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NewFortis Sacco sets delegates election dates, outlines requirements

Sacco ReviewSeptember 7, 202603 mins

NewFortis Sacco sets delegate elections for September 19 to 26 Candidates must meet savings, shares and membership requirements Nomination forms must be returned by September 14 NewFortis Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited will hold delegates elections in all electoral zones between September 19 and 26, 2026, starting at 10.00 a.m. In a notice dated…

Oparanya names eight new members to MSEA board

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 202602 mins

Eight new members appointed to the MSEA board. Their terms begin on September 7, 2026. The appointments are part of a wider government reshuffle. Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has appointed eight new members to the board of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), with their terms taking effect on September…

Ports DT Sacco crowned best cooperative stand at ASK Mombasa show

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202602 mins

Ports DT Sacco wins best cooperative stand at ASK Mombasa Show. Sacco beats other cooperatives to claim top spot. Award highlights its growth, innovation and member service. Ports DT Sacco has emerged winner of the Best Cooperative Movement Stand award at the 2026 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show, marking a milestone in…

Rupsa Sacco seeks business development officer, sets strict deadline

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 2026September 3, 202602 mins

Rupsa Sacco has opened applications for a Business Development Officer position, with the recruitment window closing on September 15, 2026. According to the advertisement, the business development officer will drive the Sacco’s growth through recruitment, mobilisation and market expansion. The Sacco is seeking candidates aged between 25 and 45 years, holding a bachelor’s degree in…

Oparanya leads Shirikiana Sacco drive in Bungoma

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202604 mins

Oparanya leads Shirikiana Sacco sensitisation drive in Bungoma. Sacco targets savings, affordable credit and household financial resilience. Farmers and small businesses are set to benefit from new financial services. Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has led a sensitisation campaign for Shirikiana Sacco in Bungoma County, as part of…

SASRA guides 700 Sacco officers on new supervision system

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202602 mins

SASRA trains over 700 SACCO officers on its new supervision system. The online platform will streamline 2027 licence renewal submissions. DT and NWDT SACCOs face separate deadlines for compliance. The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) held a virtual sensitisation session attended by over 700 participants drawn from regulated Deposit Taking (DT) and Non-Withdrawable Deposit Taking…

Angry KUSCCO members blame Government for lost billions

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202606 mins

KUSCCO members accuse the Government of failing to recover billions in lost funds. An audit found the union insolvent, with liabilities far exceeding its assets. Nearly 300 court cases are piling pressure on KUSCCO as recovery efforts stall. Enraged members of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) have accused the Government of…

KUSCCO staff pin hopes on new federation amid uncertainty

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202605 mins

KUSCCO employees face an uncertain future after liquidation. Years of financial troubles have already cut the workforce sharply. Workers hope a new federation will rebuild trust and stability. The decision to dissolve the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) has also cast a shadow over its employees, many of whom are reportedly distressed…

Mwalimu National Sacco extends Islamic finance to mosque

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 202602 mins

Mwalimu National Sacco has partnered with Pumwani Mosque on Islamic finance. Mosque staff will access Shariah compliant financial services. The deal expands the Sacco’s financial inclusion reach. Mwalimu National Sacco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pumwani Mosque to onboard staff onto Shariah-compliant financial services. Mwalimu National DT Sacco has signed a Memorandum…

Muki Sacco marks Mlolongo branch’s first anniversary

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 202602 mins

Muki Sacco’s Mlolongo Branch has marked its first anniversary, celebrating a year of serving members in the fast-growing area. The milestone highlights the Sacco’s continued expansion as it seeks to bring savings, credit and other financial services closer to members. Since opening its doors, the branch has focused on growing its membership while supporting members…