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Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOS) in the country are looking to tap into the opportunities availed by the nascent Hustler Fund, having been identified as a key vehicle to disburse loans from the Kshs 50B kitty to Kenyans. Inaugurated by President William Ruto, the Hustler Fund is set to launch phase two of the Program in February which will position SACCOS as pivotal players in the initiative.
SACCOS regulated by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) will be able to access between Kshs 10 to 100 million. In a consultative meeting with Co-operatives’ leadership under the Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK), Co-operatives CS Simon Chelugui noted that the Co-operative movement is at the core of Ruto’s administration who sees the movement as instrumental in scaling economic growth.
The CS highlighted that SACCOS play a critical role in inculcating and mobilizing a savings culture among the large swathes of Kenyan …
Deposits formed the bedrock of the source of funding for assets, notwithstanding impacts associated with the pandemic, DT-Saccos were still able to mobilize deposits at a near similar rate as the growth in their assets’ portfolios.
Gross loans increased by 13.16 per cent in 2020 to Kshs 474.77 B compared to Kshs 419.55 B of 2019.
Net loans and advances increased markedly by 12.60 per cent to reach Kshs 450.58 B in 2020, compared to Kshs 400.16 B in the previous year.…
In the wake of Covid-19, the co-operative sector which is a key driver in Kenya’s economy has not been spared in experiencing the devastating shock waves caused by the pandemic that continues to ravage the world at an alarming rate. Savings and credit co-operatives (saccos) make up about 45% of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with an asset base of over Ksh1 trillion, mobilized savings and deposits in excess of Ksh732 billion and a loan portfolio of Ksh700 billion. In addition, the sector employs more than 500,000 people whilst necessitating self-employment especially through lending.
The Ministry of Co-operative Development estimates that 80% of Kenya’s population derives its income either directly or indirectly through co-operative activities. In a recent report by the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) Kenya has the largest co-operative movement in Africa and is ranked in 7th position globally, making it very pertinent in the economic …