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Kenya National Police DT SACCO boosts financial literacy through regional member training

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202606 mins

Regional financial literacy seminars empower top savers SACCO expands Corporate Social Initiative projects nationwide Members trained on savings, investments and cooperative growth The Kenya National Police DT SACCO embarked on regional top savers training seminars aimed at empowering its members on matters of financial literacy and economic empowerment and equipping them with valuable knowledge to…

Why Saccos are up against the provisions of the Finance Act, 2026

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 2026010 mins

Finance Act 2026 introduces stricter tax compliance, faster reporting deadlines, and expanded KRA enforcement powers affecting Saccos. Saccos warn the changes could strain liquidity, increase compliance costs, and disrupt lending and member access to savings. KUSCCO is pushing for tax law amendments to protect co operative members and harmonise taxation with the Co operative Societies…

Hazina Sacco assures members their deposits remain safe amid infrastructure fund rumours

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 202605 mins

Hazina Sacco has assured members their deposits remain safe and are protected under the Sacco Societies Act and SASRA regulations. The Sacco dismissed rumours that members’ savings would be used to finance the National Infrastructure Fund, urging members to remain calm. The National Treasury and State Department for Cooperatives have also denied the claims, saying…

Kilifi Governor announces Sh6 million matching grants for 12 Saccos

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 202605 mins

Kilifi County awarded Ksh6 million in matching grants to 12 Saccos under its Shilling kwa Shilling Initiative. Governor Gideon Mung’aro also set aside Ksh15 million this financial year to expand the programme and boost affordable farmer loans. He urged speedy enactment of the Cooperative and Sacco laws to strengthen regulation and support the sector. Governor…

National Assembly dismisses claims new Sacco Bill gives Ruto control over Sacco members’ savings

Sacco ReviewJuly 15, 202604 mins

Parliament says the proposed Sacco Bill does not give President William Ruto control over members’ savings. It also dismissed claims the Bill would create a “Super Sacco”. The Bill seeks to strengthen smaller Saccos and improve regulation. The National Assembly has dismissed reports claiming that the proposed Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, would give President…

Pamela Wanyanja bows out after decades of cooperative service

Sacco ReviewJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202604 mins

Veteran cooperative officer Pamela Wanyanja honoured as she retires after decades of service in Baringo. Wanyanja leaves behind a legacy of helping establish more than 200 cooperative societies through training and community mobilisation. Boresha DT Sacco surpasses Ksh 15 billion in assets and grows membership to 93,000. Pamela Wanyanja, the outgoing Cooperatives Officer for Eldama…

Tower SACCO’s golden jubilee crowns five decades of explosive growth

Sacco ReviewJuly 15, 202608 mins

Tower SACCO marks 50 years with assets growing to Ksh34.56 billion and membership surpassing 247,800. Sacco paid Ksh2.88 billion to members after posting Ksh1.29 billion surplus before tax. Expansion drive sees 31 branches, new digital services and plans to grow assets to Ksh80 billion by 2030. Tower SACCO Society Limited arrived at this year’s Ushirika…

Saccos clarify Ksh1.2 trillion assets are largely tied up in member loans

Sacco ReviewJuly 15, 202604 mins

Ksh950 billion of Sacco assets already lent to members Saccos say Ksh1.2 trillion assets are not idle cash Sector clarifies loans account for nearly 80 per cent of Sacco assets Kenya’s Sacco sector has clarified that its Ksh1.2 trillion asset base does not represent cash held in bank accounts, noting that nearly 80 per cent…

Chairman of the Kisumu County Ushirika Council addressing stakeholders. Photo: Courtesy

SACCO leaders urged to embrace transparency and youth inclusion

Sacco ReviewJuly 14, 202604 mins

SACCO leaders have been urged to uphold transparency and accountability to strengthen member trust and growth. Youth have been encouraged to join Saccos, while leaders were warned against corruption. Kisumu County is developing a new cooperative policy to boost the sector’s competitiveness. Sacco leaders have been urged to be transparent and accountable since building trust…

Resilient growth of Mentor Sacco, from humble beginning to Tier 1 Sacco

Sacco ReviewJuly 14, 202608 mins

Mentor Sacco has grown into a Tier 1 Sacco with over Ksh18.47 billion in assets. Members earned a 15% dividend and 12.5% interest on deposits in 2025. The Sacco is expanding through digital services, new products and membership growth As Kenya joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for Co-operatives on…