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ACCOSCA graduates co-op professionals from 12 countries

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202602 mins

Nearly 50 cooperative finance professionals from 12 countries have graduated from ACCOSCA’s ADE Programme. The seven day training focused on stronger Sacco leadership, governance and financial inclusion. Applications for the 2027 ADE classes open on September 1, 2026. Nearly 50 cooperative finance professionals from 12 countries have completed the African Development Educators (ADE) Programme in…

Why Kenya’s cooperatives struggle to attract youth

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202606 mins

Youth are turning away from traditional cooperative marketing that fails to match their digital habits. Experts are pushing for cooperative education in schools to build interest and membership from an early age. Ageing leadership, limited digital adoption and control of key economic resources are shutting out younger members. The engagement of youth in cooperatives in…

Qona Sacco wins top affordable home loan award in Kenya

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202602 mins

Qona Sacco has added a major recognition to its home ownership drive after emerging as the Affordable Home Loan Champion in the Sacco category at the Kenya Affordable Housing Awards 2026. The award puts the spotlight on Qona’s role in expanding access to home financing as more Kenyans look for affordable ways to build or…

KUSCCO set for restructuring as government moves to overhaul union

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 2026September 5, 202604 mins

KUSCCO set for rebranding as KEFESCO under restructuring plan Government moves to address union’s financial crisis Shareholders to discuss KUSCCO’s future on August 28 The Government is planning to rename the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) to the Kenya Federation of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KEFESCO) as part of efforts to restructure…

Bingwa Sacco Uwanjani Tournament kicks off with 110 teams

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202602 mins

The Bingwa Sacco Uwanjani Tournament has officially kicked off, bringing together more than 110 teams competing across eight football fields for a place in the knockout stage. Only 32 teams will progress to the next stage as the tournament gets underway, setting the stage for an intense battle for the title. READ: Dimkes DT Sacco…

Unaitas wins awards for affordable housing, national reach

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202602 mins

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 holds thanksgiving service after recognition

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202602 mins

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…

SACCO Central Kenya urged to strengthen financial resilience

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202607 mins

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…

Kagwe hands Sh30.5m to Kilifi co-ops to boost farmer financing

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202603 mins

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, Yetu Saccos strengthen benchmarking ties

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202602 mins

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…