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Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Wycliffe Oparanya

Oparanya asks women to join Saccos for financial freedom

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 202607 mins

Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya wants women to prioritise savings, financial literacy and smart investments in order to gain financial independence. According to the CS, fewer women join savings and credit cooperative societies (Saccos) in Kenya compared to men which is detrimental to the overall national economic development of the country. “Saccos…

Oparanya: No room for weak governance as SACCO sector expands

Sacco ReviewJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 202605 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya has warned that there is “no room for weak governance” in Kenya’s SACCO sector as rapid membership growth and rising loan demand increase the responsibility placed on cooperative institutions. Oparanya spoke in Mombasa during the 2026 Annual Delegates Congress (ADC) training for the Kenya National Police…

Oparanya directs large SACCOs to embrace delegate representation within six months

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202505 mins

All Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) with membership exceeding 10,000 have been directed to implement a delegate system of representation within six months. The directive forms part of broader set suggestions intended to regulate the sector. The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, observed that SACCOs…

Oparanya warns against embezzlement of coffee farmers money

Sacco ReviewJune 13, 202504 mins

Management committees running various coffee cooperative societies in Ukambani region have been cautioned against mismanagement and embezzlement of farmers’ money from the coffee proceeds. Cooperative CS Wycliffe Oparaya said on Thursday that the rampant reports of numerous cooperative societies in the constituency sinking into huge debts from financial institutions were worrying. The CS who addressed…

Oparanya urges Nyanza to embrace cooperative model for socio-economic growth

Sacco ReviewFebruary 12, 202505 mins

The people of Nyanza have been urged to adopt the cooperative model to improve their socio-economic standing. The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs Development, Mr. Wycliffe Oparanya, said the model was the best option for the region to invest in. Speaking in Kisumu during the Nyanza International Investment Conference, Oparanya noted…

SACCO members up from 6.42 m in 2022 to 6.84 m 2023, SASRA 2023 Supervision Report indicates

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 202406 mins

Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has released 2023 Annual SACCO Supervision Report, the report documents the performance, activities, and operations of SACCO Societies in Kenya. The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives, Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Wycliffe Oparanya who was the chief guest during release of the report on Wednesday said the SACCO industry…

CS Oparanya promises more support to Cooperative University

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202403 mins

The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has said the government will allocate more resources to support to the Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) in executing its role in the growth of co-operative movement in Kenya. Oparanya who met the University’s top management led by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kamau Ngamau…

Chelugui finally hands over to Oparanya

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 2024September 6, 202404 mins

The former Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Simon Chelugui has handed over the docket to the newly appointed CS Wycliffe Oparanya, with the later promising to implement initiatives started by his predecessor. Speaking during the handing over ceremony at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) office on…

I will resign if you ignore my proposals, Oparanya tells Govt

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2024August 15, 202402 mins

New Co-operative and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has warned of his resignation from the Kenya Kwanza administration if his recommendations are not implemented. Speaking at Mariakani Church of God in South B on Sunday, August 11, 2024, Oparanya emphasized that his appointment by President Ruto was based on his extensive experience and track…

Who is Moses Oparanya , the nominee for CS Cooperatives

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 2024July 25, 202401 mins

President William Ruto has nominated Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya as the nominee for the position of the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises. The president announced his nomination during a media briefing at State House on Tuesday. The 68 year old served as a governor for Kakamega County from 2013 to…