SACCOs remain one of the most popular ways for Kenyans to save and borrow. But the headline dividend is only one part of the decision S1.

What happened

SACCOs pay members a return on shares and interest on deposits, and offer loans at rates that are often below commercial bank rates S1. Deposit protection and supervision rules determine how safe your money is S2.

Why it matters

A higher dividend can signal strong performance, but it can also mean the SACCO is paying out too much and rebuilding capital too slowly. Members should look at capital adequacy, loan book quality and governance S1.

What to watch

The SACCO’s latest supervisory report, the loan-to-deposit ratio, and whether dividends are being funded from core earnings S2.

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Sources

  1. SACCO supervision report
    SASRA · sasra.go.ke
  2. SACCO dividend guide
    Business Daily · businessdailyafrica.com

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