Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Prices of land in Kenya surge everyday. There are various factors to consider when buying land in the country. Some of the factors include; Papers/Documents You must carry out a search in the lands office to determine the ownership of the plot and if it’s genuine. The title deed should also be genuine. And also…
Investors who bought land through a Thika based land firm, the Lesedi Developers Limited, have a reason to smile after the firm began issuing them with title deeds after years of wait. Following many days of court battles between the firm and investors over the former’s failure to issue them title deeds and alleged multiple…
A Nairobi-based Law firm has offered to represent Aimi Ma Lukenya Society members whose homes were demolished in the recent demolitions at the contested East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) land in Athi River in order to receive compensation for their massive losses. Lawyer and Managing Partner at Nyambura, Kitela, Kanini & Kyatha Advocates, Joel…
Matungulu MP Stephen Mule has vowed to address the rampant cases of farmers societies’ land being grabbed. He lamented that illegal land transactions were rampant in the region and asked private developers to vacate land they had illegally taken over. Mule also warned the public not to be duped into buying public land which had been grabbed….
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declared that cooperative societies working with rogue officials to dispossess members of their lands will be dissolved. Speaking outside her office after holding deliberations with the Senate Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism following an invitation by Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and Drumvale Farmers’ Cooperative Society, the governor said…
By James Wakahiu Real estate stakeholders in Kiambu County have lauded the move to digitize all the land records. They said this will make it easy for Kenyans to acquire their title deeds within a short period. According to the Wezesha Real Estate Company Director John Mwanu, technology in the lands registries will fasten searches…
By Eugene Kioko Members of a housing co-operative society have expressed fears for their lives after a gang of armed people believed to be hired by land cartels invaded their property. The 4,000 members of Kamulu Housing and Co-operative Society who have settled on 2,300 acres of land bought by the society said their lives…
By Munene Maina Angaza Afrika Sacco has been ordered to reopen its branch in Nanyuki town. Laikipia County Government has directed the Sacco to do so within three months and address concerns of 200 members. This follows members’complaints after the Thika-based Sacco closed their office without notice sparking fears they may lose their money. Laikipia…
By Bonface Mulu Kitui Teachers Sacco plans to diversify its products to meet the demands of its members and expand on its revenue streams. Sacco Chairman Joseph Kithome said subject to approval by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the sacco intends to introduce two new products soon to With a membership of about 17,000, compared…
