Patrick Osoi Hails Ol Kalou By-Election Outcome as a Triumph for Democracy
Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) Movement leader Patrick Osoi says the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has demonstrated...
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Understanding SACCOs in Kenya: How to Choose the Right One for Your Savings and Loans
SACCOs are one of the most powerful and underused financial tools available to Kenyans. Here is how they work, what to look for, and how to choose one that fits your goals.
Smart Ways to Save Money in Kenya Using M-Pesa and Mobile Banking Tools
Mobile money has changed how Kenyans save. Here is a practical look at M-Shwari, KCB M-Pesa, Mpesa lock savings, and other digital tools that can help you build a saving habit.
How to Create a Realistic Monthly Budget in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn a practical, step-by-step approach to building a monthly budget that works with a Kenyan income, from tracking M-Pesa spending to planning for harambees and school fees.
How Kenya’s SACCO Movement Transformed Cooperative Finance
From colonial-era farmer cooperatives to a trillion-shilling financial sector, Kenya's SACCO movement has spent a century balancing rapid growth with recurring governance challenges.
Double-Digit Dividends Lift Kenya’s SACCO Sector, but Not All Members Benefit Equally
Kenya's 2026 SACCO dividend season has produced returns ranging from single digits to 21%, highlighting both the appeal and the uneven performance of the cooperative sector.
How Kenya’s SACCOs Are Embracing Fintech to Transform Member Services
SACCO executives are prioritizing fintech partnerships for 2026 as digital transactions surge, instant payment integrations spread, and healthcare lending emerges as the fastest-growing loan category.
Kenya’s SACCO Sector Tops Ksh 1 Trillion in Assets as Regulator Presses Ahead With Compliance Crackdown
Kenya's SACCO sector has crossed 1 trillion shillings in assets for the first time even as regulators press thousands of smaller cooperatives to comply with reporting rules or face deregistration.
Kenya’s Shilling Holds Firm Amid Economic Changes
Kenya’s shilling has traded in a narrow band against the U.S. dollar in recent weeks, a stretch of relative calm...
Kenya’s Fintech Sector Draws Fresh Investment as Digital Finance Expands
Kenya’s financial technology sector continues to attract attention from investors and entrepreneurs, building on the country’s reputation as a pioneer...