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Liquidation: The silent destroyer of Cooperative dreams

Sacco ReviewMarch 30, 202606 mins

For many Kenyans, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, cooperative societies are more than just financial institutions—they are lifelines. They represent hope, collective strength, and a pathway to economic empowerment. Yet, when liquidation strikes, it often leaves behind a trail of broken dreams, financial loss, and shattered trust. Liquidation, the formal process of closing an…

SACCO Sub-Sector: Achievements, lost chances, challenges and 2026 outlook

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2026013 mins

As the new year begins, this publication takes stock of achievements by Kenya’s vibrant Sacco Sub sector, some of the missed opportunities and what lies ahead. While financial cooperatives are still locked out of the National Payments System and lack an inter-lending facility, they have been able to ride on technology and other delivery channels…

CS Cooperatives Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya in meeting with officials from the World Bank Group at the Delta Centre in Nairobi last year.

Oparanya meets World Bank Officials to advance reforms in Kenya’s Cooperative Sector

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 202502 mins

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, on Monday held a high-level meeting with officials from the World Bank Group at the Delta Centre in Nairobi. The engagement brought together key development partners to assess ongoing reforms and map out strategies aimed at transforming Kenya’s cooperative sector…

David Mategwa: The man whose leadership has transformed Kenya National Police Sacco

Sacco ReviewNovember 6, 2025November 7, 2025034 mins

David Mategwa, OGW, HSC, DSA, ICUDE, the National Chairman of the Kenya National Police DT SACCO, is a household name in Kenya’s Co-operative Movement, and more so in the world of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs). To many, his name represents resilience, discipline, and the power of visionary leadership. To the SACCO community, he embodies…

Limuru Dairy Farmers Cooperative posts good financial performance

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 2024November 4, 202407 mins

The commissioning of the Extended Shelf Life (ESL) processing plant by Limuru Dairy Farmers Cooperative has led to the society posting good financial performance this year reflecting significant growth and solid management. According to George Njuguna, chairman of the board of the society speaking during the 60th annual general meeting held at the milk processing plant in…

Lamu County welcomes six new cooperative societies to boost economic development

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 202404 mins

Some six cooperative societies have been registered in Lamu County by the Cooperative Development Ministry, Sacco Review has reliably established. Speaking to Sacco Review from Lamu town recently, Lamu County Cooperative Director, Mr. Paul Thauri revealed that the county is currently in the process of registering more Cooperative societies to enable county residents to join…

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

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202403 mins

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…

As a Sacco member, are you aware of your obligations?

Sacco ReviewAugust 16, 2024August 16, 202408 mins

The growth of the Sacco sector in Kenya has shown how important they are in providing affordable financial services. They have enabled easier access to savings and credit for the middle and low-income segment for both household and enterprise development thus impacting the economic growth in both urban and rural areas. Many a time we…

Embrace technology to increase visibility, Chelugui advises Saccos

Sacco ReviewFebruary 27, 2024February 28, 202405 mins

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country have been challenged to embrace innovation and technology. The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Macro Small and Medium Development Simon Chelugui noted that doing so will help Saccos to increase their accessibility and visibility. He was addressing the 9th Annual Sacco Leaders Convention Meeting in Mombasa…

Hazina Sacco members told to focus on affordable loans

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 202402 mins

Commissioner for Co-operative Development David Obonyo has challenged Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (Saccos) members to focus on getting affordable loans from their Saccos rather than high dividends. Speaking during the recently concluded Hazina DT Sacco Annual Delegates Meetings (ADMs) in Nairobi, he asked members to have long term investments through the Saccos, since co-operative…