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ACCOSCA graduates co-op professionals from 12 countries

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202602 mins

Nearly 50 cooperative finance professionals from 12 countries have graduated from ACCOSCA’s ADE Programme. The seven day training focused on stronger Sacco leadership, governance and financial inclusion. Applications for the 2027 ADE classes open on September 1, 2026. Nearly 50 cooperative finance professionals from 12 countries have completed the African Development Educators (ADE) Programme in…

ACCOSCA champions Africa’s cooperative voice in Fiji

Sacco ReviewAugust 21, 202603 mins

ACCOSCA takes Africa’s cooperative finance experience to a major global dialogue in Fiji. The engagement highlights how cooperative finance can drive inclusive economic participation. African and Pacific stakeholders explore stronger collaboration to advance the cooperative movement. The African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has taken Africa’s cooperative finance experience to a high-level…

Kenya grants ACCOSCA diplomatic status in landmark deal

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202603 mins

Kenya has granted ACCOSCA diplomatic status through a new Host Country Agreement. The agreement was signed by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and ACCOSCA Head of Mission George Ombado. The status is expected to strengthen ACCOSCA’s operations and its role in promoting the Sacco movement across Africa. The Government of Kenya has signed a Host…

ACCOSCA leads job shadowing for Botswana Sacco delegation

Sacco ReviewAugust 10, 202604 mins

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…

Pamoja Canada Diaspora Sacco launches Sharia-compliant loans

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 202605 mins

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….

Ombado re-elected ACCOSCA Executive Director for second term

Sacco ReviewAugust 6, 2026August 6, 202604 mins

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…

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Kigali to host 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair this October

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202607 mins

Kigali will host the 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair from October 30 to November 8, 2026. The event will focus on leather and horticulture while promoting regional trade, investment and jobs. The EAC Quality Awards 2026 will be held alongside the trade fair. The East African Community (EAC) will hold its 26th Micro, Small and…

ACCOSCA opens 2026 SACCA congress registration

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 2026July 16, 202604 mins

Registration for the 2026 SACCA Congress in Dar es Salaam is now open, with early bird rates available until August 17, 2026. Kenya is expected to send one of the largest delegations, backed by its strong ties with ACCOSCA and growing role in Africa’s cooperative movement. Registration has opened for the 26th Savings and Credit…