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Lands Committee wants Cooperatives Ministry to intervene over liquidation of Drumvale Sacco

Sacco ReviewMay 2, 2024May 2, 202405 mins

The Departmental Committee on Lands has put to task Ministry of Cooperatives officials in connection with the liquidated Drumvale Farmers Cooperative Society. The parliamentarians questioned the Principal Secretary for Cooperative Development Patrick Kilemi on events leading to the liquidation of assets of the Machakos based Cooperative Society that saw members losing over 500 acres of…

Hope surges for Lukenya society members whose property was demolished

Sacco ReviewOctober 18, 2023October 18, 202303 mins

A Nairobi-based Law firm has offered to represent Aimi Ma Lukenya Society members whose homes were demolished in the recent demolitions at the contested East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) land in Athi River in order to receive compensation for their massive losses. Lawyer and Managing Partner at Nyambura, Kitela, Kanini & Kyatha Advocates, Joel…

Farmers’ co-operative reaches business deal for quarrying to resume

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2022August 18, 202202 mins

By Agnes Orang’o Members of Muka Mukuu Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Matungulu can now heave a sigh of relief after the disputes surrounding quarrying activities on their land were resolved. Speaking after a special general meeting, the chairman Dominic Nthwao said that quarrying will take place at their 750-acre land near Athi River. He noted…