A SACCO (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization) is a regulated, member-owned financial institution that provides affordable savings and loan services. In Kenya, SACCOs are crucial to inclusive finance, enabling low- and middle-income earners—especially teachers, farmers, boda boda operators, and civil servants—to access affordable credit facilities.
SACCOs are governed democratically and operate under cooperative principles. In Kenya, they are regulated by the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), which ensures financial transparency, legal compliance, and risk protection for all members.