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KUSCCO shareholders approve full liquidation as debts hit Ksh 17 billion against Ksh 5.4 billion in assets. New national Sacco association approved to take over advocacy, training and research roles. Commissioner David Obonyo to oversee asset recovery and payouts to Saccos and depositors. KUSCCO shareholders have approved a structured liquidation after liabilities topped Ksh 17…
Friday’s vote could determine how Saccos absorb billions lost in the KUSCCO crisis. Affected Saccos have already been forced to recognise losses and set aside provisions. Pressure is mounting for accountability as members seek answers over how the funds disappeared. Kenyan Saccos head into Friday’s KUSCCo special general meeting still counting the cost of a…
KUSCCO has spent the week training SACCO leaders on budgeting, liquidity management and cost control, while Supervisory Committee members have been sharpening their oversight skills. The combination is telling: financial performance is not just about raising more money. It is also about how SACCOs plan, control costs, manage liquidity and keep management accountable. READ MORE: …
Saccos face another wait for direct access to Kenya’s National Payments System Industry leaders call for wider consultation as the Co operatives Bill remains stuck in mediation Proposed reforms could introduce a Deposit Guarantee Fund and expand services available to Sacco members Kenya’s Sacco movement is facing another delay in its push for direct access…
KUSCCO set for rebranding as KEFESCO under restructuring plan Government moves to address union’s financial crisis Shareholders to discuss KUSCCO’s future on August 28 The Government is planning to rename the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) to the Kenya Federation of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KEFESCO) as part of efforts to restructure…
Sacco dividends fell or were scrapped in 2026 as Saccos retained more earnings to strengthen capital and liquidity. SASRA rules, KUSCCO losses and provisions for non performing loans reduced funds available for dividend payouts. Despite lower dividends, the sector grew strongly, with total Sacco assets rising 12.4 per cent to Ksh1.21 trillion. Kenyan Sacco members…
ACCOSCA organised a two week job shadowing programme for a Botswana Sacco delegation across Kenya and Malawi. The programme focused on governance, digital transformation, member service, growth and strategic partnerships. Dikwata Sacco visited Kenya National Police DT Sacco, Mwalimu National Sacco and United Civil Servants Sacco to learn from their operations and growth models. A…
Senators questioned Cooperative Commissioner David Obonyo over oversight failures after KUSCCO’s loan book was found overstated by more than Ksh7.6 billion. Obonyo said an inspection triggered by member complaints led to forensic investigations that pointed to alleged collusion among senior KUSCCO officials. The committee also flagged regulatory gaps, audit oversight concerns, inadequate funding and staff…
KUSCCO and SITPA will host the inaugural Sacco ICT Summit 2026 in Mombasa from August 24 to 28. The summit will focus on digital transformation, ICT governance, cybersecurity and technology procurement in the Sacco sector. Participants will develop standards for vendor vetting, ICT talent recruitment and protection of Sacco member data. The Kenya Union of…
The Co-operative Tribunal has ordered KUSCCO to refund nearly Ksh489 million to Mhasibu DT Sacco over a matured fixed deposit and savings account. The tribunal ruled that KUSCCO must honour its contractual obligations despite its financial challenges and restructuring. The decision could influence similar recovery claims by other Saccos seeking to recover funds tied up…
