KUSCCO - Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd.

KUSCCO - Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Limited 1973 – Present, KUSCCO Centre, Upper Hill - Kilimanjaro Avenue, Off Mara Road, CORPORATE INFORMATION KUSCCO was established in 1973 as an umbrella organization for all SACCOs in Kenya. The Union has since remained the principal national organization recognized as an institution responsible for representing and speaking on behalf of SACCOs. KEY OBJECTIVES •To provide advocacy, lobby, advice and protect members against adverse legislation and/or restrictions. •To act as the principal local and international representative and mouth-piece of all SACCOs. •To promote the organization and development of viable SACCOs •To disseminate information concerning SACCOs and co-ordinate their operating methods and practices and foster Education and Training of members, officials and employees. •To promote among SACCOs and their officials, employees and members a common code of ethics based on Co-operative principles. STRUCTURE In order to carry out its various functions effectively, the Union has established 5 regional offices supported by 10 branches countrywide. These are: • Nairobi Region - Nairobi • Western Region - Kisumu (Branches: Kisii, Kakamega and Bungoma) • Rift Valley Region - Nakuru (Branches: Kericho & Eldoret) • Coast Region - Mombasa (Branch: Malindi) • Mount Kenya Region - Embu (Branches: Meru, Thika, Nyeri & Kitengela) REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS KUSCCO promotes networking and collaboration of all Savings and Credit Co-operatives and other stakeholders at both local and international level.