Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Muki Sacco’s Mlolongo Branch has marked its first anniversary, celebrating a year of serving members in the fast-growing area. The milestone highlights the Sacco’s continued expansion as it seeks to bring savings, credit and other financial services closer to members. Since opening its doors, the branch has focused on growing its membership while supporting members…
Saccos face potential losses as KUSCCO’s liabilities far exceed recoverable assets. Millions held by individual Saccos could be at risk as liquidation begins. The recovery process will determine how much money creditors get back. Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) members could feel the financial fallout from KUSCCO’s collapse after the organisation was placed under…
KUSCCO has officially been placed under liquidation. The union faces a Ksh11.6 billion financial deficit. Three officials will oversee the liquidation. KUSCCO has been placed under liquidation via Gazette Notice No. 13997, after members resolved to dissolve the union amid a Ksh 11.6 billion deficit. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (KUSCCO)…
Saccos await legal reforms that could unlock shared liquidity and cheque clearing access. Delays in the Cooperatives Bill are slowing efforts to strengthen governance and competition. Industry leaders say a unified payments and lending platform could boost deposits, loans and membership. Saccos offering Front Office Service Activity (FOSA) are losing ground to rival lenders. Parliament…
IG SACCO will close its branches early on Saturday for scheduled system maintenance. Branches will close at 11am, while the Head Office will remain open until 12.30pm. Members can continue accessing services through the SACCO’s digital channels during the maintenance period. IG SACCO will temporarily scale down its physical branch operations on Saturday, August 29,…
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…
Registration for the 2026 SACCA Congress in Dar es Salaam is now open, with early bird rates available until August 17, 2026. Kenya is expected to send one of the largest delegations, backed by its strong ties with ACCOSCA and growing role in Africa’s cooperative movement. Registration has opened for the 26th Savings and Credit…
Hazina Sacco is transforming communities through clean water projects in Kwale and West Pokot. In 2025, assets grew to Ksh18.7 billion as membership, deposits and loans all increased. The Sacco continues to expand its services and community impact across Kenya. Hazina Sacco has been on the frontline in transforming lives through its robust Corporate Social…
Imarika Sacco, one of Kenya’s fastest-growing cooperatives, has once again recorded strong financial performance, posting total assets of Ksh16.1 billion in the year ended 31st December 2025. The Sacco also reported increased member deposits, which rose to Ksh10.5 billion against a target of Ksh10.6 billion falling short by Ksh100 million. In contrast, loans and advances…
Kenya’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) remain one of the most trusted institutions for teachers, civil servants, and professionals to grow their savings. Beyond offering convenient loan products and secure savings accounts, SACCOs reward members through dividends on share capital and interest on deposits. For teachers, who often depend on structured incomes and disciplined…
