Sacco Review|The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
By Wasike Elvis In its move to improve the livelihoods of its residents Uasin Gishu County Government has increased the County Co-operatives and Enterprise Development Fund to ensure more co-operatives benefit from the fund. According to the CEC in charge of Co-operatives and Enterprise Fund, Esther Mutai , their aim is to loan up to…
By Joseph Mukubwa Nyeri County Government has pledged to create platforms to enable knowledge and experience sharing among co-operatives so as to improve the trust and confidence in the sector. Governor Mutahi Kahiga said he has already directed the department responsible for co-operatives to beef up the capacity in terms of human resource charged with…
By Tsozungu Kombe More than 50 officials from nine newly registered Saccos in Kwale County recently underwent training on financial management. The two-day induction course was conducted by the Kwale County Government to enable them manage their Saccos in a more effective and efficient manner. Kwale County Government Trade and Co-operatives Director, Mr. Nyamawih Charo…
By Tindi Kuchio IG (Invest and Grow) Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited members have been urged to buy more shares in the Sacco when their salaries are increased. Speaking during the Sacco’s Special Delegates Meeting at Golf Hotel in Kakamega recently, Kakamega County Co-operative Commissioner, Nathan Mukhweso said this will increase the Sacco’s share…
By Wasike Elvis. Hawkers in the county have been urged to join Saccos for them to benefit from the funds being given by the Government. Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno also said only registered hawkers will be given space to do business, adding: “We wish all the registered members could be given identification tags which will…
By Kiptanui Rutto. A new Sacco has been established in Nakuru County after graduating from a Community Based Organization. Known as Agano Ventures Sacco, this Society has launched new products and services in a move aimed at changing the livelihoods of its members. This Sacco, which was initially a youth group way back in 2013…
By Munene Maina. In a move aimed at boosting the agricultural sector, Nakuru County Government has embarked on an ambitious plan to strengthen farmer’s co-operatives. Speaking to Sacco Review in his office, Nakuru Co-operatives Director, Patrick Mak’Anyengo said strong societies for farmers will ensure they get good returns from their activities. “Agriculture sector plays a…
