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EDITORIAL

Dear Readers, EDITORIAL BOARD
Welcome to this quarter’s edition of the SACCO
Star Magazine. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
It is apparent that the co-operative model is George Magutu – Group National Chairman - Central
resilient, having stood the test of time. Likewise, David Langat – National Vice Chairman - Rift Valley
during the COVID-19 pandemic, the co-operative
spirit, which embodies concern for the community, will strengthen members Benson Milai – Nairobi
and ensure that we emerge victorious.
On a more positive note, Harambee SACCO is celebrating its 50th David Ogega – Nyanza
anniversary having begun in 1960. Read on for more of the inspiring journey
of the 70,000-member powerhouse. Alfred Mlolwa – Coast
Look out for an in-depth outlook of SACCOs from the Commissioner of
Co-operative Development discussing various issues including policy and Wilfred Aima – Nairobi
?nancial matters. Find out how other SACCOs are coping with the pandemic Isaac Sheunda – Western
and what measures your institution can take in order to remain a?oat for the
long haul. Moreover, as you practice personal hygiene, get to know how to Peter Karemanu – Eastern
di?erentiate genuine and fake hand sanitizers in the market with a word from
the Anti-counterfeit Authority. David Moyia – Western
In our sectoral news, learn how to tackle disruption from various key speakers
who attended the SACCO Leaders’ Convention, including H.E Hon Jackson John Sigei – Nairobi
Mandago, Governor, Uasin Gishu County. Also Police SACCO grows in all
areas of operation, Kenya Highlands diversi?es to spur growth, Simba Chai Peter Manga – Eastern
SACCO records growth despite a tough year, Mombasa Port SACCO records
Sh736 million turnover, Biashara SACCO adopts technology to revamp John K. Munyaka – Central
services, Tabasamu SACCO asset base hits Sh724 million, New Fortis SACCO
members get higher dividends, Narok Golden Chance SACCO continues to Philip Rirei – Rift Valley
grow, Stima SACCO record Sh5.6 billion in turnover and many more.
On a global front, ?nd out how youth are participating in the co-operative GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
movement, get the latest information on SACCO lending for SMEs through a CPA George Ototo, MBS, ICUDE
partnership between KUSCCO and the World Council of Credit Unions and
much more. Catch up with our regular columns: Ask a lawyer and Exhale MANAGEMENT TEAM
through our leisure pages. Kenneth Kimaiyo
Enjoy your reading! James Ole Nkiti
CPA George Owino
Julius Odera
Linda Karimi
Grace Muiruri
Gladys Lusweti
Rose Ngaruiya
Elijah Aloo
Elijah Mulwa

Mercy Njeru, HSC

Corporate A?airs Executive. EDITOR
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