{"id":13164,"date":"2025-07-05T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=13164"},"modified":"2025-07-08T10:44:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:44:18","slug":"governor-bii-backs-cooperatives-for-growth-as-uasin-gishu-marks-103rd-international-cooperatives-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/governor-bii-backs-cooperatives-for-growth-as-uasin-gishu-marks-103rd-international-cooperatives-day","title":{"rendered":"GOVERNOR BII BACKS COOPERATIVES FOR GROWTH AS UASIN GISHU MARKS 103RD INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVES DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The County Government of Uasin Gishu has pledged continued support to cooperative societies, promising increased funding, capacity-building initiatives, and a stronger push for value addition.
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\u200eSpeaking during the 103rd International Cooperatives Day celebrations held on Saturday, Deputy Governor H.E. Evans Kapkea, on behalf of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii highlighted the county\u2019s commitment to growing the cooperative movement under the global theme \u201cCooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.\u201d
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\u200eKapkea announced plans to double the County Enterprise Development Fund (CEDF) loan ceiling from KSh 5 million to KSh 10 million, urging beneficiaries to prioritize loan repayment to ensure revolving access to others.
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\u200e\u201cWe are mobilizing all farmers to join cooperatives because these are the vehicles through which we can achieve economic transformation,\u201d he said.
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\u200eAccording to Kapkea, the county has registered 69 new cooperatives, revived 32 dormant ones, and trained over 12,000 cooperative leaders and 40,000 members in recent months.
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\u200eOn value addition, the Deputy Governor pointed to the ongoing construction of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) as a game-changer, aimed at supporting cooperative-led industrialization. He also noted the recent distribution of one million coffee seedlings as part of a diversification and agro-industrial take-off strategy.
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\u200eCounty Assembly Committee Chair for Cooperatives and Enterprises, Hon. Hillary Kipchumba challenged members to use the occasion to reflect and network on areas of improvement. He emphasized the importance of youth inclusion, particularly in technology adoption and leadership succession.
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\u200e \u201cWe have eight cooperative unions. Let\u2019s make use of them to grow our local economy. Youth involvement is critical for innovation and sustainability,\u201d said Kipchumba.
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\u200eCooperatives Chief Officer Ruth Samoei called on societies to take the lead in developing sector-specific solutions, saying cooperatives are best placed to identify grassroots challenges and drive localized impact.
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\u200eUasin Gishu currently has over 145,000 registered cooperative members, more than 800 primary cooperatives, and eight unions\u2014the most recent being the coffee growers’ union.
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\u200ePresent at the event were Sergoit MCA Hon. David Keitany, Director of Cooperatives Drucilla Cherogony, Cooperative Audit Director Samuel Wambugu, Director of Trade Dr. Shadrack Morogo and Irene Malel of the Administration and Trade Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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