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Ollin Sacco marks 50 years, shifts focus to young members

Sacco ReviewJune 16, 202603 mins

By Jane Mugambi Ollin Sacco marked its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 13, 2026, unveiling an expanded growth strategy targeting young members and other professionals as it seeks to deepen financial inclusion and scale its asset base. The Sacco, which began in 1976 as a small teachers’ savings initiative in Kerugoya with just five members,…

Kenya’s top SACCOs ranked: Where your money earns the biggest dividends

Sacco ReviewMarch 1, 202609 mins

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…

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

Sacco ReviewFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 202406 mins

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…

Ollin Sacco National Chairman laid to rest

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 2023September 18, 202303 mins

Teachers, friends and relatives turned up in large numbers to pay their last respect to Ollin Sacco National chairman of Geoffrey Njeru. Held at the Kianyaga stadium, the burial ceremony was also attended by pupils from Rwambiti Primary School where he was the patron and a former head teacher. He leaves behind a widow and…

Ollin Sacco Chairman passes on

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 202303 mins

Ollin Sacco fraternity is in mourning following the demise of their beloved Chairman, Director Geoffrey Njoka Njeru. Until his demise, which occurred on September 7, 2023, Njoka also served as the Principal Head Teacher of Rwambiti School in Kirinyaga County. He will be laid to rest on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his family home…