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ACCOSCA partners Visa to allow access to formal financing for unbanked populations

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 202404 mins

The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has partnered with VISA to launch Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania (FIKT) project to improve access and usage of formal financial services among underserved communities and small businesses. The project aims to leverage the strength of the Sacco sub-sector in Africa and the Visa…

Nafaka Sacco rebrands to Nafasi DT Sacco to chart new path

Sacco ReviewMay 23, 2023May 24, 202303 mins

Nafasi DT Sacco recently rebranded from Nafaka Sacco so as to open up the market through new products which target various sectors of the economy. Speaking during the rebranding and opening of the Sacco’s first branch at Shujaa Mall in Kayole, Sacco chairman Koech Mwerey said the new branch is a great milestone for the…

New KCC upgrade boost to farmers’ livelihoods, cooperative sector

Sacco ReviewJanuary 6, 2023January 6, 202305 mins

By Azael Masese Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has underscored the role of New Kenya Cooperative Creameries(New KCC) in supporting Kenya’s cooperative movement. Speaking during a recent visit and tour of the processor’s Dandora plant, Chelugui disclosed that since 2016, the government had pumped Ksh 2 billion into…

Coop stakeholders’ recommendations to boost sector

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 2022December 5, 2022012 mins

By Peter Otuoro Stakeholders in the cooperative movement aired the major challenges facing the movement to the new government through the new Cooperatives & MSMEs CS Simon Chelugui and PS Patrick Kilemi. Speaking during a consultative meeting on the realignment of cooperative and Saccos activities held by the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya at Sawela hotel…

We will take action against employers holding Sh 2bn Sacco cash, says Chelugui

Sacco ReviewNovember 28, 2022November 28, 202204 mins

By Peter Otuoro Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelugui has said that over Ksh2 billion has not been remitted by various state and private organizations to Saccos on behalf of their employees. Chelugui said the government will put strict measures to ensure all deductions on members’ salaries are remitted without delay, be they from public or…

Kenyans to access hustlers fund through SMS short code

Sacco ReviewNovember 18, 2022November 18, 202203 mins

By Obegi Malack obegimalack@gmail.com The government’s Financial Inclusion Fund commonly known as Hustlers Fund program which is set to be launched at the end of this month will not require any official registration. Co-operative and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has clarified that Kenyans seeking to access the funding will…

CS Nominee Simon Chelugui to reform co-operative sector

Sacco ReviewOctober 27, 2022October 27, 202209 mins

By Azael Masese Cooperatives and SME Cabinet Secretary Nominee Simon Chelugui has promised to streamline the cooperative sector to significantly contribute to improving living standards of Kenyans. While appearing before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments recently, Chelugui identified amending the Cooperative Societies Act, strengthening Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) as top in his agenda….

Chelugui appointed CS for Cooperatives

Sacco ReviewSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 202202 mins

By Sacco Review Writer President William Ruto has appointed Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary, Simon Chelugui to the new Cooperatives docket in the same capacity. Chelugui is the only Cabinet Secretary serving under the Uhuru Kenyatta regime to be retained and will spearhead Co-operatives and Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development. Cooperative players…