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Basket of changes presents do-or-die moment for Kenya’s co-operative sector

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 202608 mins

Kenya’s co-operative sector, which is holding over Ksh1.3 trillion in deposits, is facing a do-or-die moment as a basket of proposed changes sets the stage for one of the single-largest overhauls in the sector’s history. The sweeping reforms, through the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the report from the committee of experts hired by…

State allays fears over proposed small SACCOs mergers, says members’ savings won’t be undermined

Sacco ReviewJanuary 21, 202604 mins

The government has sought to allay fears among low-income and small cooperative societies, assuring them that proposed mergers with larger Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) will not threaten their stability or members’ savings. Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi said the reforms are intended to stabilise the SACCO sector, improve governance and enhance performance through…

More than 18 million Kenyans have not joined cooperatives

Sacco ReviewJuly 4, 2024July 4, 202403 mins

The government is now aiming to have Kenyans embrace saving culture for betterment of their financial well-being. Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi says more than 18 million Kenyans are not in cooperatives and the government is pushing to have them save the little they make through cooperatives. The PS says they are encouraging Kenyans to…