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Former Gor Mahia striker Achieng Jared has talked of the need to turn Gor Mahia Legends Welfare Group into a Sacco. His sentiments follow Information Communication and Technology Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo’s move to pump a seed capital of Ksh1 million into the welfare group for sustainability and to enable them undertake income generating projects. “A…
Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has urged SACCO leaders to attend the Annual Savings and Credit Cooperative Association Congress so as to exchange knowledge on cooperative policies and practices. Speaking during SACCO leaders’ consultative breakfast meeting on preparedness status for the 23rd SACCA congress organized by African Confederation…
Twelve suspects linked to the mysterious disappearance of Ksh166 million belonging to the Njiwa Sacco have been charged before the Kahawa Law Courts. Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Boaz Maura Obwewa, the suspects pleaded to 223 charges filed against them by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Through their lawyers led by Danstan…
Some time back, I told you that we have been working on a honey processing business with my old friend Ole Gunia in Mavumbi town. Despite numerous setbacks, I am delighted to inform you that the business is up and running, thanks to the support of my better half Nectar and Ole Gunia’s zeal. Gradually,…
Kwale County Cooperative Director Mohammed Mkanga has revealed that at least 200 dormant cooperative societies in the county are set for revival. Mkanga said this year, three dormant cooperative societies have already been revived. He revealed that there are many dormant cooperative societies yet there isn’t sufficient budget allocated for their revival since the department…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has issued three penalty notices to three data controllers for failing to observe data privacy rights to data subjects and , not complying with the Data Protection Act. This has been revealed through a press released today, September 26, 2023, by the office of the data protection commissioner….
Women in Illoodokilani ward in Kajiado West have received training on cooperative management organized by Kajiado County Department of Cooperatives. Gender, Culture and Cooperative CECM Janet Sereu said the training aims to empower women to achieve economic stability through entrepreneurship, employment and increased income through agriculture, trade and finance activities. She noted that efforts by…
Fortune Sacco has opened a new branch in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County as part of its expansion plan. Kajiado County Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho commended the Sacco for focusing on improving the livelihood of Kenyans and assured them of the support from the county government. Sacco Chairman Mr Rufus Kamau noted that the opening of the…
Latest Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) reports indicate a drop in financial investments in Saccos for the period 2021/2022, against the total assets of the segment. The total amount of financial investments of regulated Saccos decreased from Ksh50.30 billion in 2021, which represented 6.23 per cent of the total assets, to Ksh49.95 billion in 2022,…
Universal Traders Sacco has awarded Agnes Kalondu Nzuki a Toyota Probox, the car she won from a Ksh2000 stake she deposited to enter the grand draw at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County. The elated lady from Mutituni/ Ngelani Ward in Machakos County could not believe her luck. She was among the numerous winners who walked…
