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Wakulima Sacco takes financial education to Kieni farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 202602 mins

Wakulima Sacco has stepped up its grassroots engagement with farmers in Kiaragana, Endarasha and Kieni, Nyeri, as it seeks to strengthen members’ understanding of its financial products and services. During the engagement, the Sacco shared information on shares and deposits, loan products, medical and livestock insurance, as well as its mobile money platforms. The outreach…

Amref Sacco to host member financial planning session

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202602 mins

Amref Sacco is set to host a virtual financial planning session for members. The session will offer practical tips on managing money and making informed financial decisions. Members can join the Zoom session on August 27 from 7:30pm to 9pm. Amref Sacco is set to hold a virtual financial planning session for members as it…

HELB, Stima Sacco explore partnership on student financing

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202606 mins

HELB and Stima Sacco explore wider support for student borrowers Talks target diaspora services, financial literacy and HELB Sacco growth Proposed system links could make student financing more seamless Kenya’s student financing landscape could be heading for a significant transformation following fresh talks between the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Stima Sacco aimed at…

Tower Sacco holds financial literacy forum at Kiganjo

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202602 mins

Tower Sacco is holding a three day financial literacy forum at Kiganjo Police Training College in Nyeri, reaching more than 800 trainees daily. The Nyeri Branch team is leading the sessions, which focus on giving trainees practical knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The training comes as the officers prepare for their graduation…

Sacco CEOs weigh in on mergers, education and defaults

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202609 mins

Sacco CEOs say mergers can strengthen smaller societies, improve technology investment and boost competitiveness without compromising Co-operative values. They emphasise member education as key to better financial planning, responsible borrowing and stronger governance. CEOs support firm but fair loan recovery measures to protect members’ savings and maintain financial stability. For years, debate on Kenya’s Saccos…

Uasin Gishu MSMEs get boost in access to finance

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202606 mins

MSEA and KBA are training women and youth entrepreneurs on financial literacy and business management. The programme aims to improve MSMEs’ access to affordable finance, markets and business information. Thirty MSMEs will receive mentorship through the Equity Bank Foundation, with the programme set to expand nationwide. Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has strengthened its…

Kenya National Police DT Sacco expands community CSI projects

Sacco ReviewAugust 11, 202605 mins

Kenya National Police DT Sacco has expanded its corporate social investment projects across education, healthcare, sports and disability support. The Sacco has sponsored school programmes, healthcare facilities, sports infrastructure and assistive technology for members living with disabilities. It has also reviewed loan terms and earned recognition for governance and performance during county Ushirika Day celebrations….

Uasin Gishu trains traders and Jua Kali sector in financial literacy and business formalisation

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 2026July 24, 202603 mins

Uasin Gishu trained traders, Jua Kali artisans and county officials on financial literacy and business formalisation. The programme focused on digital record keeping, credit readiness, tax compliance and cooperative formation to improve access to finance and government opportunities. The initiative, supported by SNV, ASSEK and the European Union, aims to strengthen SMEs, create sustainable businesses…

Kenya National Police DT SACCO boosts financial literacy through regional member training

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202606 mins

Regional financial literacy seminars empower top savers SACCO expands Corporate Social Initiative projects nationwide Members trained on savings, investments and cooperative growth The Kenya National Police DT SACCO embarked on regional top savers training seminars aimed at empowering its members on matters of financial literacy and economic empowerment and equipping them with valuable knowledge to…

Wajir youth urged to invest beyond livestock and land as CMA expands outreach

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202605 mins

The initiative aims to deepen financial inclusion by exposing residents to investment opportunities that have traditionally recorded low uptake in northern Kenya Youths have been urged to seize the opportunity noting that formal employment opportunities were becoming increasingly scarce The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has rolled out a major financial literacy campaign in Wajir County,…