Sacco Central Kenya (SCK) recently conducted a series of regional stakeholder engagement forums across five key regions: Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Mombasa, and Nairobi as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and advance the Shared Services initiative within the SACCO sector.

The purpose of these forums was threefold:

1. To explain the concept and relevance of Shared Services within the SACCO ecosystem, particularly in light of evolving operational, technological, and regulatory demands.

2. To present SCK’s Shared Services value proposition and engage stakeholders in meaningful dialogue to gather insights, concerns, and recommendations from SACCO leaders, practitioners, and community representatives.

3. To ensure alignment and sector-wide ownership.

These engagements provided SACCOs and other sector actors with a unique opportunity to understand the progress of the Shared Services initiative, contribute their perspectives, and help shape the future direction of this transformative industry platform. The feedback collected will play a critical role in refining the model, strengthening implementation plans, and ensuring the Shared Services framework is responsive to the real needs of SACCOs across Kenya.