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Empowering and Promoting Financial Cooperatives in Africa.
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𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

ACCOSCA ACADEMY – NAIROBI, 29 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – In episode 25 of the SACCO Insight Podcast, the ACCOSCA Academy is humbled to host Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions @WOCCU and also the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia) as we unpack how credit unions in Africa are Building Financial Resilience through Global Strategic Partnerships

You can’t afford to miss this conversation!

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ACCOSCA Stands in Solidarity with the Cooperative Fraternity and Families Affected by Utumishi Girls Academy Tragedy

NAIVASHA – KENYA, 28 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) - On behalf of the Board and Management of ACCOSCA, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, students, staff, and the entire Utumishi Girls Academy community following the devastating fire tragedy in Kenya.

This heartbreaking incident has caused immense pain and sorrow, not only to the affected families but also to the wider cooperative fraternity across Africa that fondly remembers Utumishi Girls Academy for hosting delegates during the 2024 SACCA Congress.

The school has continued to benefit from the goodwill and sustained support of credit unions in the region, notably the Kenya National Police DT SACCO @police_sacco, whose partnership and support has played a significant role in advancing the institution’s development and welfare. Utumishi Girls Academy became part of a shared legacy of hope and sustainability through the planting of over 10,000 trees alongside members of the African cooperative movement during the 2024 SACCA Congress.

Today, we mourn the loss of young, bright, and promising lives whose futures were tragically cut short. During this difficult moment, we stand in solidarity with all those affected and convey our sincere sympathies to every family carrying the weight of this profound loss.

May the memories of the departed continue to inspire strength and unity, and may comfort, healing, and peace be granted to all who grieve.

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𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

ACCOSCA ACADEMY – KENYA, 28 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – ACCOSCA joins the global credit union community in honoring and celebrating the life of Kathy Chartier (ADE, I-CUDE), President & CEO of Members Credit Union - CT, USA.

Kathy’s exemplary leadership affirmed that credit unions (SACCOs) know no boundaries - they are a truly inclusive, people-centered movement.

Her passion for development was deeply felt across Africa, where she mentored numerous Development Educators (ADE) Programs and inspired a new generation of leaders. As she once said, “The Development Educators Program changes lives in multiple ways.” She lived these words, leaving a lasting imprint on all she touched.

Through her dedication to initiatives such as America Friends for Kenya, supporting the building of libraries, Kathy demonstrated a life committed to service, learning, and global solidarity.

On behalf of the ACCOSCA Board and Management, we salute and celebrate a life profoundly well lived. Her legacy will continue to inspire us to lead with purpose, serve with compassion, and transform the world. #PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

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SACCO Insight Podcast: ACCOSCA Championing Policy Alignment for Growth and Development of SACCOs In Africa

In Episode 24 of the SACCO Insight Podcast, The ACCOSCA Academy is humbled to host Hon. Simon Itaye - Cabinet Minister in charge of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism in the Republic of Malawi as we unpack Policy Alignment for Growth and Development of SACCOs In Africa

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𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐂𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬

GABORONE – BOTSWANA, 21 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – As Africa continues to prioritize inclusive economic growth and citizen-centered financial systems, ACCOSCA continues to provide leadership in championing cooperative transformation, financial wellness, and sustainable financial empowerment across the continent.

Through strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, leadership development, and institutional capacity building, ACCOSCA continues to work closely with governments, regulators, and cooperative stakeholders to strengthen National Associations across Africa as a pathway toward financial inclusion, economic resilience, and improved quality of life for African citizens.

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana BWParliament, Hon. Dithapelo L. Keorapetse, together with the Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Gabriel Malebang, received ACCOSCA leadership led by Executive Director Mr. George Ombado and ACCOSCA Board Chairperson Madam Jeanette Makgolo, alongside leadership from Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association led by CEO Mrs. Kefilwe Masalila and BOSCCA Chairperson Madam Karabo Morule-Tsegobye, at the Parliament of Botswana BWParliament for high-level discussions focused on strengthening cooperative systems and advancing financial wellness initiatives for the people of Botswana.

