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Government securities lead SACCO investment portfolios as money market funds rise to 9 per cent

Sacco ReviewMay 4, 202603 mins

Government securities have emerged as the leading investment choice for regulated SACCOs, with money market funds also gaining traction and now accounting for 9 per cent of total financial investments. According to the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), this marked a shift in strategy as SACCOs increasingly favour safer, more liquid assets to strengthen their…

Kenya’s economy grows 4.9% in Q3 2025 amid widening external deficit and rising debt

Sacco ReviewJanuary 7, 202604 mins

Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.9% in the third quarter of 2025, up from 4.2% a year earlier, as construction, mining, and tourism rebounded strongly. Yet the recovery remains uneven, with households facing higher food costs, slower agriculture growth, and a widening current account deficit that rose from Ksh43.5 billion to Ksh135.3 billion. The latest Quarterly…