The Cooperative Sector Grows Bigger
Total Assets:
– Ksh 1.08 trillion
– Growth: +11.2%
Membership Growth:
– Total Members: 7.3 million
– New Members: 420,900
Income Growth:
– Loan Income: +14.7%
– Investment Income: +52.0%
Homeownership Through SACCOs:
– 31.8% of homeowners built homes via SACCO partnerships
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SACCO PERFORMANCE:
Loans to Private Sector:
– Increased by Ksh 84.24 billion
– Driven by improved confidence and favorable interest rates
Total Regulated SACCO Assets:
– Increased to Ksh 1,090.87 billion
– Growth: +11.21%
Loans to Members:
– Increased by 11.1% to Ksh 842.8 million
SACCO Investment Income:
– Surged by 52%
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The 2025 Economic Survey provides an impressive overview of the cooperative movement’s growth, highlighting significant achievements in various areas. Total assets reached an astounding Ksh 1.08 trillion, reflecting an 11.2% increase. The cooperative model also saw its membership rise to over 7.3 million, with 420,900 new members joining. Financial performance remained robust, with loan income surging by 14.7%, while investment income experienced a remarkable increase of 52.0%.
A significant 31.8% of homeowners reported that they constructed their homes through partnerships with Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The total regulated SACCO assets grew by 11.21%, surging from KSh 971.96 billion to KSh 1,090.87 billion in just one year. Loans to members rose by 11.1%, amounting to Ksh 842.8 million, reinforcing the strong financial health of these cooperatives. Overall, these figures underscore the vital role that the cooperative movement plays in promoting financial inclusion and national development.
