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CAK reassures public over false infrastructure funding reports

Sacco ReviewJuly 10, 202604 mins

CAK dismisses claims that the government plans to use Sacco savings to fund infrastructure projects. Cooperative apex body says the proposed Sacco law contains no provisions allowing members’ funds to be diverted to the National Infrastructure Fund. The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has refuted claims that the government plans to raid Sacco funds to…

Cooperative leaders warn of looming leadership crisis as kenyan youth shun SACCOs

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 202605 mins

The absence of young people in SACCOs means many are missing out on the chance to learn financial discipline, savings culture and investment principles that have sustained the sector for decades. The widening age gap in leadership and participation raises uncertainty over succession. Kenya’s cooperative movement is staring at a leadership vacuum in the next…

Members challenged to strengthen Co-op sector oversight through AGMs

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202604 mins

CAK CEO Daniel Marube has urged cooperative members to actively attend Annual General Meetings (AGMs) to elect leaders of integrity, strengthen governance, and safeguard the cooperative movement’s role in peace, savings culture, youth empowerment, and sustainable development Kenya’s cooperative movement is challenging members to take charge of their institutions by actively participating in Annual General…

Cooperative leaders calls for unity as the country heads towards the 2027 general election

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 2026July 2, 202604 mins

Kenya’s cooperative leaders have urged citizens to embrace peaceful coexistence and good governance, as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking ahead of the national Ushirika Day celebrations set for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Daniel Marube Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK), said this year’s…

Co-operative leaders chart new governance agenda at Mombasa meeting

Sacco ReviewJune 6, 202603 mins

The Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has concluded a high‑level meeting of chairpersons and vice‑chairpersons of co-operatives and SACCOs in Mombasa, setting a new agenda for governance, unity and sector transformation. The gathering brought together leaders from across the country to deliberate on strengthening accountability and aligning operations with emerging regulatory frameworks, including the New…

Marube warns against rushed reforms in cooperatives, calls for more public participation

Sacco ReviewMay 17, 2026May 17, 202604 mins

Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chief Executive Officer Daniel Marube has cautioned the government against rushing reforms in the cooperative sector, warning that hurried implementation of the proposed delegate system could undermine governance and erode member confidence. He called for more time to allow public participation and member education, particularly in rural and agricultural cooperatives….

Co-op sector pushes for deposit guarantee fund and central liquidity to safeguard members’ savings

Sacco ReviewApril 24, 202604 mins

Cooperative Societies of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Daniel Marube has called for stronger safeguards to protect members’ savings, including the establishment of a deposit guarantee fund and enhanced regulatory powers for the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA). Speaking during the inaugural Regulatory Policy and Legal Roundtables for Specified Non‑Withdrawable Deposit‑Taking Saccos in Nakuru County, Marube…

State told to expedite formulation of national co-op policy

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 2019October 24, 201903 mins

By Collins Akong’o The Cooperatives Alliance of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Daniel Marube has called on the government to speed up ratification of the national policy on cooperative development. Speaking in Mombasa during Ushirika Day celebration, Marube said a standardized national policy on activities of cooperative societies will spur growth across the 47 counties. He…

Members to have say on co-op leaders’ tenure

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 2019May 22, 201902 mins

By Rosemil Oduor Members of the co-operative societies will now have the responsibility of determining how long their leaders hold positions, acting Commissioner for Cooperatives Didacus Ityeng’ has said. He said with the introduction of a new draft co-operative policy, co-operatives will have more self-regulation. The new policy will only allow for government interference in…