Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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247 Saccos cut or skipped dividends after regulators directed them to retain earnings and strengthen capital reserves. The move aims to improve liquidity, protect members’ savings and support affordable lending despite strong sector growth. Regulated Saccos grew assets to Ksh727.1 billion, while the wider sector’s assets surpassed Ksh1.2 trillion in 2025. Kenya’s Savings and Credit…
For decades, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCOs) have occupied a special place in Kenya’s financial ecosystem. They are trusted institutions built on community ownership, shared prosperity, and the promise of affordable credit. Every year, members eagerly await dividend announcements with the same excitement shareholders reserve for listed companies. In many circles, a SACCO that…
SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations) are founded on a simple promise—members pool savings, trust leadership, and share in financial growth through affordable credit and annual dividends. In their ideal form, SACCOs represent discipline, transparency, and collective progress. But when governance weakens, and accountability fades, that promise can slowly transform into mismanagement, inequality, and eventually…
The Commissioner for Cooperatives Development, David Obonyo, has sounded a stern warning to cooperatives and savings and credit societies (Saccos) that resort to borrowing money to declare dividends and rebates. Speaking during the launch of a four‑year strategic plan for Mhasibu Sacco, Obonyo said such practices amount to deception and will attract punishment under tightened…
Bandari DT Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited has reported improved financial performance for the financial year ended on December 31, 2025, with growth in profit, assets, dividends, and its loan portfolio. According to the latest financial results, the society’s profit for the year rose to Ksh 322 million in 2025, up from Ksh 263…
New Fortis Sacco paid out Ksh1.106 billion in dividends and interest to members after recording growth in assets, loans and membership, officials said during its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Nyeri. According to figures presented at the meeting, members received a 14 per cent dividend on share capital and 13 per cent interest…
The Afya Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited has announced a series of major resolutions following its Special Delegates Meeting (SDM) held on November 7, 2025. The meeting, chaired by Chief Executive Officer Lwanga Mbeche, addressed critical financial and governance matters affecting members and the society’s future operations. Delegates approved the non-payment of dividends on…
Cabinet Secretary for Co-operative and MSMEs, Wycliffe Oparanya has declared a suspension on new registrations and banned the use of loans to pay dividends to Sacco members. Speaking during the 34th Special General Meeting of Unaitas Sacco in Nairobi, CS Oparanya said the move is part of a stringent crackdown on poorly managed savings and…
The Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development has cautioned SACCOs against paying unrealistic bonuses, dividends, and interest, as such cash outflows could cause liquidity challenges if not properly managed. Through a circular sent to SACCOs by the State Department of Cooperatives, the Office of Commissioner David Obonyo stated that the…
The government is planning to finalize the Cooperatives Bill that will enhance governance and legal collaboration between the national and county governments. The ministry is relooking at the Sacco Societies Act to be amend and establish a central liquidity facility and shared services platform to streamline the financial services. According to the CS Oparanya, Saccos…
