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Ali Noor Ismail honoured with ACCOSCA lifetime leader award

Sacco ReviewOctober 22, 202604 mins

A former Kenyan cooperative leader has received continental recognition for his service. ACCOSCA has honoured four Africa Development Educators for their leadership and institutional contributions. The awards spotlight efforts to strengthen cooperative institutions and inspire future leaders across Africa. Former Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Ali Noor Ismail has received a continental award for his contribution…

Retiring Ali Noor Ismail reflects on his time as cooperatives PS

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 2022December 5, 202208 mins

By Azael Masese Outgoing State Department for Cooperatives Principal Secretary (PS) Ali Noor Ismail is a happy man. Despite missing out on nominees list for PS positions in the new government, he has no bones to pick with anyone as he says the cooperative sector under him achieved a lot. He had expressed interest to…

Why Kenya’s co-operative movement is major player in country’s economy

Sacco ReviewFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 202005 mins

Ali Noor Ismail The Co-operative movement in Kenya is rated first in Africa with over 22,000 registered co-operative societies commanding a membership of over 14 Million and employing more than 500,000 Kenyans directly and another 1.5 Million indirectly. Co-operatives in Kenya have mobilized members’ savings and deposits of over Sh 732 billion, with an asset base of…

State to undertake survey of Co-op sector

Sacco ReviewJanuary 30, 2020January 30, 202007 mins

By Jackson Okoth State Department for Co-operatives is seeking for consultants to undertake a nationwide survey of the co-operative sector. It is believed that Kenya’s gigantic cooperative sector has over the years contributed immensely in mobilizing savings, creating employment opportunities and boosting in investments in virtually all segments of the economy. However, there is no…