Kenya and Colombia discuss collaboration on Bottom-up Economic Transformation and Coffee Governance
Kenya and Colombia discuss collaboration on Bottom-up Economic Transformation and Coffee Governance

Kenya and Colombia discuss collaboration on Bottom-up Economic Transformation and Coffee Governance

During a high-level G2G visit by Kenya Delegation led by Patrick Kilemi Principal Secretary State Department for Co-operatives representing Hon. Simon Chelugui, EGH Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Co-operatives and Small Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) Development to the Vice President of Colombia Her Excellency Francia Marquez where we discussed on the collaboration between the Kenya Government and Colombia…

CS Chelugui and PS Kilemi tours CENICAFE in Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia.
CS Chelugui and PS Kilemi tours CENICAFE in Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia.

CS Chelugui and PS Kilemi tours CENICAFE in Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia

The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Hon. Simon Chelugui was accompanied by Principal Secretary of State Cooperatives Mr. Patrick Kilemi, Bungoma Governor H.E Kenneth Lusaka, who is also the COG Agriculture Chair and Vice Chair Nyeri Governor H.E Mutahi Kahiga, during a tour to CENICAFE-Central National Research…

CS Hon. Simon Chelugui and PS Patrick Kilemi High-level Coffee exposure visit to Colombia

Principal secretary Patrick Kilemi attended a high-level coffee exposure visit in Colombia led by Hon. Simon Chelugui, Cabinet Secretary, Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development. Also attending are Nyeri Governor H.E Mutahi Kahiga, Bungoma Governor H.E Kenneth Makelo Lusaka, NKPCU CEO Michael Mirugi Timothy, Cooperative Bank Director SME Vincent Marangu among other senior…

Chai Sacco 50th Anniversary and ISO 9001-2015 certification Ceremony at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi
Chai Sacco 50th Anniversary and ISO 9001-2015 certification Ceremony at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi

Chai Sacco 50th Anniversary and ISO 9001-2015 certification Ceremony at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi

The Kenyan Government recognizes the cooperative sector as a critical player in pursuit of Kenya’s national, social, and economic objectives for rapid economic growth, and equitable and sustainable development. Chai Sacco has endured the test of time in the ever-changing business and technological landscape since 1973, this can be attributed to good leadership, undeterred resilience,…

State Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi paid a courtesy call to the Busia County Commissioner, Mr Kipchumba Ruto
State Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi paid a courtesy call to the Busia County Commissioner, Mr Kipchumba Ruto

State Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi paid a courtesy call to the Busia County Commissioner, Mr Kipchumba Ruto

Today, State Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi paid a courtesy call to the Busia County Commissioner, Mr Kipchumba Ruto. Through the provincial administration, in collaboration with the county government, they will mobilize and provide public awareness to the cotton farmers to aggregate them into cooperatives. Later on, PS Cooperatives, together with his Industry counterpart Dr.…

PS Kilemi presided over launch and distribution of BT Cotton Seed at Muluanda, Busia County
PS Kilemi presided over launch and distribution of BT Cotton Seed at Muluanda, Busia County

PS Kilemi presided over launch and distribution of BT Cotton Seed at Muluanda, Busia County

Principal Secretary of State Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi presided over the launch and distribution of BT Cotton Seed at Muluanda, Busia County. Present during the event was PS for the State Department of Industry, Dr. Juma Mukhwana, and AFA DG Beatrice Nyamwamu, among other dignitaries. The provision of BT cotton seeds to farmers is part of…

Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Kilemi visited Chicken Basket Limited in Kisumu
Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Kilemi visited Chicken Basket Limited in Kisumu

Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Kilemi visited Chicken Basket Limited in Kisumu

State Cooperatives Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Kilemi visited Chicken Basket Limited in Kisumu. The PS appreciated the good job the youth-led organization is doing in the poultry value chain in western Kenya through its end-to-end business model. “The wonderful job they are doing with the youth and women from vulnerable communities and the innovative products…

Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Kilemi Attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Centenary Sacco at Gitoro Pastoral Grounds,Meru County

State Department for Co-operatives Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Kilemi attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Centenary Sacco at Gitoro Pastoral Grounds, Meru County. Diocese of Meru Sacco was formed on 18th March 2003. In the year 2009, the Diocese of Meru Sacco was rebranded to Centenary Sacco Society and was licensed as a Deposit-taking…