Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Kenya has officially launched the Sacco IT Professionals Association (SITPA), a new initiative aimed at strengthening the digital capabilities of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The launch took place on July 9, 2025, at the Mwalimu National DT SACCO Building in Nairobi. SITPA brings together IT professionals working in SACCOs across the country. Its goal…
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Cooperatives in the County for fast tracking economic growth and supporting livelihoods. Speaking during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations Governor Kahiga said the cooperatives are supporting more than half a million members. “The increase of cooperatives is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people and…
Trans Nzoia County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Phanice Khatundi has urged agricultural cooperatives across the country to unite in ensuring food security and farmer support. The CECM who was speaking during 2025 International Day of Cooperatives (Ushirika Day) in Kitale said such alliances are critical in achieving long-term development goals….
Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Kuscco) will hold Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) SACCO Societies Act Review Workshop from 29h July to 1st August 2025. In a statement, KUSCCO indicated that the workshop will be held in Naivasha town, Nakuru County will be attended by Saccos Chief Executive Officers, committee of experts and…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga officially commissioned Phase I of the Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31. The project, developed by the Local Authorities Pension Fund (LAPFUND), marks a major milestone in the government’s affordable housing programme and the broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Construction of…
Despite rapid advancements in digital banking, Kenya’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) continue to prioritize opening brick-and-mortar branches—especially in rural areas where a significant number of their members, such as peasant farmers, reside. Annual reports for the year ending December 31, 2024 and outlooks for 2025 reveal that several dynamic deposit-taking SACCOs plan to…
Faridi Sacco Vice Chairperson Jeremiah Luttah has called for incorporation of cooperative aspects in school curriculum to boost the saving culture among the young generation. Speaking during the Ushirika Day 2025 celebration at the Busia ATC ground, an event attended by various key stakeholders in the cooperative movement in Busia County, Luttah highlighted the need…
Ramifications of a move by Donald Trump’s administration to cut off financial assistance by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to developing countries including Kenya, will begin to be felt in the coming months. To be hit hard are key sectors of the Kenyan Economy, including the Cooperative sector that has in the…
Several women groups in Kangundo Constituency, have received empowerment funds from the national government. The fund was set aside by Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki to help women groups to assist them for starting or expanding their businesses to uplift their financial status. Kangundo MP Fabian Kyule his personal assistant John Kituk who was issuing cheques to women groups…
County Government of Bungoma is banking on cooperatives to catalyze inclusive economic growth and uplift livelihoods, signaling a renewed push to strengthen the cooperative movement across all 45 wards. Speaking during the International Day of Cooperatives held in Lukhokhwe, in Tongaren, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture and cooperatives, Herbert Kibunguchy, reaffirmed the administration’s resolve…
