Staffers of a Sacco in Embu and Kirinyaga County display their marketing materials during a
recent Ushirika International Day. PHOTO| Robert Nyagah
Saccos help rural Kenyans fight poverty, study finds
Rural Saccos are helping low-income Kenyans embrace saving and access credit for investment. Financial literacy is encouraging women’s and self-help groups to build savings and creditworthiness. Researchers are calling for stronger policies, digital services and partnerships to expand rural Saccos. Community based Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) have been described as a key foundation…