During the strategic engagement, Hon. Speaker applauded ACCOSCA for its continued efforts in reviving and strengthening national cooperative associations across Africa, including the ongoing institutional strengthening of BOSCCA.

He noted that a stronger Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association translates into stronger SACCOs across Botswana, ultimately enhancing financial literacy, expanding access to affordable financial services, empowering communities, and strengthening the long-term sustainability of the cooperative movement in the country.

The engagement further reaffirmed ACCOSCA as a critical continental pillar in the growth, modernization, and sustainability of credit unions and SACCOs across Africa.

Through its expanding cooperative influence, ACCOSCA continues to play a transformative role in shaping resilient, inclusive, and people-centered financial systems that empower millions of Africans to achieve greater financial wellness, dignity, and economic freedom through cooperative finance.

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𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

JOHANNESBURG – SOUTH AFRICA, 20 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) - Following the successful convening of the 2026 Regional Bloc Forums in Banjul – The Gambia and Mombasa – Kenya, the cooperative movement once again demonstrated the power of continental unity as over 120 cooperative leaders from the Southern Bloc gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 2026 Southern Bloc Regional Forum.

Hosted by the Malawi Union Of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (MUSCCO), the Forum brought together visionary SACCO and credit union leaders to deliberate on the urgent need to build resilient, sustainable, and future-ready cooperative institutions through strengthened systems, robust governance structures, innovative processes, and transformative leadership.

In her remarks, Madam Jeanette Makgolo, ACCOSCA Board Chairperson, reaffirmed ACCOSCA’s unwavering commitment to strengthening SACCOs across the continent as they navigate an increasingly complex and evolving operating environment.

While delivering the ACCOSCA Message, George Ombado – ACCOSCA Executive Director reaffirmed the strategic position of SACCOs in advancing Africa’s socio-economic transformation.

He called upon cooperators within the Southern Bloc to remain committed to the cooperative financial structure as a vehicle for driving financial inclusion and domestic savings mobilization, supporting SMEs, agriculture, youth, and women empowerment, while also channeling financing toward green and climate-resilient investments.

Under the spirit of advancing cooperative excellence, Madam Charity Munganga - Deputy Inspector General of the Zambia Police Service and Chairperson of Zambia Police Thrift SACCO, challenged cooperative leaders across Africa to leverage ACCOSCA’s leadership and professional development initiatives to restore and strengthen public trust in SACCOs.

While delivering his remarks as the Chief Guest, Hon. Simon Itaye - Cabinet Minister incharge of the Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade & Tourism - Malawi, recognized ACCOSCA as a leading reform partner advancing cooperative transformation across Africa. He reaffirmed the critical role national associations continue to play in contextualizing and implementing meaningful reforms within their respective jurisdictions.

ACCOSCA remains steadfast in convening the Regional Bloc Forums as high-level strategic platforms that unite cooperative leaders, regulators, policymakers, and practitioners to collectively unpack solutions to the emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the cooperative financial sector in Africa.

Stand by for the 2027 ACCOSCA Regional Bloc Forums.

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𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

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𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

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𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

#PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

[ACCOSCA @accosca]

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

#PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

[ACCOSCA @accosca]

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

#PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

[ACCOSCA @accosca]

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

#PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

[ACCOSCA @accosca]

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

#PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

[ACCOSCA @accosca]

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

MAASAI MARA – KENYA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only high-level executive engagement, the ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit has evolved into one of the most prestigious leadership forums within the global cooperative movement.

The 2026 ACCOSCA International CEOs Summit provided an unparalleled opportunity for cooperative leaders to strengthen strategic alliances, exchange global best practices, and build lasting networks capable of accelerating institutional growth and cooperative resilience in an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the 2026 International CEOs Summit delivered a world-class immersion experience that blended high-level strategic dialogue with the rich heritage and natural beauty of Africa.

