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I will resign if you ignore my proposals, Oparanya tells Govt

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2024August 15, 202402 mins

New Co-operative and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has warned of his resignation from the Kenya Kwanza administration if his recommendations are not implemented. Speaking at Mariakani Church of God in South B on Sunday, August 11, 2024, Oparanya emphasized that his appointment by President Ruto was based on his extensive experience and track…

Farmers eject leaders of Mutira Co-operative, Kirinyaga County takes over

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 2024June 27, 202405 mins

Over 1000 angry farmers affiliated to Mutira Farmers Co-operative Society have ejected the current leadership-handed it over to the county government of Kirinyaga during a Special General Meeting that was held on Thursday, June 27. During the meeting, the election date was set to be on July 12 in all factories under the society. The…

Kenya to partner with Zambia for growth of Cooperatives

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 2024April 15, 202402 mins

Principal Secretary State Department for Co-Operatives Patrick Kilemi has said the Government of Kenya will partner with Zambia’s to improve the growth of cooperatives in the country. The PS who attended a two-day Zambia’s inaugural National Conference on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives in Lusaka, Zambia said the cooperation will enhance and…

Murang’a Assembly advised to make laws that will empower Cooperatives

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 202403 mins

The co-operative sector is one of the key economic drivers which contribute hugely to social and economic development in Murang’a County. In this consideration, the Murang’a County Assembly has been challenged to craft legal frameworks which would enable this crucial sector to upscale performance. According to the chairman of Amica Sacco Society, Hezron Muchiri, county…

Eight dormant cooperatives in Taita Taveta set for revival

Sacco ReviewFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 202402 mins

Eight out of 141 dormant cooperative societies in Taita Taveta county are set for revival, with four of them already revived. They are Taita HPC, Taita Taveta Meat Goat, Taita Taveta Mgama and Maziwa Taita Dairy. Speaking to Sacco Review in Wundanyi town recently, the county Cooperative Director Erastus Gonzi noted that the county has 242…

Small co-operatives to reap big in affordable housing projects, says PS

Sacco ReviewJanuary 3, 2024January 5, 202402 mins

The government will use small-scale mining cooperatives to supply construction materials for the affordable housing projects across the country. Mining Principal Secretary (PS) Elijah Mwangi said that his department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Department for the miners to provide over 60 percent of the materials required for the projects. Speaking…

4 cooperatives in Kilifi county set for revival

Sacco ReviewDecember 6, 2023December 6, 202302 mins

Four cooperative societies in Malindi and Magarini sub counties in Kilifi county are set for revival. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Malindi town recently, Malindi sub county Cooperative Officer Moraa Ziro revealed that Goshi Farmers’ Cooperative, Manyeso Dairy Cooperative, Magarini Sand Harvesting and Magarini Cotton Farmers Cooperative societies will be revived. She…

Nakuru pastors form Sacco to improve livelihoods

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 2023December 5, 202303 mins

Pastors in Nakuru have come together to establish Mitume Sacco to help them save money and access affordable credit facilities, ultimately improving their livelihoods. Pastor Alex Maina, the Sacco chairman and the chair of Nakuru Pastors Fellowship, encouraged pastors and clergy members to join the Sacco to enhance their economic status. “We understand the difficulties…

Ruto honours pledge to buy TukTuk for Hustler Fund top borrower

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 2023December 5, 202302 mins

Harrison Kenga, a TukTuk operator based in Mombasa, was recently awarded a new Piaggio machine by President William Ruto. During the fund’s first anniversary, Kenga was named the top borrower of the Hustler Fund, having taken a loan of Ksh714, 000 so far. The President promised to buy him a TukTuk. Kenga started with a…

Kamuthi Housing Coop helps Kiambu boda boda riders acquire land

Sacco ReviewDecember 4, 2023December 4, 202303 mins

A group of boda boda riders from Ruiru in Kiambu County have a reason to celebrate after they acquired a 5-acre piece of land along Thika Road, with the help of Kamuthi Housing Cooperative Society. The Boda Boda Association, consisting of 200 members, received a title deed after diligently saving Ksh50 per day. Lawrence Kariuki,…