NSE to host national SACCO, capital markets forum in Naivasha

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to host the National SACCO and Capital Markets Forum in Naivasha from November 25 to 27, 2026. This event aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss investment opportunities and enhance collaboration between Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) and Kenya's capital markets.

The forum will take place at Lake Naivasha Resort. Attendees can look forward to insightful discussions on various topics, including SACCO governance, financial inclusion, fintech innovation, ESG issues, and the future of Kenya's capital markets. Registration for the event will cost Ksh20,000, excluding VAT. This forum comes at a time when Kenya's SACCO sector is experiencing significant growth, presenting more opportunities for SACCOs to engage with the country's capital markets.

SACCOs play a crucial role in financial inclusion by pooling members' savings and providing loans. Discussions on governance and investment at the forum could help stakeholders explore strategies to strengthen the SACCO sector and increase access to financial products. The event aligns with Kenya's SACCO industry's recent improvement in global rankings, moving from 14th to 13th place worldwide, according to World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) statistics.

Kenya has also seen a surge in SACCO assets, loans, and savings, with 7.38 million members as of 2024. The sector's domestic growth is evident in the increase of regulated SACCO assets by 12.5% to Ksh1.21 trillion in 2025, alongside rising membership and deposits. The Naivasha forum is expected to serve as a platform for stakeholders to explore how SACCOs can take advantage of investment opportunities and contribute to Kenya's financial sector's growth.