Cooperatives become a state ministry and a rural finance pillar
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- History of the Ministry of Co-operatives and Cooperative Legislation in Kenya whole source
Official ministry history says cooperatives attained full ministerial status in 1974 and became a pillar of agriculture, savings and rural livelihoods.
- Co-operative Societies Act whole source
Current cooperative law shows why the structure still matters: registered societies exist to promote member welfare and economic interests and can hold immovable property.