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Kenya, Malawi deepen cooperative sector learning exchange

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202603 mins

Kenya and Malawi are sharing lessons on strengthening cooperatives The exchange is exploring ways to improve member participation Both countries are looking at building more sustainable cooperative enterprises Kenya and Malawi are strengthening cooperative sector ties through a learning visit on best practices and shared experience. The engagement follows a visit by a Malawi delegation…

CAK urges Parliament to speed up cooperative bill

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202607 mins

Cooperative Societies Bill nears final parliamentary hurdle after 14 years. Proposed law seeks stronger governance and protection of Sacco members. CAK calls for tax clarity and greater youth participation in cooperatives. Kenya’s cooperative movement is bracing for a new legal framework, with sector leaders saying the long-awaited Cooperative Societies Bill is nearly through its final…

Cooperatives urged to embrace tech, strengthen governance

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202606 mins

Cooperatives urged to embrace technology and strengthen governance. Leaders warned to improve risk management following KUSCCO’s liquidation. Tax gaps, cybersecurity and climate change emerge as key concerns. Cooperative societies have been urged to embrace technology, strengthen governance and continuously improve their skills to remain competitive in a rapidly changing business environment. Institute of Directors Kenya…

Sacco liquidity plans stall as Cooperatives Bill delays persist

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202606 mins

Saccos await legal reforms that could unlock shared liquidity and cheque clearing access. Delays in the Cooperatives Bill are slowing efforts to strengthen governance and competition. Industry leaders say a unified payments and lending platform could boost deposits, loans and membership. Saccos offering Front Office Service Activity (FOSA) are losing ground to rival lenders. Parliament…

Why Kenya’s cooperatives struggle to attract youth

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202606 mins

Youth are turning away from traditional cooperative marketing that fails to match their digital habits. Experts are pushing for cooperative education in schools to build interest and membership from an early age. Ageing leadership, limited digital adoption and control of key economic resources are shutting out younger members. The engagement of youth in cooperatives in…

Oparanya urges Migori coffee farmers to sell locally

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202601 mins

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya has told Migori coffee farmers to stop selling produce across county borders and tap the local market instead for better returns. Oparanya made the call while speaking in Suna West sub-county during an empowerment programme organised for local farmers. He said many Migori growers have been ferrying their coffee to neighbouring…

SACCO Central Kenya urged to strengthen financial resilience

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202607 mins

SCK is being urged to strengthen resilience amid rising competition. Government wants greater innovation and efficiency across Saccos. The push aims to protect members while expanding financial inclusion. SACCO Central Kenya (SCK) has been challenged to strengthen its financial resilience, improve shared services and embrace innovation to remain competitive as Kenya’s cooperative financial sector undergoes…

Kagwe hands Sh30.5m to Kilifi co-ops to boost farmer financing

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202603 mins

Kilifi Saccos receive Ksh30.5 million to expand farmer financing. Government links cooperative funding to new irrigation opportunities. Stronger Saccos are expected to improve market access and farmer incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has handed over Ksh 30.5 million to eight local savings and credit cooperative organisations (Saccos) in Kilifi County…

Sacco CEO urges youth education on cooperatives in schools

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202607 mins

Youth remain largely unaware of Sacco benefits. CEO calls for cooperative education in schools. Digital marketing could attract more young savers. The low adoption of cooperatives as a means of investment and savings among young people in the country has been blamed on stakeholders’ poor marketing and educational programmes in the sector. To change the…

Why Saccos must protect the statutory reserve

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026014 mins

Xavier Lugaga urges members to prioritise long term wealth over short term spending. He says statutory reserves are key to strong and resilient Saccos. Lugaga calls on members to protect cooperative wealth for future generations There is a powerful biblical warning that should resonate deeply with every member of Kenya’s cooperative movement: do not sell…