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By Enock Okong’o. Nyamira County Government has started a Sacco for persons with disabilities to enable them improve their standard of living. The Sacco that was launched last December by Governor John Nyagarama will cater for more than 20,000 people with disabilities perceived as under-privileged in the society. At a ceremony attended by top County…
By Ben Oroko. Gusii Mwalimu Sacco has embarked on a comprehensive economic empowerment campaign aimed at boosting its members’ financial goal identification and debt management. The members were trained during the Sacco’s Education Day held recently to ensure they learn various issues affecting them in the fast changing Co-operative movement. Speaking to Sacco Review in…
By Dennis Bett. Elgeyo Marakwet Youth Bunge Sacco has embarked on a mission to invest in assets and business generating activities as a way of empowering the members. Speaking recently in Iten Town during its Annual Delegates Meeting, the Society’s Chairman Nathan Tanui said that the society is heading in the right way and had…
By Dennis Bett. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Willy Bett has re-affirmed the Government’s commitment to invest in an insurance scheme to cushion farmers from crop failure, a move which is meant to mitigate against losses caused by climate change. Flanked by the Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor, Alex Tolgos, Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and officials from agricultural scientific…
By Munene Maina. Nakuru County Government has embarked on an ambitious strategy to strengthen farmer’s co-operatives and boost Agricultural sector. 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 big role in our county…
By Amos Kerich. A year after Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto took office, he started Multi-purpose Cooperative Societies in every ward in the County. This initiative has greatly boosted the living standards of the Sacco members. When coming up with the initiative, Governor Ruto had observed that he knew very well that the largest percentage of…
By Ndichu Kamau. The Kiambu County Government is keen to draft laws that will ensure Savings and Credit Co-operatives respond to the economic needs of local residents. This disclosure was made recently by Gerald Githinji, Kiambu County Deputy Governor who is also the County Co-operative Minister. He said that plans are underway to make laws…
Chuka Housing Co-operative Society has has joined in the epic transformation of Chuka town, a fast growing business hub in the County. The society, which broke out from Chuka Farmers’ Co-operative has turned around the face of the town after constructing state-of-the-art buildings. It enjoys rent from Co-operative Bank, Thamani and Southern Star Saccos among…
overnor Jackson Mandago has challenged Co-operatives officials to ensure they effectively and transparently deliver on their mandate as they are entrusted by their members. Speaking to Sacco Review at Chemororot Primary School in Soy Sub-County recently during a meeting with over 20 Cooperatives members and their officials, Mandago said the success of Cooperatives depend on…
Elburgon Boda boda riders have launched a Sacco to boost their savings. The new Sacco Chairman, John Gitonga lamented that Boda boda operators were being killed by imposters pretending to be clients. “We have experienced a lot of difficulties as we go about doing our work. When a member is killed, we face many challenges,”…
