The SACCO Sector Conference 2025 will be held in Kisumu from 20th to 22nd Aug 2025 Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has announced.
The conference is organized by ICPAK under the theme “Strengthening SACCO Governance and Leadership for Sustainable Growth.”
It will bring together the Sacco industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the key trends shaping the SACCO sector.
The Conference will present a significant opportunity for all stakeholders involved to reflect on the challenges facing the sector while exploring opportunities for innovation and growth.
“By fostering a collaborative environment, the conference aims to build the capacity of SACCO leaders and members to navigate the changing financial landscape and ensure the continued success and relevance of SACCOs,” ICPAK stated in a statement.
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Among topics to be covered in the conference include; SACCO Compliance Framework: Understanding the legal and regulatory framework governing SACCOs in Kenya.
Detailed understanding of SASRA’s role, mandate, and its impact on SACCOs. Key Reports from SASRA: Insights from SASSRA reports on SACCO performance, challenges, and compliance trends.
Feedback from the FiRe Award: Lessons learned from the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award and their implications for SACCOs.
Insights from the Central Bank of Kenya: Analyzing the role of the CBK in SACCO regulation and support.
Financial Reporting Standards for SACCOs: Navigating IFRS and other relevant reporting standards-IFRS 9-Financial Instruments:
Governance in SACCOs: Enhancing governance practices to ensure sustainability and compliance.
Non-Compliance with Society Act, Cooperative Act Challenges: Addressing key reasons for non-compliance and strategies for improvement.
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Risk Management in SACCOs: Identifying and mitigating risks in SACCO operations.
Anti-Money Laundering: Requirements for Accounting Professionals in SACCO Sector and also Data Protection and Privacy Implications to Professionals and Way within the SACCO sector.
The conference is targeted at a wide range of professionals and organizations in the SACCO sector, including: SACCO managers, board members, and staff financial regulators (e.g., Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA)) Policy makers in the financial services sector.
SACCO members and their representatives, Development partners, NGOs, and donor organizations involved in financial inclusion, Researchers and academia focusing on cooperative finance and also Technology and financial service providers offering digital solutions for SACCOs
By Obegi Malack
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