Imarisha Sacco Donates to Kericho and Bomet County Governments

CSR Imarisha Sacco Donates to Kericho and Bomet County Governments, in the Fight Against Covid-19 Pandemic

By June Njoroge

The 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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temperature and to ascertain that everyone is observing social distance and is wearing a mask.

Technology and Innovation. The prestigious Sacco has embraced the era of digital disruption at full tilt, deploying technological solutions in the service delivery to their members, to ensure efficiency and convenience. The Sacco has adopted the latest technology in their operations which comprises of loans processing, biometric systems and digital cyber center.

The Sacco has been leveraging on its online platforms, encouraging members to use cashless transactions, through its E-Channels which are M-Imarisha and Xmobi customer App. Members utilize these platforms to access their accounts at their convenience, applying for digital loans, viewing statements, balance requests, ATM withdrawals, deposits, cash transfers and other online banking services.

Embracing the Big 4 Agenda on the Provision of Affordable Housing Pillar. In the recently held virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), by the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) Imarisha Sacco was recognized as one of the key shareholders, in the implementation of the Presidents’ Big 4 agenda under the Affordable Housing Pillar. The distinguished Sacco qualified among the top co-operatives, selected by the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company, in an initiative of the World Bank and the National Treasury to support the affordable housing agenda by providing secure, long-term funding to the mortgage lenders, consequently increasing the availability and affordability of mortgage loans to Kenyans.

Products. The acclaimed Sacco boasts of an array of products to cater for its diverse membership comprising of different age and gender demographics. For instance, the FOSA Senior Citizen Account (FSCA) is tailored to benefit members. It is a savings product that assists to cushion members once they exit active service as they await pensions and gratuity.

The Sacco also has Medical Welfare Fund initiative, dubbed as Pongea welfare that is aimed at securing the health of its members. Micro credit loans are also availed to SMEs to boost their businesses and Chama accounts.

With a strong asset base of over 12.9 billion and a membership of over 100,000, Imarisha Sacco is setting pace for other co-operators in the industry.

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1) Imarisha Sacco CEO, Mr. Mathew Rotich handing over the face masks donation to County Government of Bomet.

2) Deputy Governor Ms Susan Kikwai receiving donations from Imarisha Sacco Chairman, Mr. Mathew Ruto.

3) Imarisha Sacco Chairman, Mr Mathew Ruto handing over the face masks donations to Bomet County Government.

4) Imarisha Sacco Chairman, Mr. Mathew Ruto addressing the press during the handing over of face masks donations to County Government of Bomet.

5) Imarisha Sacco Officials set to present donations to Kericho County Government.

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