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Imarisha Sacco Donates to Kericho and Bomet County Governments, in the Fight Against Covid-19 Pandemic By June Njoroge
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he giant Imarisha Sacco Society Ltd, has made a donation of high quality face masks to Kericho and Bomet County Governments, to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The masks will go a long way in ensuring the safety of both the vulnerable and needy County residents and health workers, in mitigating effects and flattening the curve. The donation was presented by the Sacco Chairman, Mr. Mathew Ruto, accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mathew Rotich, Vice Chairman David Langat, the treasurer Mr. Charles Sigey and the secretary Mr. Kiplangat Koech. On one hand to receive the donations, was the Deputy Governor Susan Kikwai and health CECM Dr. Shadrack Mutai. The Deputy Governor lauded Imarisha Sacco for being part of the fight, against the Covid-19 pandemic, by lending a hand to the vulnerable in the society. “Imarisha Sacco wants to be assured of the safety of all locals,
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The prestigious Sacco has embraced the era of digital disruption at full tilt, deploying technological solutions in the service delivery to their members since they are either our loyal or potential customers.’’ Mr. Ruto noted. Dr. Mutai urged residents to avoid stigmatization of Covid 19 patients and their relatives, stating that the disease was manageable, just like any other ailment. He urged members of the community to give moral support to those in isolation facilities by sending encouraging messages and communicating with them positively.
He also commended the County Government of Kericho, led by the Governor Prof. Paul Chepkwony for their efforts in uplifting the health sector which earned them great praise, from the cabinet Secretary for Health Mr. Mutahi Kagwe during his recent tour of health facilities in the county. The Sacco has also been encouraging members to utilize cashless transactions, by embracing the use of its e channels; that is mobile banking and Xmobi (mobile App) to enhance convenience in accessing and transacting their accounts. To this end, the Sacco has also established a wellequipped Call Center to minimize traffic at the offices, whilst still operating on lean staff due to the surge of the Covid-19 cases. The Sacco has also been conducting fumigation exercises at their offices to ensure the safety of their staff. Soap dispensers and water are at the entrance of all their branches; and hand sanitizers are strategically placed at their ATMs and banking halls. Additionally, the Sacco has installed check points at the entrance to all their offices to check customer
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SACCO TIMES | OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2020