Nestled within the breathtaking expanse of the Maasai Mara, delegates experienced unforgettable game drive safaris and a rare connection with the magnificence of Mother Nature while engaging in transformative conversations on Africa’s developmental priorities and the future of cooperative business model.

ACCOSCA was deeply honored to host the Full Executive Board Members of the World Council of Credit Unions, reaffirming the growing global influence of ACCOSCA and the increasing recognition of Africa’s SACCO movement as a key pillar in advancing sustainable development:

1. Michael Lawrence – Board Chairperson of the World Council of Credit Unions and also Chief Executive Officer of the Customer Owned Banking Association (Australia)
2. Bill Cheney – Board Chairperson of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (USA)
3. Jim Morrell – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the Board Vice Chairperson of the America's Credit Unions
4. Jeff Guthrie – Board Director of the World Council of Credit Unions and also the President and CEO of the Canadian Credit Union Association (Canada)
5. Renee SattieWhite – President and CEO of African-American Credit Union Coalition (USA)
6. Paul Treinen – Chief Executive Officer of World Council of Credit Unions

The summit served as a gateway to transformative learning, powerful networking, and strategic collaboration among visionary executives shaping the future of cooperative finance in Africa.

Through peer learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored practical solutions and global best practices aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions for the future.

ACCOSCA extends its profound appreciation to all Global and African CEOS who were selected to attend this immersive experience and also to the following cooperative institutions which opened their doors to host the international delegation attending the summit, significantly enriching the learning experience;

1. Cooperative Bank of Kenya
2. Kenya National Police DT SACCO
3. Mwalimu National

ACCOSCA remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering premium executive learning initiatives that empower leaders to navigate emerging global challenges, adopt world-class practices, and build future-ready cooperative institutions.

The International CEOs Summit continues to distinguish itself as a flagship global platform for transformative leadership, strategic collaboration, and the advancement of a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable cooperative movement worldwide.

#PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

[ACCOSCA @accosca]

𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

JOHANNESBURG – SOUTH AFRICA, 19 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) - Close to 40 graduates from 8 different countries across Africa have successfully graduated from the 7th Financial Coaching Certification Program, Class of May 2026, held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This marks another significant milestone in advancing financial literacy, member empowerment, and institutional sustainability within Africa’s cooperative and credit union movement.

Through the training, graduates were empowered to conduct financial health assessments, guide members toward positive financial behaviors, support retirement and wealth-building planning, and help members establish strong financial foundations that lead to lasting financial freedom.

The certification further deepens participants’ understanding of how diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives influence financial decision-making among members. Armed with this knowledge and their newly acquired expertise, each graduate now carries the responsibility and mandate to serve as a practicing financial coach within their respective institutions, championing financial inclusion and transforming lives across the continent.

Through the ACCOSCA Academy Centers of Excellence, ACCOSCA continues to advance its mission of building strong, sustainable, and member-centric cooperative financial institutions across Africa by promoting overall financial wellness among credit union members across the continent.

Join us in Congratulating the 7th Financial Coaching Certification Program, Class of May 2026! #PeopleHelpingPeople || https://t.co/uYLStK2OWA ||

[ACCOSCA @accosca]

𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

GABORONE – BOTSWANA, 18 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) - Through strategic advocacy, capacity building, leadership development, and cross-border collaboration, ACCOSCA is driving a new era of cooperative excellence aimed at positioning National Associations and SACCOs as globally competitive institutions capable of responding to the evolving socioeconomic needs of African communities.

ACCOSCA leadership, led by its Executive Director @GYOmbado, was honored to be received by His Excellency Hon. Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe –Vice President and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Botswana @BWGovernment, in a high-level consultative engagement held alongside Kefilwe Masalila – Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association, the National Association in Botswana.

