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Unaitas wins two housing awards SACCO strengthens home ownership access KMRC partnership boosts housing finance reach Unaitas Sacco has secured two recognitions at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026, held during the 5th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference in Naivasha. The Sacco was named National Reach Champion in the Sacco Category and Affordable Housing Impact Champion…
Dimkes DT Sacco Ltd held a thanksgiving service at ACK St. James Cathedral in Kiambu to celebrate its recent awards and recognition at both the county level and the National Ushirika Day celebrations held in July 2026. The service brought together the SACCO’s Board of Directors, management and staff, led by Chairperson Caroline Gikonyo and…
SCK is being urged to strengthen resilience amid rising competition. Government wants greater innovation and efficiency across Saccos. The push aims to protect members while expanding financial inclusion. SACCO Central Kenya (SCK) has been challenged to strengthen its financial resilience, improve shared services and embrace innovation to remain competitive as Kenya’s cooperative financial sector undergoes…
Kilifi Saccos receive Ksh30.5 million to expand farmer financing. Government links cooperative funding to new irrigation opportunities. Stronger Saccos are expected to improve market access and farmer incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has handed over Ksh 30.5 million to eight local savings and credit cooperative organisations (Saccos) in Kilifi County…
United Nations DT Sacco hosts Yetu DT Sacco for sector benchmarking. The Saccos exchanged ideas on improving operations and performance. The visit highlights the growing role of knowledge sharing in strengthening Saccos United Nations DT Sacco (Deposit Taking Sacco) has hosted a delegation from Yetu DT Sacco Limited for a benchmarking session aimed at sharing…
Youth remain largely unaware of Sacco benefits. CEO calls for cooperative education in schools. Digital marketing could attract more young savers. The low adoption of cooperatives as a means of investment and savings among young people in the country has been blamed on stakeholders’ poor marketing and educational programmes in the sector. To change the…
Xavier Lugaga urges members to prioritise long term wealth over short term spending. He says statutory reserves are key to strong and resilient Saccos. Lugaga calls on members to protect cooperative wealth for future generations There is a powerful biblical warning that should resonate deeply with every member of Kenya’s cooperative movement: do not sell…
Sacco CEOs say mergers can strengthen smaller societies, improve technology investment and boost competitiveness without compromising Co-operative values. They emphasise member education as key to better financial planning, responsible borrowing and stronger governance. CEOs support firm but fair loan recovery measures to protect members’ savings and maintain financial stability. For years, debate on Kenya’s Saccos…
KDC has launched a green financing strategy, placing co-operatives and Saccos at the centre of climate finance. KDC plans to establish a dedicated green fund offering debt and equity to sustainable businesses. Its SAFER project has financed 41,741 MSMEs through 11 financial institutions, mainly Saccos. Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has launched a new Sustainability and…
KMRC will host the fifth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference from August 20 to 21 in Naivasha. The conference will focus on expanding affordable housing finance, especially for informal workers and Sacco members. Stakeholders will discuss blended finance, land reforms, green housing and technology in the housing sector. The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) will convene…
