List Of Cooperatives In Kenya

List Of Cooperatives In Kenya

A cooperative is an association of persons (organization) that is owned and controlled by the people to meet their common economic, social, and/or cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled business (enterprise).

In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Cooperatives in Kenya

Below are the full List of Cooperatives In Kenya

National Cooperative Organization

  • National Cooperative Organization.
  • Cooperative Alliance of Kenya(CAK)
  • Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO)
  • Cooperative Insurance Company (CIC)
  • Cooperative Bank of Kenya.
  • Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK)
  • National Cooperative Housing Union (NACHU)

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How many cooperatives are there in Kenya?

The Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) is the National Apex Organization for Kenya’s Co-operative Movement. Its membership is drawn from over 14,000 registered Co-operatives that include the National Co-operative Organizations (NACOs), Co-operative Unions and Primary Co-operative Societies.

Why do cooperatives fail in Kenya?

Most areled by people who lack the leadership skill thus they can not mobilize the members and otherstakeholders towards the direction that makes the best progress for the cooperation. Thecooperatives thus fail to progress due to lack of good leadership.

Who registers cooperatives in Kenya?

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If you intend on taking deposits from your members/customers, you will be required to obtain a license from Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA). SASRA is mandated by section 24 of the Saccos Societies Act 2008 to license and regulate the operation of Deposit Taking Saccos.

What are the challenges facing cooperatives in Kenya?

There are many challenges facing Co- operative societies. These challenges include but not limited to leadership, Political interference and financial management.