Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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By Our Reporter Asili Sacco has maintained a steady growth in membership, members’ deposit and asset base to stand out among fast growing co-operative societies in the country. The Sacco shrugged off harsh economic realities in the financial year 2017 to post impressive financial performance. Its total asset base increased to over Sh 2.227 billion…
By Godfrey Wamalwa Anglican Church of Kenya Katakwa Diocese Women Sacco became the 100th to be registered in Busia County following the partnership between the County Government and Busia Women representative Florence Mutua. Mutua who presided over the launch in Amagoro recently pledged Sh500, 000 from the Affirmative Action Fund to help in kick-starting the…
By Munene Maina Sacco members have the alternative of using movable assets as collateral to secure loans. This is in addition to the traditional use of land and chattel collaterals. “This will in effect greatly improve the ease with which consumers can access credit facilities from the financial lenders; while at the same time securing…
By Erick Maranga Ubunifu Sacco continues to assist youth to enhance savings and financial inclusion.The youthful Sacco Chairman Frank Odindo said young people are the future of the country making it essential to cultivate a savings culture among them. This, he added, will increase financial inclusion and boost the sector’s deposits. What started as a…
By Our Reporter Surestep Sytems and Solutions Ltd has been rated highly among the leading ICT service providers in the Sacco sector. In a new Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) annual supervisory report, the company is one of the 12 credible service providers serving a high number of savings and credit co-operatives in the country….
By Amoto Dennis AFC Leopards Sacco has partnered with an insurance company to offer health cover to members. The Sacco Chairman Maurice Osundwa said the health cover of Sh200, 000 will also cover spouses and children. “This will bring an end to frequent fundraising for our members,” Osundwa noted. Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa was present…
By Dickson Kipsang A section of Nandi youths have created an awe inspiring tale by converting a WhatsApp group into a Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited aimed at empowering members economically. The group known as Maskani WhatsApp Group was officially converted into Maskani 029 Sacco as a result of a resolution passed during the…
By Kage Njoroge Co-operatives societies have emerged as strategic economic growth drivers which have created sustainable revenue generating opportunities in Murang’a County. County Executive Committee Member for Cooperatives Development, Edward Muiruri Maina explained that the sector is central in the economic and social lifeline in this county. Muiruri states majority of the residents earn their…
By John Majau Jamii Bora Bank and Capital Sacco have partnered in a bid to provide affordable housing for its members. The two financial institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Meru town recently. During the initial stages the two institutions will target 10,000 members of the Sacco with the feasibility study focusing on the…
By Our Reporter Homa Bay County Women Sacco has received financial boost to strengthen its operations. The society received Sh10 million from Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) and two million shillings from the County Government. Homa Bay County Woman Representative Gladys Wanga said the Sacco was established to enable women be economically independent. “The funds will…
