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Kenya Bankers Association rejects draft law to regulate banking professionals

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 202403 mins

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has objected to proposed legislations that seek to regulate banking professionals. Appearing before the National Assembly Public Petition Committee chaired by Nimrod Mbai, the Association’s acting CEO Raymond Molenje stated that the proposed legislations will only hinder economic growth and limit employment opportunities in the banking sector. “The banking sector…

Waumini Sacoo advertises vacancy for Credit Manager

Sacco ReviewMay 31, 202403 mins

Waumini Sacco is currently seeking to fill the position of Credit Manager. The credit manager will report to Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for the growth of the Society’s loan portfolio while ensuring quality and health loan book is maintained. The successful candidate will oversee the expansion of the Society’s loan portfolio, while…

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Why DT-Saccos offer great promise in banking sector

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 201807 mins

By Renson Ireri With the continuous growth of Deposit-Taking Saccos in Kenya, and the positive reception given to the Sacco societies concept by Kenyans of different status, regions, age and professions, the future of the co-operative movement is very bright and needs to be well nurtured. Whereas the banking industry continues to face a myriad…

Saccos embracing mobile banking despite cyber attacks

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 201804 mins

By Benedict Ngetich Most of the local savings and credit societies are cautiously piloting the new trends of mobile technology which come with a myriad of challenges. From the big societies to those still struggling with recruitment of members, the trend is to venture into mobile banking, this despite the menace of Cyber Crime rearing…

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Trans-Nation Sacco eyes agency banking to grow presence

Sacco ReviewAugust 2, 201803 mins

By John Majau Trans-Nation, one of the fastest growing Saccos has kicked off elaborate plans to start agency banking in a move meant to capture a greater market share within Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Kitui and Isiolo counties. Trans-Nation Sacco Chief Executive Officer, Ransam Mugambi Nthiga said plans to turn the organisation into a banking agency…

Saccos resort to agency banking in expansion strategy

Sacco ReviewJune 9, 2018June 9, 201807 mins

By Munene Maina The technological advancements sweeping the financial sector and the high cost of opening and running branches have forced Savings and Credit societies to re-strategize to beat the competition and grow their businesses. Most Saccos are now rolling out agency banking or opening satellite branches to extend their reach and reduce operation cost…

Amica Sacco unveils mobile banking

Sacco ReviewJune 7, 201801 mins

By Our Reporter Amica Sacco in Murang’a County plans to expand their mobile banking platform Amicash by increasing the number of registered members, setting a target of 70,000 from the already registered 14,000. Chief Executive Officer James Mbui said the move has been initiated to raise the Sacco members’ deposits and increase profits in the…

GDC Sacco unveils agency banking, insurance services

Sacco ReviewJune 7, 2018June 7, 201802 mins

By Ndichu Kamau Githunguri Dairy and Community (GDC) Sacco has rolled out agency banking to become the first sacco to launch this service in Kiambu County. Also, in an effort to bring services closer to its 23, 318 members, GDC, after authorisation by Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), will now offer insurance agency services. These achievements…

Viktas Sacco to upgrade its banking system

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 201801 mins

By Munene Maina Viktas Sacco is seeking to upgrade its current Management Information System (MIS) to a robust and scalable system that has both the Sacco banking system and ERP integrated. In a newspaper advertisements, the Sacco has requested for proposals for the supply, installation and commissioning of an integrated Sacco banking and ERP system….

Kitui Teachers Sacco goes after loan defaulters

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 201802 mins

By Bonface Mulu Kitui Teachers Sacco plans to reduce cases of loan defaults and has partnered with Trans Union to share credit information with other financial institutions. The Sacco Chairman, Dr. Joseph Kithome , said the move would stabilize the Sacco as cases of loan defaults would be minimized and members with bad credit history…