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By Azael Masese The negative cash accumulation among Deposit Taking (DT) Saccos continued to rise unabated to reach a high of Ksh. 48 billion in 2021. Though some players turned to retained earnings to bridge the deficit, some turned to external borrowing with SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) warning that they were subjecting themselves to…
By Staff Reporter The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) withdrew the licenses of four deposit-taking Saccos by close of December 2021. Effectively, the four are barred from conducting deposit-taking business in 2022. Affected Saccos are Nyamira Tea Sacco Society Ltd, Uchongaji Sacco Society Ltd, Nanyuki Equator Sacco Society Ltd and Comoco Sacco Society Ltd. SASRA…
By Azael Masese A new Sacco Supervision Report, 2021 indicates that the Sacco sub-sector’s total assets grew by 9.93 per cent in 2021 to reach Ksh807.11 billion from Ksh734.22 billion recorded in 2020. During the period under review, total deposits grew by 9.80 per cent in 2021 to reach Ksh564.89 billion compared to Ksh514.46 billion…
By Azael Masese Stima Deposit Taking (DT) Sacco exhibits all the attributes and performance indicators of a successful institution. Ranked the second wealthiest Society by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), their end year performances have remained mouth-watering. As of 31st December 2021, the Society’s asset base, turnover, loan book and balance sheet had grown by…
By Malachi Motano The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) says Non-Deposit-Taking Business (NDTB must meet the new Sacco Societies regulations before the 2020June 30, 2021 deadline. The Sasra acting Chief Executive Officer Peter Njuguna ruled out any extension, warning that non-compliant Saccos will be black listed. “We have warned members of the public against dealing with…
