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Senator Okenyuri decries tea bonus disparities in Kisii, Nyamira Counties

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202504 mins

Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri has raised alarm over what she termed as glaring disparities in tea bonus payments, accusing industry stakeholders of unfairly disadvantaging farmers in Kisii and Nyamira counties. Speaking on the floor of the Senate Okenyuri said that while tea growers in Mt. Kenya region are receiving bonus payments averaging Ksh 50 per…

SACCOs urged to develop strong strategic plan to keep them afloat in business

Sacco ReviewJune 16, 2025June 17, 202504 mins

Kisii County Trade, Tourism, and Marketing Executive Committee Member (ECM) Cyrus Nyabicha has urged the societies to develop strong strategic plans that will guide their operations and keep them afloat in the competitive business environment. Nyabicha spoke at Kisii Agricultural Training Center (KATC) during the commissioning of the Gusii Youth Bunge Savings and Credit Cooperative…

Stima Sacco celebrates 50 years of changing lives

Sacco ReviewJuly 5, 2024July 5, 202404 mins

“Stima Sacco was established in 1974. It started with the goal of providing financial services to employees in the energy sector in the country,” says Stima Sacco CEO Gamaliel Hassan in a recent interview with one of the media house. “At the beginning, it aimed to provide savings and credit services to its members to…

Unaitas Sacco opens new branch in Murang’a

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202403 mins

Unaitas Sacco has expanded its branches in the country to 32 after opening a new branch in Kigumo, Murang’a County. The Sacco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Martin Muhuhu said the firm will remain committed to offering reliable financial services to Kenyans. Speaking during the opening, the CEO asked financial institutions to show unwavering commitment to…

Cooperative movement retirees urged to offer consultancy services

Sacco ReviewMay 2, 202404 mins

Retirees from the cooperative movement in Kisii and Nyamira counties have been urged to offer consultancy services for residents to benefit from their knowledge, skills and experiences. Gusii Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union (GFCU) chairman, Peter Onsinyo said the retirees have a wealth of experience to be tapped to boost growth and development in the agricultural…

NGO, Kisii coffee societies partner to ensure sustainable coffee production

Sacco ReviewDecember 9, 2023December 9, 202304 mins

Rainforest Alliance (RA), an NGO, and Gusii Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (GCFCU) have partnered to launch a project to enhance sustainability and boost coffee production by ensuring the produce meets global standards. Speaking during the launch at Dallas Inn Hotel in Kisii town yesterday, RA Country Director Marion Nduta said that the project dubbed ‘Gusii…

Women in Kisii revive dormant Sacco for economic empowerment

Sacco ReviewNovember 21, 2023November 21, 202302 mins

Women in Kisii County have revived Wimanet Sacco after six years of dormancy to empower themselves economically. Sacco Charlady Jane Matiabe appealed to women small scale traders to join the Sacco, save and access loans to boost their businesses and lives. “Members save Ksh20 daily and qualify for loans three times their savings,” she said….

Governor Arati launches programme to spur growth of agriculture sector

Sacco ReviewNovember 17, 2023November 17, 202303 mins

Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has launched the Farmer Enumeration and Profiling Project to transform the county into an agriculture and business hub. “This programme will provide a road map for eradication of poverty by addressing food insecurity and in turn boost agriculture which is our main source of wealth,” he said. Arati was speaking…

Boda boda riders in Kisii urged to foster a saving culture

Sacco ReviewOctober 26, 2023October 26, 202303 mins

Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has asked Boda boda riders in the area to cultivate a saving culture to enhance their financial stability. Arati said that the industry has the potential to make the riders financially competent with the ability to loan out money instead of being chronic borrowers. “Yours is a potential institution that…

Intensify financial literacy campaigns to cultivate saving culture, Saccos urged

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 202303 mins

Kisii County Deputy Governor Dr. Robert Monda has stressed on the importance of financial literacy campaigns and member education drives among Saccos to cultivate a saving culture among residents. Speaking during the launch of Stima Sacco new branch at Waumini Plaza where he represented Governor Simba Arati, Dr Monda noted that cooperatives play a pivotal…