The High-level strategic engagement focused on advancing best-practice reforms that strengthen the SACCO sector as a catalyst for sustainable development across Africa.

Further, the discussions underscored the critical role of progressive policy frameworks, strong governance, and data-driven innovation in enhancing the resilience and impact of SACCOs within communities.

Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to empowering cooperative institutions to deliver inclusive financial services, drive economic participation, and improve livelihoods across the continent

Anchored on its Stratgeic Plan, ACCOSCA continues to deepen partnerships with governments and key stakeholders while advancing a shared continental vision for a stronger, more integrated, and future-ready cooperative movement that delivers lasting impact for millions of Africans

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𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟒

JOHANNESBURG – SOUTH AFRICA, 18 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) - 60 Graduates from 13 countries across Africa and the United States have officially graduated as the African Development Educators (ADE) Class of May 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking the largest ADE graduating class since the program’s inception in June 2014.

As the premier Development Education Program in Africa, ADE continues to empower leaders with lifelong skills, strategic knowledge, global exposure, and a deep immersion into the cooperative business philosophy.

Through intensive learning, collaboration, and practical engagement, the graduating cohort was equipped with the technical capacity to leverage the cooperative business model as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic transformation and the accelerated realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Since its inception in 2014, the ADE Program under the leadership of ACCOSCA has remained instrumental in strengthening institutions, building ethical and visionary leadership, and shaping a new generation of cooperative champions across Africa and beyond.

The impact continues to resonate through stronger institutions, empowered professionals, and communities transformed through cooperative action.

Join us in Congratulating the ADE Class of May 2026. Thank you for Trusting the Process!!

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𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

ACCOSCA ACADEMY – NAIROBI, 14 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) – ACCOSCA is leading the cooperative movement in Africa by intentionally championing ethics, integrity, accountability, and values-based leadership as the cornerstone of sustainable SACCO and credit union growth.

In Episode 23 of the SACCO Insight Podcast, we are humbled to host Dr. (h.c.) Nelson Kuria OGW, MBS, F.IoDK - Group Chairperson, @CICGroupPLC as we unpack how Inculcating Integrity and ethics in Cooperative Leaders in Africa is the True Currency of Cooperative Leadership.

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𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨-𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

ACCOSCA ACADEMY – NAIROBI, 8 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) - In episode 22 of the SACCO Insight Podcast, the ACCOSCA Academy is honored to host Terrance Williams – President and CEO of @TruStage as we unpack how this collaboration showcases how global cooperative partnerships can unlock economic opportunity, enhance institutional capacity, and position African SACCOs as powerful engines of inclusive growth and community transformation across the continent.

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𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

MAPUTO – MOZAMBIQUE, 8 MAY 2026 (ACCOSCA) - The African cooperative movement is rising - and ACCOSCA continues to lead from the front.

Close to 150 SACCO CEOs and Board Chairpersons from 72 credit unions across 18 African countries gathered in Maputo, Mozambique for the transformative 2026 ACCOSCA CEOs & Chairpersons Forum.

This high-level leadership engagement empowered the credit union leaders with practical insights on consensus building, governance, institutional trust, strategic leadership, and sustainable growth within Africa’s cooperative financial sector.

Through powerful panel discussions, peer learning, open dialogue, and thought-leader presentations, participants strengthened their capacity to lead resilient, member-centered institutions in an evolving global financial environment.

The Forum reaffirmed ACCOSCA’s strategic vision of ensuring that African credit union CEOs and Chairpersons receive world-class capacity building on emerging thematic issues shaping the future of the cooperative business model.

Beyond leadership development, the gathering demonstrated ACCOSCA’s growing diplomatic influence and continental convening power - bringing together cooperative leaders from across Africa onto one platform to shape policy conversations, strengthen partnerships, and champion the voice of African SACCOs globally.

Africa’s cooperative future is being built through visionary leadership, trusted governance, and united action , and ACCOSCA remains at the center of this transformation.

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