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Bandari Sacco Board Chair, Ken Sungu, receiving award for Best Cooperative Movement ,Sacco Stand from President William Ruto at 2025 Mombasa ASK Show.

Bandari DT SACCO posts higher profit as assets and lending grow in 2025

Sacco ReviewMarch 10, 202603 mins

Bandari DT Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited has reported improved financial performance for the financial year ended on December 31, 2025, with growth in profit, assets, dividends, and its loan portfolio. According to the latest financial results, the society’s profit for the year rose to Ksh 322 million in 2025, up from Ksh 263…

State team opposes Sacco shares trading on NSE, cites confusion and steep loss

Sacco ReviewFebruary 27, 202605 mins

The State-appointed team has opposed trading of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) shares between members or on the National Securities Exchange (NSE), warning that the practice compromises the spirit of ownership and long-term participation. This comes on the back of a push by NSE for listing of Saccos on the stock market to boost…

SASRA Acting Chief Executive Officer, David Sandagi,

SASRA report: SACCO total assets hit Ksh 1.21 Trillion mark

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 202606 mins

Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has released the Quarterly Statistical and Soundness Report for the period October to December 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the performance, growth and financial stability of Regulated SACCOs in Kenya The report indicated that by December 2025, total assets of regulated SACCOs had grown to Ksh 1.21 trillion, up…

SASRA advertises CEO position

Sacco ReviewFebruary 24, 202603 mins

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), setting the stage for the recruitment of a substantive head to steer the regulation of Kenya’s SACCO sector. In a notice on Tuesday, February 24, inviting applications, the Authority said the successful candidate will be appointed on…

SACCO Sub-Sector: Achievements, lost chances, challenges and 2026 outlook

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 2026013 mins

As the new year begins, this publication takes stock of achievements by Kenya’s vibrant Sacco Sub sector, some of the missed opportunities and what lies ahead. While financial cooperatives are still locked out of the National Payments System and lack an inter-lending facility, they have been able to ride on technology and other delivery channels…

Kenya’s cooperatives to witness historic SACCO Expo debut

Sacco ReviewJanuary 11, 202608 mins

The cooperative movements are poised to witness the first ever SACCO Expo, a landmark event designed to catalyze growth, innovation, and collaboration within the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) ecosystem. Scheduled for January 29-30, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, this two-day exposition represents a strategic opportunity for stakeholders to align with…

The Do’s and Don’ts in playing guarantor in SACCO loans

Sacco ReviewJanuary 10, 2026011 mins

Listen up, SACCO members: If you’re about to slap your signature on a loan guarantee form for a colleague or another member, pausing. Take a deep breath. Then shred that thing unless you’ve done your homework. In the cutthroat world of cooperative lending, guaranteeing a loan isn’t some noble act of camaraderie—it’s a financial landmine…

Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization to launch National Sacco in January 2026

Sacco ReviewDecember 20, 202507 mins

The Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO), Kenya’s largest grassroots women’s network, is gearing up for the official launch of its National Sacco in January 2026, a move poised to revolutionize financial inclusion for women across the country. This initiative comes at a pivotal time as MYWO intensifies efforts to unify, nurture, and empower women socially,…

The perils of playing guarantor in your SACCO

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 2025011 mins

Listen up, SACCO members: If you’re about to slap your signature on a loan guarantee form for a colleague or another member, pause. Take a deep breath. Then shred that thing unless you’ve done your homework. In the cutthroat world of cooperative lending, guaranteeing a loan isn’t some noble act of camaraderie-it’s a financial landmine…

Harnessing corporate strategy for a thriving SACCO

Sacco ReviewDecember 3, 202509 mins

In the bustling world of finance, where banks chase profits and fintechs disrupt with algorithms, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCO) stand as beacons of community-driven empowerment. As someone who’s long admired the grassroots ethos of SACCOs—rooted in mutual aid and shared prosperity—I’ve often pondered how these member-owned entities could evolve beyond mere savings clubs…