Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Yetu DT Sacco marks 35 years of growth alongside its members and partners The anniversary reflects on milestones that have shaped the Sacco since its founding Yetu DT Sacco begins its 36th year with focus on the next chapter of growth Yetu DT Sacco has turned 35, marking more than three decades of growth built…
ACCOSCA seeks stronger cooperative partnerships with Botswana Botswana officials held talks with ACCOSCA leaders in Nairobi The engagement targets financial inclusion and sustainable cooperative growth The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) is seeking to deepen its partnership with Botswana as part of efforts to strengthen cooperative development and financial inclusion across…
Tai DT Sacco mourns the loss of its Supervisory Committee chairman His service spanned teaching, cooperative leadership and housing initiatives Colleagues, leaders and community members gathered to honour his legacy Tai DT Sacco is mourning Francis Gitau Michino, its Supervisory Committee chairman, who was laid to rest on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was buried…
Kenya National Police DT Sacco hosted a Gambian delegation for a knowledge sharing visit. The delegation exchanged insights on Sacco operations and cooperative development. The engagement seeks to strengthen cooperation and financial services across Africa Kenya National Police DT SACCO hosted a delegation from The Gambia for a Learn and Share engagement aimed at exchanging…
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…
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…
Ports Sacco opens Malaba branch to expand financial services and promote a savings culture in Busia County. Branch attracts 800 members shortly after launch, with leaders targeting 5,000 as cooperative savings gain traction. Sacco surpasses Ksh12bn in assets and offers loans, competitive dividends and insurance to support members’ financial growth Teso North Member of Parliament…
Malindi Handcraft Cooperative Society’s turnover nearly doubled to Ksh 44.99 million in 2025 from Ksh 24.52 million in 2024. The society, founded in 1986 by 30 members, reported higher assets and share capital, and plans to recruit more members to strengthen its capital base. Chairman Cosmas Kyalo cited poor marketing during low tourist seasons and…
Ports DT Sacco grew total assets by 17.5 per cent to Ksh12.4 billion in 2025. Active membership increased by 26.6 per cent, driven by recruitment and retention efforts. Members received a 20 per cent dividend on share capital and 12.5 per cent interest on deposits. There is a certain poetry in the fact that Ports…
Kenya’s cooperative movement is widely celebrated as one of Africa’s greatest development success stories. Cooperative societies have transformed livelihoods through savings and credit, agricultural marketing, housing, transport, dairy, fisheries and manufacturing. Yet beneath these achievements lies a challenge that receives little public attention but has profound consequences for millions of members: silo competition, where officers…
