Siaya KNCCI loans

Siaya traders receive loans from KNCCI

Small-scale traders in Siaya County have received business loans from Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (KNCCI) MasterCard programme.  The KNCCI Siaya branch Chairperson Mrs. Roseline Omuga said the first group of traders at Kambare trading center in Gem sub-county have received a minimum of Ksh30,000 interest-free loans.  She encouraged more traders from across…

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County to introduce Revolving Fund to boost cooperatives

Kajiado County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Cooperatives, Culture, Tourism and Wildlife Janet Serio has revealed that plans are underway for the county to introduce a revolving fund to boost cooperatives and revive dormant Saccos. Speaking during the regional Ushirika Day celebrations, Serio said the government is committed to supporting cooperatives since they plan an…

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SACCO

Saccos declaring questionable dividends, bonuses, says KSPC

Cooperative sector practitioners have expressed concerns over the manner in which Saccos and cooperatives are declaring dividends and interest on deposits, as well as honoraria payments. Through Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC), the practitioners observed that there are a lot of malpractices among cooperatives in the way dividends, interest on deposits and honoraria are…

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SACCO

The transformative impact of Saccos on community wellbeing

Saccos have emerged as a vital force in Kenya, making a significant positive impact on communities. With their roots in the cooperative movement, Saccos have evolved into inclusive financial institutions that cater for diverse sectors, including agriculture and technology. Beyond financial services, Saccos also contribute to women empowerment and sustainable development. In a country where…

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SACCO Saccos

How Saccos maintain a delicate balance in the group lending model

The group lending model has increasingly become popular among Saccos and Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) in recent years. This is largely based on its ability to leverage on joint liability and increased loan repayments while promoting entrepreneurial spirit among borrowers. Group lending methodology is a unique financial service for low income entrepreneurs. To obtain such a…

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SACCO SASRA

SASRA: Saccos have 21 days to address members’ complaints

Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has issued new guidelines on complaints management by cooperatives. According to the new guidelines, Saccos have only 21 days to investigate and solve members’ complaints. The days will be split into two; 14 working days for carrying out investigations into complaints and an additional seven days to communicate to members…

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sacco

Banks urged to change lending packages to serve SMEs

The government is negotiating with banking institutions to streamline their lending packages to accommodate small and medium enterprises, which are thought to be the pillar to the country’s future economy. Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui said the government was consulting with banks to restructure and be more attractive to the small and medium enterprises. Chelugui…

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