo South Sub-county Trade and Cooperatives Chief Officer said at a function held at Lelboinet, that farmers should joining co-operative societies to boost their earnings. She promised to provide more financial support…
THE SACCO SOCIETIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY SACCO SOCIETIES ACT (Cap 490B, Laws of Kenya) LIST OF SACCO SOCIETIES LICENSED TO UNDERTAKE DEPOSIT- TAKING SACCO BUSINESS IN KENYA FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2017 PURSUANT to Section 28 of the Sacco Societies Act (Act) as read with Reg. 8 of the Sacco Societies (Deposit- Taking Sacco…
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 Wesley Ken. Magereza Sacco is one of the giant savings and credit societies in Kenya that has taken a leap into the property market. The Sacco has bought land in Isinya to sell to its members and non-members. The land is subdivided into parcels of 1 acre and 1/8 acre plots totaling 1, 003….
By Kiptanui Rutto. New Heri Homes Housing Co-operative Society Limited has kicked off construction of Kikuyu Heights Homes in Dagoretti South. The building site is a few metres from Equity Bank along Kikuyu Road. Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony, Dagoretti South MP, Hon. Dennis Waweru who was the chief guest, lauded Heri Homes…
