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South Rift leaders appeal to State to waive tea farmers’ debts

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 202403 mins

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and his Kericho counterpart Erick Mutai are seeking a debt waiver from the national government to bail out the financially overwhelmed tea industry in the region. Speaking during a meeting held at Bomet hotel with officials from the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) led by newly elected National Vice-Chairman Erick Chepkwony…

Boresha Sacco CEO honoured with HSC Award

Sacco ReviewDecember 13, 2023December 14, 202303 mins

Boresha DT Sacco CEO Jacob Mengich has been honoured with the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Civilian Division by President William Ruto during the 2023 Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. Mengich, who was among 173 others, was appreciated for exceptional services in the Sacco industry and the role he has played in transforming…

Baringo journalists asked to invest in Saccos

Sacco ReviewNovember 25, 2023November 27, 202302 mins

Boresha Sacco CEO Jacob Mengich has urged journalists in Baringo to join Saccos and utilize the cooperatives’ pocket-friendly access to credit and investment products and services. “While you educate the public about the benefits of a saving culture and the inclusive nature of cooperatives, I encourage you to join Saccos and take advantage of their…

Windfall for Baringo Coffee farmers as first direct export earns Ksh.28M

Sacco ReviewAugust 2, 2022August 2, 202205 mins

By Talarus Chesang Baringo coffee farmers now can smile all the way to the bank to earn a whopping Sh.28 million after exporting their first consignment of coffee to Korea. More than 200 farmers drawn from 27 groups converged at the Katimok Coffee Factory in Baringo North to receive their dues recently. “Since I started…

Baringo Coffee farmers asked to form saccos

Sacco ReviewJuly 13, 2021July 13, 202102 mins

BY TALARUS CHESANG Coffee farmers in Baringo have been asked to form cooperative Saccos for economic empowerment. Wildlife Principal Secretary (PS) Prof. Fred Segor said it is through strong societies that the farmers may be able to save and borrow loans to improve and manage their coffee farms. He was speaking during the launch of…

Sh85m Baringo Coffee factory commissioned

Sacco ReviewJuly 5, 2021July 5, 202104 mins

BY TALARUS CHESANG The Sh85 million Baringo Cha Coffee factory has been commissioned in a 2.5 acre Tugen hills farm in Baringo North. There was some tussle with the location of the milling plant; some stakeholders proposed Baringo North while others wanted it taken to Eldama-Ravine sub-county. Baringo Governor Stanley Kiptis said they had been…

Saccos lauded for supporting farmers

Sacco ReviewMarch 10, 201802 mins

By Alfred Kimosop Top Sacco Societies in Baringo , Boresha Sacco and Skyline have been hailed for embracing the spirit of co-operative movement in the county. Speaking during Tugen Hills Farmers Field Day held recently at Katimok, Baringo North, Chairman, Eric Bargorett said the two saccos have supported farmers with loans. He said continued support…