SACCO leaders during a meeting.
SACCO leaders during a meeting. Photo Courtesy

KUSCCO to host 8th Eastern regional bloc SACCO stakeholders’ forum in Mombasa

Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) in collaboration with African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA), is set to host the 8th Eastern Regional Bloc Forum, a key event for SACCO stakeholders in the region. The forum, which is scheduled to take place from April 15th to 17th, 2026, at the…

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ACCOSCA with other cooperative leaders duringa visit to the Redwood Credit Union in California, USA./Photo Courtesy

ACCOSCA leads African delegation on learning visit to Redwood Credit Union to strengthen credit union movement

The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has embarked on a transformative learning visit to the Redwood Credit Union in California, USA, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize Africa’s credit union movement. The high-level delegation comprises eminent cooperative leaders from across Africa and senior government officials, led by…

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1 / 1 – World Council of Credit Unions, led by President & CEO Paul Treinen and other cooperative leaders led by CS Wycliffe Oparanya./ Photo Courtesy

International Credit Union Day celebrated around the world

Credit unions around the world, including in Kenya, have joined in celebrating the 77th International Credit Union (ICU) Day, marked annually on the third Thursday of October. This year’s theme, “Cooperation for a Prosperous World,” echoes the United Nations’ 2025 declaration of the International Year of Cooperatives, which carries the broader theme “Cooperatives Build a…

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Amb. Emmanuel O. Darko, ACCOSCA Goodwill at the center receiving award/photo courtesy

Cooperative Movement in Africa honored at 2025 World Credit Union Conference

The Cooperative Movement in Africa has been honored at the 2025 World Credit Union Conference where different officials were awarded. Amb. Emmanuel O. Darko, ACCOSCA Goodwill Ambassador and Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association, awarded with the Prestigious 2025 Distinguished Service Award – the highest cooperative honor bestowed by World…

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Cooperators from eight countries in Africa benefit form financial training by ACCOSCA

Cooperators from eight countries in Africa and beyond have benefitted from the impactful Financial Coaching Certification Class of May 2025 organized by The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA). The ACCOSCA Academy Center of Excellence addressed psychological aspects of financial management, helping members understand and change their financial behaviors as a key…

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Cooperative business leaders at the 2nd International CEOs’ Credit Union Summit in Africa conveyed by ACCOSCA, ACDF. Photo Courtesy

ACCOSCA, ACDF convene 2nd International CEOs’ Credit Union Summit in Africa

African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) in close collaboration with the Africa Co-operative Development Foundation (ACDF) held 2nd International CEOs’ Credit Union Summit in Africa. The selected global Cooperative business leaders convened in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia to unpack strategies to foster the growth and development of SACCOs in Africa. The leaders…

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SACCA congress delegates to plant 15,000 trees in Kenya to boost forest coverage

In an effort to practically join the Government of Kenya in fulfilling its obligation of advocating for trees planting in the Country, SACCA Congress delegates will plant 15,000 trees within Education institutions in Gilgil sub county, Nakuru , Friday this morning. The African Confederation of Cooperative Saving and Credit Association Executive Director George Ombando said…

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Goeoge Ombado , Executive Director ACCOSCA

ACCOSCA: Cooperatives Bill 2024 will change the sector positively

African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) Executive Director George Ombado has said that the Cooperatives Bill 2024 which is currently before senate will be the game changer in the country. Ombado who was speaking during a media interview said if the bill passes other countries will also be able to follow the…

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Cooperatives Bill 2024 will be the game changer in the cooperative Sector, ACCOSCA Director says

African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) Executive Director George Ombado has said The Cooperatives Bill 2024 which is currently before senate will be the game changer in the country. Ombado who was speaking during a media interview said if the bill passes other countries will also be able to follow the same…

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PS Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi and ACCOSCA Executive Director George Ombado chairing the 2024 SACCA Congress Working Group. Photo Courtesy

2024 SACCA Congress registration ends this Month

All cooperators attending the 2024 Savings and Credit Cooperatives Associations (SACCA) Congress are now required to register by September 30, 2024. This was revealed during the 7th session of the 2024 SACCA Congress Working Group held on September 17, 2024 at the African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) Academy in Nairobi Kenya…

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