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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…
By Munene Maina Grafco Sacco has distinguished itself as a financial institution that is capable of offering quality, affordable, innovative and diversified products and services to its members. It is for this reason the Sacco has morphed from a self-help group to a reputable savings and credit Co-operative society. “Our main goal is to reduce…
By James Wakahiu Demand for housing in Murang’a County has risen drastically, surpassing supply, something that has seen a good number of people working in the region seek shelter elsewhere in towns like Juja and Thika. Jacob Mwangangi who is the Chairman of Murang’a County Co-operatives, revealed this recently while speaking at Kabuta in Kiharu…
Young people in Taita Taveta County have been urged to join Saccos in large numbers to boost their economic status. Taita Taveta County Cooperative Commissioner, Andrew Mbinga said the only secret to fighting poverty is by joining Saccos in large numbers. He urged the youth to join Saccos and get loans to better their livelihoods….
