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Sidian Bank to work with SACCOs to spur growth

Sacco ReviewFebruary 25, 202605 mins

The Sidian Bank has reaffirmed its commitment in working with Saving and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) to leverage itself through partnerships and linkages in order to spur growth. The banks’ Chief executive officer Chege Thumbi said that SACCOs can serve as trusted financial partners throughout members’ life journeys. Speaking in Kisumu during the Kenya Teachers…

State reaffirms commitment to strengthening teachers’ SACCOs

Sacco ReviewDecember 18, 2025December 18, 202506 mins

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening teachers’ SACCOs as part of wider efforts to build a stable, transparent and well-regulated cooperative sector that safeguards members’ savings and supports inclusive economic growth. Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, gave the assurance during a high-level meeting with…

KETSA calls for AI integration into SACCO operations for stronger digital governance

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 202508 mins

The Kenya Teachers’ Sacco Association (KETSA) has called the integration of Artificial Intelligence, (AI) into Sacco operations to strengthen digital governance and simplifies services. Speaking during the sixth annual CEO workshop in Mombasa, the forum’s Chair Joyce Ndegwa highlighted the urgency of adapting to technological shifts, strengthening Sacco member services, and innovative collaboration within the…

KETSA eulogises Cosmopolitan chairman John Rukwaro

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202504 mins

The Kenya Teachers Sacco Association, (KETSA) has eulogises Cosmopolitan Sacco chairman John Rukwaro describing him as the person with good visionary leadership skills that have propelled the Cosmopolitan Sacco to a high financial level. KETSA Secretary Peter Ngugi said Rukwaro contribution to the Sacco was felt in the KETSA various meeting which he was one…

Kilemi urges KETSA to ensure strict compliance with sector regulations

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 2023December 5, 202302 mins

Teacher-based cooperative societies affiliated with Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) have been urged to ensure strict compliance with the law and other regulatory frameworks governing the sector. Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi emphasized on the importance of adhering to the regulations set by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority to ensure continued growth and success….

KETSA nets growth from training programmes

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 2023June 21, 202303 mins

Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) has registered significant growth in its programmes for the last one year. Association Chairman Robert Kithanju revealed that the programmes undertaken by KETSA have led to a growth in asset base from Ksh260 million in May 2022 to Ksh349 million currently, translating to a growth of 34 per cent. During…

Saccos’ sustainability lies in ability to satisfy members’ needs, says Co-op boss

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 202306 mins

By George Otieno Mombasa County Cooperative Director Nelson Nyoro has pointed out that the justification of Saccos’ existence is their ability to satisfy members’ needs. Speaking during Kenya Teachers Sacco Associations (KETSA) conference in Mombasa aimed at discussing the sustainability of Saccos and the Sacco sub sector, Nyoro stressed that the sustainability of the association rested…

KETSA to be become a Federation if bill approved

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 202303 mins

By Tsozungu Kombe Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) is set to change name to become a Federation after a pending Bill in Parliament has been approved. Speaking during KETSA Annual Delegates Meeting (ADM) held at Flamingo Beach Resort in Mombasa County recently, KETSA national chairman Robert Njue said that a pending bill is awaiting approval in parliament…

Teachers Saccos urged to join KETSA for operational efficiency

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 202205 mins

By Obegi Malack obegimalack@gmail.com Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) national chairperson Robert Njue has called upon teachers Saccos to join the association to pool resources together and address the unique needs of Saccos. Njue, who is also Winas Sacco chairman, said the association has been successful in ensuring employers remit money to the Saccos on…

[CLARIFICATION] Teachers Saccos urged to join KETSA for operational efficiency

Sacco ReviewAugust 6, 2022August 6, 202205 mins

In the Sacco Review newspaper page 14, we referred to Pauline Mwaniki, CEO of Winas Sacco as KETSA CEO Forum Chairperson which is erroneous. The correct position is that Ms Joyce Ndegwa is actually the KETSA CEO Forum boss. We wish to sincerely apologize for the mix-up. By Obegi Malack obegimalack@gmail.com Kenya Teachers Sacco Association…