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Govt urged to waive Ksh603M debt owed by Machakos coffee farmers

Sacco ReviewJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 202404 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 ReviewNovember 7, 2023November 7, 202303 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 ReviewOctober 24, 2023October 24, 202302 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 ReviewJuly 13, 2022July 13, 202203 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 ReviewAugust 31, 2021August 31, 202102 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 ReviewAugust 27, 2021August 27, 202105 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 ReviewMarch 6, 201802 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…