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Senate Agriculture committee visit NCPB in Uasin Gishu for oversight activities

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202502 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Bungoma County Senator David Wakoli has commenced its county oversight engagements in Uasin Gishu. The committee began with a courtesy call on Governor Jonathan Bii before proceeding to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Eldoret. At the NCPB depot, Senators examined…

Uasin Gishu county fish farmers urged to form cooperatives

Sacco ReviewOctober 16, 202402 mins

Uasin Gishu fish farmers have been urged to form Cooperative Societies to increase their fish profit and productivity. Speaking during the distribution of feed to the fish farmers in the region, Uasin Gishu Livestock and Fisheries Chief Officer Nixon Cheplong said the farmers are not doing well since they have not formed cooperatives. The chief…

Governor Bii advocates for cooperative model to drive economic growth

Sacco ReviewOctober 11, 202404 mins

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii has urged county residents and stakeholders to adopt the Cooperative model as a means to build a better future for all. During his address to cooperative leaders at the inaugural Eldoret City Cooperative Leaders Convention Forum recently, which was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya,…

Governor Bii vows to support, bolster Jua Kali saccos

Sacco ReviewNovember 30, 2023November 30, 202303 mins

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has made a commitment to assist Jua Kali Saccos in strengthening and expanding their businesses. Bii emphasized the importance of the sector in the country’s economy, highlighting its crucial role in creating jobs, providing opportunities for self-employment and making a significant contribution to poverty reduction and wealth creation. “Jua Kali…

Uasin Gishu Governor urges youth, women to join Saccos

Sacco ReviewNovember 17, 2023November 17, 202302 mins

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has said that his administration has put measures in place to encourage the youth and women in the county to join Saccos. He noted that these special interest groups should be facilitated to tap into the existing benefits of cooperatives. The governor was speaking in Soi during the official launch…

Governor promises continued financial support to coops in Uasin Gishu

Sacco ReviewNovember 9, 2023November 9, 202304 mins

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has said that his administration will continue providing financial support to cooperatives in the region. He said that cooperatives are one of the sectors with great potential to employ a large number of jobless youth. While speaking during a forum that brought together women in Cooperatives and MSMEs in Eldoret,…

Cooperatives urged to embrace youth leadership

Sacco ReviewOctober 27, 2023October 27, 202302 mins

Uasin Gishu Chief Officer for Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Ruth Samoei has urged cooperative societies to allow young people in their management. Speaking during a visit to the Kipsonoi Dairy Cooperative Society in Bomet County, Samoei noted that most cooperatives are run by old folks and that there is a need for a paradigm shift…

Cooperatives urged to embrace youth leadership

Sacco ReviewOctober 17, 2023October 17, 202302 mins

Uasin Gishu Chief Officer for Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Ruth Samoei has urged cooperative societies to allow young people in their management. Speaking during a visit to Kipsonoi Dairy Cooperative Society in Bomet County, Samoei noted that most cooperatives are run by old folks and that there is need for a paradigm shift in the…

Saccos urged to digitalize services for efficiency

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 202302 mins

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…

County, Noble Sacco donate branded umbrellas to 14 bodaboda Saccos

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 2023September 19, 202302 mins

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…