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ACCOSCA seeks deeper partnerships to strengthen Sacco sector

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202605 mins

ACCOSCA is seeking stronger partnerships to build trust and advance SACCO development across Africa. The organisation says collaboration with regulators, government and media can strengthen cooperative institutions and policy engagement. Stakeholders have called for stronger cross border cooperation as African economies become more interconnected. The African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) is…

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…

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…

Kenya National Police Sacco executive Simon Tanui earns global I-CUDE honour in Sydney

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 2026July 31, 202605 mins

Kenya National Police DT Sacco’s Simon Tanui has earned the global I-CUDE credential, joining just 15 professionals recognised in 2026. The award was presented during the 2026 World Credit Union Conference in Sydney. The recognition highlights Kenya’s growing influence in the global Sacco movement. Simon Kiprotich Tanui, General Manager of Operations and Strategy at Kenya…

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…

ACCOSCA pushes reforms to strengthen Africa’s SACCO sector at Southern Bloc Forum

Sacco ReviewMay 20, 2026May 20, 202603 mins

The African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Africa’s SACCO ecosystem through strategic leadership and reforms, as more than 120 cooperative leaders from the Southern Bloc gathered recently in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 2026 Regional Forum. The forum, hosted by the Malawi Union of Savings and…

Kenyan diaspora remittances mobilized for climate solutions through SACCOs, says WOCCU

Sacco ReviewMay 10, 202605 mins

Nearly $5 billion in annual remittances from Kenyans abroad is being redirected to support climate solutions through a new program that channels diaspora savings into renewable energy, water access, climate‑smart agriculture, and green housing projects. According to the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), the initiative creates a direct pathway for diaspora funds to finance…