Sacco Review|The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Players in the real estate sector have raised alarm over delays in processing of title deeds. Association of Real Estate Stakeholders Chairman Kinyua Wa Iratu claims the delays have been occasioned by rampant corruption in various land registries infiltrated by cartels. He noted that some unilateral decisions like changes in land rates and other statutory…
Uasin Gishu County Director for Enterprise Development Isaac Lagat has urged Cooperatives and Saccos to digitalize their services to attract and retain clients. Lagat noted that digitization and automation of Sacco operations will make it easier for them to improve on efficiency and restore members’ confidence Speaking during the training of Sacco representatives drawn from…
The existence of Gulf Africa Bank, Dubai Bank and First Community Bank as fully fledged Islamic Banks has cemented Kenya’s position as a hub for Islamic banking in East and Central Africa. The position is further cemented by the existence of Islamic products in conventional banks and Saccos. Abdi Hussein, Gulf Bank Garissa Branch Deputy…
Kaloleni sub county Youth Development Officer Festus Matee has urged the beneficiaries of the Uwezo Fund to promptly repay their loans to enable other groups benefit. Matee noted that from the Ksh23, 255,000 issued to 192 Women, Youth and persons with disability groups in Kaloleni Sub County, only Ksh7,234,060 has been repaid. “That translates to…
Poultry farmers in Western have been urged to embrace the best farming practices as a move to help increase food security and meet high demand for the produce. Western Salesman and veterinary expert Kenneth Odiwuor led a team from Cosmos Pharmaceuticals to educate poultry farmers in Malava Sub County on the best practices . He…
Commissioner for Cooperatives Development David Obonyo has commended Muungano Women Group Housing Cooperative for playing a key role in offering affordable housing in line with the Bottom up Economic Transformational Agenda (BETA). Represented by Morris Mworia from his office, the commissioner lauded the cooperative for empowering women and cooperatives in general for playing a significant role in supplementing…
The Retired Officers Welfare (ROWE) group, is redefining the art of retirement in the serene rural heartlands of Kakamega North County. Their story, a testament to the pursuit of both economic prosperity and community, unfolds against the backdrop of the attractive Kakamega landscape. Comprising retired individuals, ROWE stands as a stark contrast to the solitude…
Uasin Gishu county government Department of Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, Cooperatives and Enterprise Development in conjunction with Noble Sacco donated branded umbrellas to 14 boda boda Saccos operating within Eldoret CBD. Speaking during the event, Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Chief Officer Ruth Samoei called on the Sacco leaders to ensure members put on reflector jackets with…
Teachers, friends and relatives turned up in large numbers to pay their last respect to Ollin Sacco National chairman of Geoffrey Njeru. Held at the Kianyaga stadium, the burial ceremony was also attended by pupils from Rwambiti Primary School where he was the patron and a former head teacher. He leaves behind a widow and…
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 depends…
