Membership referral strategies can boost Sacco recruitment
By Mary Wanjiru Ndung’u Savings and Credit Co-operative Society’s (Saccos) membership recruitment is an ongoing process that requires planning and a well thought out strategy. The reasons as to why Saccos need to constantly recruit is so as to grow their membership base, maintain their relevance and strengthen their financial muscle. Recruiting is the lifeblood…
SASRA warns saccos over big rise in bad loans
By Jackson Okoth The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has raised the red flag over an increase in the volume of Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) beyond the prescribed limits. The Authority is also concerned that most DT-Saccos are not retaining sufficient earnings to build capital, proportionately to the growth of their asset bases. “It also shows…
Kiambu rivals Nairobi in DT-Saccos
By Staff Reporter Kiambu County has the highest distribution of Deposit-Taking Saccos headquarters outside the national capital, Nairobi. According to the market regulator, the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) report, the national commercial and administrative capital, Nairobi City County, hosts headquarters of 41 DT-Saccos while Kiambu has 15. The Co-operative Societies Act under which DT-Saccos…
Sacco Boards’ headache over exiting CEOs
By Jackson Okoth A trend is rapidly emerging where DT-Saccos prefer to look inwards when seeking to replace Marketing Managers, Finance Managers, Chief Executive Officers or even Chairpersons to the Boards of Directors. Those Saccos with no suitable replacements from within the society would rather poach these executives from other saccos rather than extend their…
