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By Ben Oroko. Small-holder Dairy farmers in Gusii region are a happy lot following Wakenya Pamoja Sacco Society’s dairy value chain loan project that targets farmers in organized groups. The Sacco’s Agri-business Manager, Fred Miruka explained that the project aims at assisting small-holder farmers to shift from subsistence farming to agri-business through modern farming technologies….
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 Kiptanui Rutto. Kajiado West residents have been urged to join Saccos in order to save for a better future. Speaking during Serian Sacco Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Olooltepesi Picnic Site, Keekonyokie Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA), George Sunkunya (pictured) said the only sure way of saving in a developing nation is through…
By Wasike Elvis. National Government has started paying dairy farmers the money Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) has owed them for 20 years. Deputy President William Ruto said Sh500m has been set aside to offset the debt across the country. “In Uasin Gishu County out of the amount, 287 million will be paid to over 10,000…
By Azael Masese. Laikipia County Government promised to support the growth and performance of Unison Sacco Society Ltd, as it seeks to improve financial inclusion in the region. Governor, Joshua Irungu noted that with lower interest rates offered compared to commercial banks, Unison Sacco will be central in accelerating the region’s economic growth. “I am…
By Ken Langat. Simba Chai Sacco Society Limited defied harsh economic times to post impressive financial performance in 2016. According to the Society’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Sacco registered an increase in net loans from Sh793 million to Sh968 million, a 22 per cent rise. Membership of the Society…
By Azael Masese. Tenhos Sacco Society Ltd has embarked on a series of training sessions to improve the financial literacy of its more than 8000 members. Chief Executive Officer, Alexander Langat said this is part of their objective to ensure members make wise investments for better returns. “To continually improve on our members’ economic well-being,…
By Joseph Mukubwa. Biashara Sacco is set to open its branch in Thika town. Sacco chairman, Joseph Njamuku said Sacco that has nine branches in Mt Kenya region is set also to expand to other regions in future. Other branches are in Nyeri, Embu and Laikipia counties. “Membership has increased from 48,000 last year to…
By Munene Maina. Bingwa Sacco plans to open more branches in its campaign to net more members. Sacco Chief Executive Officer, Jane Mugoh said plans were underway to open more branches in Nakuru, Machakos and Mombasa to reach out to more members who are badly in need of their products and services. “Currently, Bingwa Sacco…
By Enock Kipturgut and Wasike Elvis. Uasin Gishu County Youth Bunge Sacco President, Elijah Koech has urged the County and National governments to fund youth based Saccos. Saying Saccos are the way to go as youth in the County seek economic empowerment, Koech said the agvernment should fund youth Saccos to uplift the members’ living…
