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By Our Reporter Kakamega County women have been asked to form Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to help mobilize resources and access funding from governmental and private agencies in the country. MPs from the region led by Woman Representative, Rachel Ameso said formation of investment groups and Saccos among women was the surest route…
By Staff Reporter Sukari Saving and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd has embarked on a programme involving a major re-branding exercise. Chairman, Isaac Sheunda said the Society has already procured the services of a reputable firm to undertake the exercise expected to begin by next month. Mr Sheunda made the disclosure while addressing members during this…
By Munene Maina Agnes Mwenje, the Chief Executive Officer of County Sacco-based at Kanja Market in Runyenjes, Embu County is the engine behind this Society. She has turned County Sacco into a leading financial institution that provides market-driven products and services to its members. Mwenje, aged 30 years has been at the helm of County…
By Dennis Bett Smartlife Sacco, formerly Marakwet Teachers Sacco (MTC) has recorded a turnover of Sh87 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2017. Registered in 1995 after liquidation of Keiyo Marakwet Teachers Sacco (KMTS), Smartlife Sacco has since grown in size offering new and friendly products and services to members. Speaking to Sacco…
By Alfred Kimosop Boresha Sacco has been lauded for its focused growth strategy which has led to remarkable increase in membership. The Sacco increased its membership from 60,752 in 2015 to 77,214 in 2016 following adoption of a market penetration plan of recruiting over 30,000 members annually for the next five years. Speaking at an…
By Wasike Elvis Farmers Co-operatives in Uasin Gishu County are expected to benefit from a potato processing plant recently opened in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County by Governor Jackson Mandago. This facility will assist potato farmers to avoid post-harvest losses that they have been experiencing due to lack of ready markets and adequate storage facilities. “…
By Oanga Oyugi History was made when teachers in Kisii region elected a female for the first time to head the Supervisory Committee at the Gusii Mwalimu Sacco. This was after the expiry period of the former management committee. Josephine Nyaboke Mogire from Masimba, Keumbu Division, trounced two male candidates to win the seat held…
By Enock Okong’o Sky Sacco is set to receive increased support from both the Turkish and Kisii County governments after their impressive performance in the corporate world. The Sacco which ventured in hen production helps youth to borrow loans and in return bring forth one egg per week to repay the loan. Speaking at the…
By Staff Reporter Kisumu County Woman Representative, Rose Nyamunga has urged residents of the region to embrace Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Saccos). She said most of the people have not embraced saving through Co-operative societies and this needs to change, adding that there are some people who are out to discourage the public from embracing…
By Erick Nyayiera Dairy farmers in Siaya County are currently recording low milk production as a result of the drought which has affected the region from mid last year. Sam-Malanga Dairy Co-operative Society Manager, Japheth Ayoo said milk supply has drastically reduced thus affecting profitability. He states that as opposed to the previous period when…
