Former Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Ali Noor Ismail (R) receiving His Award at the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) congress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Ali Noor Ismail honoured with ACCOSCA lifetime leader award

A former Kenyan cooperative leader has received continental recognition for his service. ACCOSCA has honoured four Africa Development Educators for their leadership and institutional contributions. The awards spotlight efforts to strengthen cooperative institutions and inspire future leaders across Africa. Former Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Ali Noor Ismail has received a continental award for his contribution…

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Otu-Nyarko being handed over leadership by Madam Jeanette Chanda Makgolo of Botswana during theACCOSCA’s Annual General Meeting held alongside the 2026 SACCA Congress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. PHOTO| ACCOSCA

New era for African Saccos as Otu-Nyarko wins ACCOSCA chair

A new leader has emerged at the helm of Africa’s cooperative finance movement following a key continental meeting in Tanzania. The unopposed election signals a leadership transition as the organisation pursues stronger governance and sustainable growth. Attention now turns to the priorities that will shape cooperation among African Saccos and credit unions under the incoming…

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CS Cooperatives Simon Kiprono Chelugui (centre) with his PS Patrick Kilemi ( right) and ACCOSCA Executive Director George Ombado addressing media recently.

Kenya to host 24th SACCA Congress in October

Kenya is set to host the 24th Savings and Credit Cooperatives Associations (SACCA) Congress on October 6-12, 2024 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The 2024 SACCA Congress will be organised by African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development and Kenya Union of Savings and…

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