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ACCOSCA organised a two week job shadowing programme for a Botswana Sacco delegation across Kenya and Malawi. The programme focused on governance, digital transformation, member service, growth and strategic partnerships. Dikwata Sacco visited Kenya National Police DT Sacco, Mwalimu National Sacco and United Civil Servants Sacco to learn from their operations and growth models. A…
Ports Sacco financing has supported the upgrade of Isegeretoto Hospital in Teso North, Busia County, improving access to healthcare services. The project highlights how affordable Sacco credit can support community infrastructure and long term social development. Ports Sacco said its loans and development financing enable members to invest in projects that deliver lasting economic and…
KUSCCO and SITPA will host the inaugural Sacco ICT Summit 2026 in Mombasa from August 24 to 28. The summit will focus on digital transformation, ICT governance, cybersecurity and technology procurement in the Sacco sector. Participants will develop standards for vendor vetting, ICT talent recruitment and protection of Sacco member data. The Kenya Union of…
Ukristo na Ufanisi DT Sacco has opened eight positions, six direct sales representatives and two call centre agents. Applications should be submitted by August 17, 2026, with candidates required to send their CVs and application letters via email. The Sacco serves more than 32,000 members, has an asset base of Ksh2.2 billion and continues to…
IG Sacco assets rose 12% to Ksh16.4 billion, earning it three national Ushirika Day Awards. Loans grew 14.8% to Ksh14.1 billion, while membership increased to 29,430. The Sacco maintained zero external borrowing and a 3.1% non-performing loan ratio. Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco Society Limited’s total assets have grown to Ksh16.404 billion, up from Ksh14.644…
Boresha DT Sacco Society Ltd has financed electric motorbikes for milk delivery riders at Sabatia Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS), boosting green transport in the dairy value chain. The financing allows riders to swap fuel powered motorbikes for electric ones, cutting emissions while speeding up milk collection from farms to collection centres. The move aligns with…
Pamoja Canada Diaspora Sacco launched Sharia compliant Emergency, Education and Asset Finance loans for Kenyans in Canada. The products aim to give Muslim members faith compliant access to savings, investment and financing while promoting financial inclusion. Kenya’s Acting High Commissioner to Canada welcomed the initiative, saying it will strengthen savings, wealth creation and diaspora investment….
George Ombado has been re-elected ACCOSCA Executive Director for a second three year term. CAK said the re election reflects confidence in his leadership of Africa’s cooperative sector. Ombado will continue leading efforts to expand financial inclusion through Saccos across Africa. George Ombado has been re-elected Executive Director of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings…
Meru clergy launched Maendeleo Ya Jamii Sacco to support small traders, farmers and low income earners with affordable loans and savings. Members pay Ksh500 to register, buy shares from Ksh1,000 and can access loans from Ksh2,000. Leaders urged residents to save, invest and join the Sacco to grow their businesses. Residents of Ruiri-Rwarera ward in…
SASRA has opened applications for external auditors to audit regulated Saccos in 2027. Applications close on November 30, 2026, with the approved list due on January 15, 2027. Members should ensure their Sacco uses a SASRA listed auditor. The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has invited qualified external auditors and audit firms to apply for…
