PS Kilemi joins cooperative leaders at SACCA Congress
Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi joined cooperative leaders at the 2026 SACCA Congress in Tanzania to discuss financial inclusion and the strengthening of cooperative institutions. The event focuses on building trust and driving economic transformation across Africa.
Why it matters
Cooperative societies are vital for financial inclusion and economic development in many African nations.
Principal Secretary (PS) for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi has joined cooperative leaders at the 2026 SACCA Congress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. They are discussing strategies for strengthening the cooperative movement and advancing financial inclusion across Africa.
The congress, running from October 12 to 16, 2026, is being held under the theme “Building Trust, Driving Transformation.” It brings together savings and credit cooperative societies (Saccos), policymakers, regulators, development partners and financial experts from across Africa and beyond.
The gathering provides a platform for participants to exchange experiences, explore innovative financial solutions and establish strategic partnerships. These aim at enhancing Sacco sustainability, governance and service delivery.
Kilemi said collaboration, innovation and strong cooperative institutions remain essential to empowering members, expanding economic opportunities and promoting sustainable development across Africa. Strengthening cooperative institutions, he added, would help improve financial services, increase access to affordable credit and support members in pursuing income-generating activities.
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