SACCOs have been cautioned against aggressively investing members’ funds in high-risk schemes, including special funds and offshore placements, amid a sharp rise in the sector’s investment portfolio.
Principal Secretary for Co-operatives Patrick Kilemi urged SACCO managers and directors to prioritise prudence and members’ interests when making investment decisions.
📊 SACCOs’ financial investments rose 63% to KSh99.81 billion in 2025, up from KSh61.21 billion in 2024.
Meanwhile, investments in collective investment schemes—including money market funds and unit trusts—more than tripled to KSh19.55 billion.
Government securities remained a major traditional investment, with SACCO holdings rising to KSh23.64 billion.
Kilemi said higher returns should not come at the expense of members’ savings, stressing the need for proper risk management, liquidity and control.
Higher returns come with higher risks,and SACCO leaders must put members’ money safety first.
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