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  Qwetu Sacco is eying an income of more than Sh600m in the 2024 budget estimates unveiled at the Vacani Resort in Voi. Taking the delegates and board members through the budget estimates Sacco CEO Mr Charles Kaba pointed out that the institution would make profit of about Sh 84 million after expenditure of Sh 516m. He also pointed out that the sacco planned to grow its asset by more than Sh 379m raising the total asset base to Sh4bn in the coming financial year. “All key areas have shown remarkable improvement and we hope our members will be in a position to get quality services from our sacco” he said. It was pomp and colour as the sacco marked its 57th birthday with the launch of a new product Bakisha, which is an account that targets all members who want to make cash deposits and withdrawals at the comfort of their working places , business and homes . For one to qualify for Bakisha, they should have a FOSA account with the sacco, with no deposit fees and free account opening....

    Qwetu Sacco has donated 1,800 tree seedlings to boost environmental and forest conservation efforts in Taita-Taveta County as one of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The seedlings comprise both indigenous and exotic species, the former being the most preferred for soil conservation and the latter for their quick maturity. Speaking at Taita-Taveta University on the sidelines of a two day stakeholders workshop organized by Taita-Taveta Wash &Environment Coordination Forum, Qwetu Sacco CEO Mr Charles Kaba said local communities and stakeholders in conservation should take advantage of the onset of the rainy season to plant as many trees as they can. “The rains being received at the moment are a great blessing for us and we must seize this opportunity and plant as many trees as possible” said Mr Kaba. He pointed out that despite the county having an appreciable forest cover especially on the hilly areas, there was need to plant more trees while regulating...

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