Course Title: Financial Inclusion and Kenyan SACCOs

Duration: 1 Day (Full-Time)

Target Group: SACCO CEOs, board members, credit and marketing managers, product development officers, financial inclusion officers, and cooperative development officers.

1. Executive Summary

This course provides SACCO leaders and practitioners with the tools and knowledge to promote financial inclusion through innovative cooperative strategies. It explores the role of SACCOs in deepening access to financial services, addressing barriers to inclusion, leveraging technology, and designing inclusive products and services tailored to the needs of underserved populations.

2. Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the concept and dimensions of financial inclusion.
2. Analyze the role of SACCOs in advancing inclusive finance in Kenya.
3. Identify barriers to inclusion and develop strategies to overcome them.
4. Design inclusive financial products and delivery channels.
5. Leverage digital finance and partnerships to expand outreach and impact.

3. Expected Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

1. Apply financial inclusion frameworks in SACCO planning and service delivery.
2. Develop and implement inclusive financial products.
3. Use technology and innovation to reach marginalized and rural populations.
4. Integrate inclusion goals into SACCO strategic and operational plans.
5. Strengthen SACCOs’ contribution to Kenya’s national financial inclusion agenda.