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ACCOSCA seeks deeper partnerships to strengthen Sacco sector

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202605 mins

ACCOSCA is seeking stronger partnerships to build trust and advance SACCO development across Africa. The organisation says collaboration with regulators, government and media can strengthen cooperative institutions and policy engagement. Stakeholders have called for stronger cross border cooperation as African economies become more interconnected. The African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) is…

Kenya grants ACCOSCA diplomatic status in landmark deal

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202603 mins

Kenya has granted ACCOSCA diplomatic status through a new Host Country Agreement. The agreement was signed by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and ACCOSCA Head of Mission George Ombado. The status is expected to strengthen ACCOSCA’s operations and its role in promoting the Sacco movement across Africa. The Government of Kenya has signed a Host…

ACCOSCA leads African delegation on learning visit to Redwood Credit Union to strengthen credit union movement

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202504 mins

The African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) has embarked on a transformative learning visit to the Redwood Credit Union in California, USA, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize Africa’s credit union movement. The high-level delegation comprises eminent cooperative leaders from across Africa and senior government officials, led by…

ACCOSCA, ACDF convene 2nd International CEOs’ Credit Union Summit in Africa

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202403 mins

African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) in close collaboration with the Africa Co-operative Development Foundation (ACDF) held 2nd International CEOs’ Credit Union Summit in Africa. The selected global Cooperative business leaders convened in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia to unpack strategies to foster the growth and development of SACCOs in Africa. The leaders…

Cooperatives Bill 2024 will be the game changer in the cooperative Sector, ACCOSCA Director says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202403 mins

African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) Executive Director George Ombado has said The Cooperatives Bill 2024 which is currently before senate will be the game changer in the country. Ombado who was speaking during a media interview said if the bill passes other countries will also be able to follow the same…