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Wavinya donates KSh1 million to Mlolongo boda bodas, gifts talented girl

Sacco Review2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

A Mlolongo-based boda boda Sacco has received KSh1 million from Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to increase their investment. Samsa Boda Boda Sacco received the cheque at the Liberty Grounds in Mlolongo on February 24, 2024 during a public participation forum on the 2024/2025 Fiscal Strategy Plan. The jubilant riders welcomed Governor Wavinya and her entourage…

Govt urged to waive Ksh603M debt owed by Machakos coffee farmers

Sacco Review3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has appealed to the government to waive a Ksh603 million debt owed by coffee cooperative societies in the county. Governor Ndeti, who hosted the Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui during the launch of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund in Kangundo on Tuesday, said that farmers in the…

Machakos County, Jubilee Insurance ink deal to cover 5,000 staff

Sacco Review6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

5,000 Machakos County Government employees are set to benefit from a comprehensive medical insurance cover from Jubilee Insurance Ltd following the inking of a deal between the county government and the insurance firm. The deal, which is nearing conclusion, will ensure all employees across different job groups benefit from the coverage which is fully paid…

Sacco officials in court over sale of cement company land

Sacco Review6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

East African Portland Cement Company Ltd has dragged three Sacco officials to Court in connection with the sale of its land in Athi River, Machakos County. The three – Pascal Kiseli Basilio, Julius Mutie Mutua and Alex Kyalo Mutemi – who are Aimi Ma Lukenya Society officials, were arraigned before Milimani Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe on…

Good news for Machakos coffee farmers as they access direct export market

Sacco Review2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

By Agnes Orang’o Coffee farmers in Machakos County have a reason to smile as they will now be able to sell their coffee directly to consumers without having to pass through exploitative brokers. This was disclosed by Kangundo MCA Moses Mitaa who said the County Government of Machakos acquired a license to export coffee without…

David Obonyo becomes the new Co-operative Commissioner

Sacco Review3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Malachi Motano David Obonyo has become the new Co-operative Commissioner replacing Geoffrey Njang’ombe who is set to retire later this year after an illustrious career in civil service spanning to over 32 years. Njang’ombe succeeded Didacus Ityeng’ who was appointed under acting capacity as Commissioner in 2019, which he held the position for…

CAK to train Sacco on taxation, cybercrime risks and preventions

Sacco Review3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Malachi Motano Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has organised training on taxation, cybercrime risks and preventions for leaders and general Co-operatives stakeholder to help reduce the rising criminal activities brought about by the fast changing technology. “It has been a year since Kenya registered the first case of Covid-19. The news changed how we…

Universal Traders Sacco launches new Check Off Loans product

Sacco Review6 years ago02 mins

By Makoma Musyoka Universal Traders Sacco has introduced a Check Off Loans product to better service delivery and attracts more members. The product enables salaried members to access loans through pay slips. Check Off loans are available to employees whose employers have signed an agreement with a lending institution. Sacco Board of Directors Chairman Simeon…