SACCO

Coop director urges residents to form Saccos, exploit Industrial Park benefits

Garissa County Cooperative Director Samuel Karanja has urged residents to start forming groups like chamas or Saccos to exploit the services brought about by the launch of Garissa Industrial and Aggregation Park. He noted that the park will bring together more businesses that will provide services complementing one another and attract new investment areas and…

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Siaya residents protest eviction from ancestral lands over mining

A section of Gem residents have vowed to stop a mining company from forcefully evicting them from their ancestral land  in order to pave way for the extraction of gold. Through a Community Based Citizen Forum,  the residents accused the ministry of mining  and local leaders of  coercing them into leaving their ancestral land without…

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KenGen gets Cabinet approval for Hydropower Redevelopment Project

Kenya Electricity Generating Company  (KenGen) has received Cabinet approval to embark on the Gogo Hydropower Redevelopment Project, bringing relief to the people of Western Kenya. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State Lodge Kisumu. The Project, situated along the banks of River Kuja in Migori County, is…

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Siaya County to collect farmers’ information to enhance productivity, food security

Bondo  Sub-county administrator Mr. Vincent Kanyangonda has revealed that Siaya County government is set to begin data collection for farmers in the region with a view to supporting productivity and enhancing food security. Kanyangonda revealed the idea would help the county government plan and budget for farm inputs necessary for boosting production. He disclosed that…

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Gachagua: Deal underway for farmers to sell coffee directly to Starbucks

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that coffee farmers will sell their produce directly to Starbucks, eliminating intermediaries. The DP said that the government is currently in discussions with Starbucks Corporation, the world’s largest coffee chain based in the United States, regarding a groundbreaking deal.  “The collaboration is expected to revolutionize the coffee industry in…

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Why financial agencies need to invest in professional managers

The financial landscape in Kenya is characterized by a diverse array of institutions like banks, insurance companies and Saccos that cater to the financial needs of individuals and businesses. At the heart of the effective functioning of these organizations lies the crucial element of professional management.  This article explores the unique characteristics of banks, insurance…

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