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IN PICTURES: Saccos mark Customer Service Week nationwide

Sacco ReviewOctober 6, 2026October 6, 202602 mins

Saccos across Kenya have launched customer appreciation campaigns to mark Customer Service Week, as the sector faces stiffer competition from digital lenders and traditional retail banks. Data from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) shows that regulated deposits have climbed past Ksh896 billion. Mwalimu National DT Sacco leads with Ksh56.51 billion in member savings, followed…

Over 600 Saccos exit credit bureaus, CBK data shows

Sacco ReviewSeptember 26, 202605 mins

621 non-deposit taking Saccos left Kenya’s credit information sharing system in 2025 Sacco participation in CRB data sharing fell sharply as third party sources also declined Rising demand for credit reports highlights the growing role of borrower data in lending decisions More than 600 non-deposit taking Saccos dropped out of Kenya’s credit information sharing system…

Kwale farmers get Sh18.7m boost for agriculture

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202604 mins

Farmer organisations in Kwale are set to receive new support for agricultural activities The funding is expected to help groups improve production and access better markets Beneficiaries are being urged to use the support to strengthen incomes at household level Kwale farmers are set to benefit from a Ksh18.7 million grant issued to 20 Saccos…

Saccos face 2027 deadline for climate disclosure rules

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202606 mins

Saccos face new sustainability reporting requirements from 2027 Readiness assessment highlights gaps in climate data reporting Regulators urged to support simpler reporting systems for Saccos Deposit-taking Saccos are among seven regulated sectors required to disclose climate and sustainability data from January 1, 2027. The deadline sits within a new global reporting regime, and Kenyan regulators…

Saccos to adopt AI loan system to boost MSME credit access

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202603 mins

Saccos are exploring technology to widen MSME credit access A new approach could change how small businesses qualify for loans Government and private sector players are looking at smarter lending models Kenya’s State Department for Cooperatives is exploring new tech and lending models to help Saccos boost MSME credit access. PS Patrick Kilemi held talks…

Kenyans urged to join Saccos for unique cooperative model

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202605 mins

Kenyans urged to join Saccos for savings, loans and dividends. Meru has more than 491 registered co-operative movements. Nine interim officials were elected to represent Meru constituencies. Kenyans have been urged to join the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (Sacco) for economic transformation since they offer the best business model in the entire country and…

Why Saccos must embrace technology to stay relevant

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202604 mins

Saccos need technology to meet changing member expectations. Digital systems can improve convenience, transparency and efficiency. Saccos should balance innovation with security and human support. Technology is changing how people save, borrow, invest and manage their money. For Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (Saccos), embracing this change is no longer optional. It is now an…

CAK urges Parliament to speed up cooperative bill

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202607 mins

Cooperative Societies Bill nears final parliamentary hurdle after 14 years. Proposed law seeks stronger governance and protection of Sacco members. CAK calls for tax clarity and greater youth participation in cooperatives. Kenya’s cooperative movement is bracing for a new legal framework, with sector leaders saying the long-awaited Cooperative Societies Bill is nearly through its final…

Kericho farmers urged to join Saccos, adopt digital tools

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202606 mins

Kericho farmers urged to join Saccos and embrace digital services. Saccos are pushing automation, integration and stronger cybersecurity. Farmers can access financing for tractors and agricultural equipment. Farmers in Kericho County have been encouraged to join savings and credit cooperative societies (Saccos) and take up digital financial services, as stakeholders push for greater access to…

IFAD, Equity launch $200m climate finance mechanism

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202609 mins

IFAD and Equity launch a US$200 million climate finance mechanism. ARCAFIM targets 260,000 farmers and 500 rural businesses. Women and youth will make up at least 80 percent of beneficiaries. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Equity Group have launched the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM), a US$200 million (Ksh25.89 billion)…