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By Azael Masese Kenya National Police Deposit-Taking Sacco is crafting an ambitious growth strategy aimed at positioning itself as a critical brand in mobilising savings and extending affordable credit, even as the number of Kenyans joining the Sacco to access its top notch products and services grows overboard, Board Chair David Mategwa has said. “We…
By Azael Masese A new Sacco Supervision Report, 2021 indicates that the Sacco sub-sector’s total assets grew by 9.93 per cent in 2021 to reach Ksh807.11 billion from Ksh734.22 billion recorded in 2020. During the period under review, total deposits grew by 9.80 per cent in 2021 to reach Ksh564.89 billion compared to Ksh514.46 billion…
By Bernard Boy Airports Sacco Society rode on Kenya’s relatively improved economic performance post-pandemic to remarkably register all-round growth in its key performance indicators in the year ended December 31, 2021. With its asset base, total deposits, share capital, net loan portfolio and total revenue growing by between 4.3 and 19.8 percent (not in that…
By Azael Masese CIC Group weathered a tough 2017 to record double digit growth in all its critical market segments, positioning itself as a key financial market player particularly in the co-operative sector. The company posted Sh14.9 billion in premium in the financial year ended as at 31st December 2017 compared to Sh12.4 billion recorded…
By Munene Maina Kingdom Sacco has joined Tier 3 category of medium Saccos. The Sacco registered growth in asset base to Sh1.116 billion by close of 2017 to move up from Tier 4 category of small Saccos. It registered positive performance in the year despite various challenges arising from the political and economic environment in…
By Godfrey Wamalwa Bungoma County Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has said his Government will provide necessary support to revive dormant Saccos and support their growth. He said the County Government will seek support of County Assembly members in legislating laws that will seal the loopholes in the co-operative sector used by unscrupulous people to run down…
By Azael Masese Suba Teachers Savings and Credit Co-operative Society has rebranded to Fortitude Sacco, in a move aimed at improving its critical market segments. Chief Executive Officer Mr Odhiambo Muganda said opening the common bond followed complaints from the public that the previous operations had locked them from accessing their financial services. “Our key…
By Our Reporter Kilifi County Government will strive to ensure that it creates an enabling environment for the growth of co-operatives. The County Executive Committee Member in charge of Trade, Tourism and Co-operative Development Nahida Mohamed said the county will soon come up with policies on co-operative development. She said the legislation and policies will…
By Staff Writer Small business owners in Kakamega County have formed a Sacco to enhance their businesses growth. “It will offer loans and business skills so that traders do not rely on hand-outs from politicians,” said Women Representative Elsie Muhanda. Muhanda, who spearheaded the Sacco’s formation, said it will offer members loans and training on…
By Kiptanui Rutto Mhasibu Sacco Chairperson Andrew Bulemi and Treasurer Charles Miricho have once again won the hearts of their members for being re-elected to office in a much hyped elections that attracted 10 contenders. Speaking during the event, a long serving financial coach Patrick Wameyo who was the guest speaker lauded the Sacco board…
