Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka. Photo: Courtesy

Co-operative Bill deferred after governors complain of being sidelined

The Co-operative Bill, 2023 has now been put on hold after county governors claimed that they were not consulted during the drafting. Sponsored by the government through the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, the Bill was in Parliament to allow for its first reading before proceeding to other stages…

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MCAs urged to fast-track passage of County Cooperative Draft Bill

The County Assembly of Taita Taveta has been asked to fast-track passage of the County Cooperative Draft Bill to provide trustworthy market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to regulate and streamline registration of Saccos in the County. Deputy Governor Christine Kilalo said that the county administration is keen to ensure cooperatives in the area…

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