Ufundi Sacco Plaza. Photo: Courtesy

Ufundi Cooperative sacco announces sale of tower to clear debt

Ufundi Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited has announced the sale of it’s 14-storeyed building, Ufundi Co-op Plaza, at the junction of Moi Avenue and Moktar Daddah Street. In a local daily newspaper notice dated February 29, 2024, the Sacco has invited bidders for the iconic building Nairobi Central Business District that will be sold…

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Insider Lending: A dilemma for Saccos and financial sector

Insider lending is a process where a Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (Sacco) or a financial services institution advances loans to its officers or directors. However, in some developed countries, such as the United States, it is a requirement that such loans are charged at the same interest rate, repayment terms and credit evaluation criteria…

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Sacco boss pleads with Kenyans to save in Saccos to avoid loan sharks

Ollin Sacco’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John Gathige has urged Kenyans to save in a Sacco in order to get better loans and avoid loan sharks who normally take advantage of their dire situation. Speaking during the Sacco’s 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held in Kutus Comprehensive Primary School grounds, Gathige stated that…

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Sheria Sacco launches new dividend advance product

Sheria Sacco Society Ltd has introduced a new loan product christened ‘Dividend Advance Loan’.  “We are thrilled to inform you about the introduction of our new financial product called the ‘Dividend Advance Loan’. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to offering convenient and easily accessible financial solutions,” read a memo signed by Director…

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Why Saccos are gradually overtaking banks in lending

Intensive marketing and customer-friendly financial solutions have seen Saccos overtaking commercial banks in deposits and customer numbers. Experts have attributed this revolution to adherence to guidelines set by regulatory bodies, including the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), attractive loan interest rates, quick processing of loans, and favourable returns through interest and end of year dividend…

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