Over 100 residents and business owners in Kalobeyei, Turkana West, have opened accounts to benefit from the financial services offered by Kenya Bankers SACCO.
The SACCO has integrated its services into the ongoing Gava Mashinani initiative, a government-backed program aimed at decentralizing essential services to grassroots communities. This partnership seeks to provide accessible and sustainable financial solutions that foster growth and development in underserved areas.
Hannah Njoroge, the SACCO’s Kakuma Manager, stated that Gava Mashinani provides an effective platform for promoting financial literacy and community awareness. “We are ensuring that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and residents can conveniently address their key financial needs locally, without long travel or delays,” Njoroge said. “We offer a range of services, including savings accounts, conventional loan products, and Islamic finance options.”
Mathew Lokadae, a local entrepreneur, expressed optimism about his business’s future after joining the SACCO. “We didn’t know how to save or access funds for our struggling businesses. With these services, we can now restock our products and save for future emergencies,” Lokadae said.
