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Kajiado women, boda boda riders trained on financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills

Sacco ReviewApril 18, 2024April 19, 202403 mins

Kajiado County women and boda boda operators have been empowered with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills that will help them gain wealth, survive economic shocks, and manage their finances better. The Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania (FIKT) Project by the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) and Visa is aimed at…

ACCOSCA partners Visa to allow access to formal financing for unbanked populations

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 202404 mins

The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has partnered with VISA to launch Financial Inclusion in Kenya and Tanzania (FIKT) project to improve access and usage of formal financial services among underserved communities and small businesses. The project aims to leverage the strength of the Sacco sub-sector in Africa and the Visa…