How digitization is changing the financial landscape of Saccos

In recent years, Kenya’s Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Saccos) have undergone a revolutionary transformation, thanks to the advent of internet banking. This technological leap has not only modernized financial services but has also brought about a myriad of benefits for Saccos. Traditionally, Sacco members had to navigate long queues within limited operating hours to access…

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Surestep Systems Ltd defends itself against fraud at Njiwa Sacco

Surestep Systems and Solutions Ltd has addressed the ongoing Njiwa Sacco fraud case. Through a press release dated September 23, 2023, the company stated that it believes it is essential to clarify that the matter dates back to 2018 and is not a recent occurrence.  Since the inception of this case, Surestep has been unwavering…

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SASRA: Saccos have embraced ICT in service delivery

The recently released data by SASRA has revealed that most Saccos adopted the use of ICT in offering financial services to their members. The data revealed that the technological channels used include Sacco agencies, ATMs or mobile money transfer. According to SASRA, the new norm is replacing the clamour for brick and-mortar physical branches which…

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Obonyo raises alarm over increased cybersecurity attacks in Saccos

Commissioner for Cooperatives David Obonyo has raised concern over the threats posed by cyber-related crimes in Sacco operations. Obonyo lamented that criminal activities that target users through computers and phones have been on the increase in the Saccos. “This challenge is more prominent in Saccos that are financially struggling and those that are suffering from…

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CA raises alarm over increased cybersecurity attacks

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has raised concern over the high number of cyber security attacks, which rose from 7.7 million in 2018 to 444 million in 2023. Speaking in Kisumu during the awards ceremony of the Kisumu edition of the Authority’s cyber security bootcamp and hackathon series 2023, Internal Audit Director Rosalid Muriithi…

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Saccos invest more on cybersecurity,  says new report

By Roy Hezron  Savings and Credit Co-operatives (Saccos) in the country are increasingly investing more resources in technology and security in efforts to protect members’ funds from cyber criminals, a recent survey report has shown. According to Serianu Ltd, a business consulting firm, the percentage of Saccos that have a cybersecurity strategy improved by 44.7…

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