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Nandi Saccos urged to develop products favourable to farmers to boost food security

Nandi Deputy Governor Yulita Mitei has urged Saccos to develop products that are favourable to farmers to boost food security. Speaking at Kapsabet Showground during a two-day business trade exhibition organized by Kapsabet Showground in conjunction with Nandi County Government, Dr Mitei said the county administration has invested heavily in the agriculture sector calling on…

Apstar Sacco unveils new branch in Meru

Sacco Review2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Apstar Sacco, formerly Ukulima Sacco recently opened its ninth branch in Meru County at Greenwood City Mall. The eight other branches are in Nakuru, Kisii, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nairobi, Embu and Kakamega counties. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, who graced the opening ceremony lauded the Sacco for expanding its presence across the country. “We are grateful that…

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

Sacco Review3 weeks ago04 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…

Small co-operatives to reap big in affordable housing projects, says PS

Sacco Review4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

The government will use small-scale mining cooperatives to supply construction materials for the affordable housing projects across the country. Mining Principal Secretary (PS) Elijah Mwangi said that his department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Department for the miners to provide over 60 percent of the materials required for the projects. Speaking…