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The regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) industry maintained strong growth up to September 2025, with notable improvements across key indicators. Over the year, sector reserves grew by 24.30 per cent while gross loans expanded by 12.85 per cent, reflecting sustained member confidence and sound portfolio management, despite slightly slower growth in the most recent…

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Today, the Authority in partnership with IFAD and FSD Kenya, launched the SACCO Remittance Toolkit, a practical guide to support SACCOs in designing, launching and scaling cross-border remittance services. This toolkit provides practical guidance aligned with good business practice, enabling SACCOs to build stronger internal control systems, enhance service delivery and competitively position themselves within the…

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The SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), in partnership with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) and FSD Kenya, released a comprehensive market study on the role of SACCOs in affordable housing finance. The study underscores the critical role SACCOs continue to play in enabling home ownership for millions of Kenyans. Insights show that most SACCO…

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The Authority participated in the 16th Joint Financial Sector Regulators Forum (JFSR) in the just concluded Annual Boards Retreat. Held under the theme “Fostering Financial Stability and Resilience Amidst Emerging Risks, and Regulatory Reforms,” the Forum brought together boards and chief executives and senior management from Kenya’s financial sector regulators. During the retreat, participants underscored…

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Today the Authority Board Chairman, Hon. Jack Ranguma, accompanied by a representative of the Board of Directors, Mr. Methuselah Rono, participated in the official launch of the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihoods Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP) held in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County. The event was graced by H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, EGH, President…

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The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has entered a new leadership phase following the handover of office by outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Peter Njuguna, EBS, to CPA David Sandagi, who assumes the role in an acting capacity effective 18th August 2025.  The hand over exercise that took place at the Authority offices was witnessed…

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On Monday 12th May 2025, the Authority joined hands with industry players and government leaders in a transformative tree planting initiative at Chepalungu Forest, Siongiroi Block in Bomet County. Organized by the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, the event brought together stakeholders from across the cooperative movement, Bomet County…

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On Tuesday 29th April 2025, SASRA Board Chairperson Hon. Jack Ranguma and CEO, Mr. Peter Njuguna, led the SASRA team in delivering a presentation on the “Adaptive Approach” by Board Chairs, Board Committees, CEOs, Corporation Secretaries, and Heads of Internal Audit, aimed at optimizing the achievement of regulatory mandates. This took place during the ongoing…

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Earlier today, Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs, led the Induction Retreat for the Honorable Members of the @Senate_KE Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization, and Tourism in Mombasa. The event was also attended by Patrick Kilemi, Principal Secretary, State Department for Cooperatives, Ms. Susan Auma…

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