Qwetu in grand plan to raise membership to over 100,000
Qwetu Sacco has embarked on an ambitious plan to raise its membership to more than 100,000. Currently the Sacco has a membership of 52,000 members and the number continues to grow steadily, making it the Sacco of choice for investors in Taita-Taveta County and the Coast region as a whole. Dubbed “1+1” the membership drive encourages each member to rope in at least one other member, which would double the current number. Addressing members during this years sacco education day at Dan Mwazo Hall in Voi town, Qwetu vice chairman Simon Mbashu who represented chairman Alfred Mlolwa said the only way the Sacco could have a firm financial base is by getting more members. “The Sacco model is basically a business model and we cannot afford to be selfish. We must recruit more members if our Sacco is to continue growing” said Mbashu. He pointed out that the sacco membership has been growing gradually after it opened its doors to non teaching members including business people, those f...