Media & Resources

Dec

2025

Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Mombasa, and Nairobi - Sacco Central Kenya (SCK) recently conducted a series of regional stakeholder engagement...

Events

Dec

2025

Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Kisumu (1st - 2nd Dec 2025)

Kisumu -

Events

Dec

2025

Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Nakuru (3rd Dec 2025)

Nakuru -

Events

Dec

2025

Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Nyeri (5th Dec 2025)

Nyeri -

Events

Dec

2025

Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Nairobi (11th Dec 2025)

Nairobi -

Events

Dec

2025

Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Mombasa (16th Dec 2025)

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Events

Dec 22 2025

Unlocking cross-border remittances: A new chapter for SACCOs in Kenya

Introduction Kenya’s remittance market is growing rapidly, with inflows reaching nearly US$...

News and Blogs

Dec 05 2025

Launch of National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2025-28, The Fourth...

The National Treasury and Economic Planning and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) launched the...

News and Blogs

Oct 27 2025

Launch of SACCO Remittance Toolkit

Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya, Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies Regulatory...

News and Blogs

Nov

2025

Webinar - Leveraging SACCO data and research to strengthen the financing...

Zoom Webinar - FSD Kenya, SASRA, AUHF and AIS capital hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 to...

News and Blogs

Nov 27 2024

Launch of the 2024 FinAccess household survey topline findings report

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), in collaboration with Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSD...

News and Blogs

What is SACCO Central Kenya (SCK)?

SACCO Central Kenya (SCK) is a member owned secondary cooperative established to provide...

About SACCO Central Kenya FAQs

Why was SCK established?

SCK was established to address rising technology costs, regulatory complexity, fragmented...

About SACCO Central Kenya FAQs

Who owns and controls SCK?

SCK is fully owned by its member SACCOs and governed under cooperative principles. Strategic...

About SACCO Central Kenya FAQs

Does SCK provide core banking services?

Yes. SCK offers Core Banking as a Service a centrally hosted and managed SACCO core banking...

Core Banking & Digital Channels FAQs

Who can become a member of SCK?

Membership is open to duly registered and compliant SACCOs in Kenya, including deposit taking...

Membership FAQs

What are the benefits of joining SCK?

Member SACCOs benefit from shared digital infrastructure, Payments as a Service, National...

Membership FAQs

Does joining SCK affect a SACCO’s independence?

No. Member SACCOs retain full operational and governance autonomy. SCK provides shared...

Membership FAQs

What is the Shared Digital Services Platform (SDSP)?

The SDSP is SCK’s flagship, cloud based platform that consolidates SACCO technology and...

Shared Digital Services Platform (SDSP) FAQs

What services are available through the SDSP?

The platform includes shared infrastructure, core banking services, payment processing,...

Shared Digital Services Platform (SDSP) FAQs

Can SACCOs choose which services to use?

Yes. The SDSP is modular. SACCOs can onboard only the services they require and scale up over...

Shared Digital Services Platform (SDSP) FAQs

What digital channels are supported?

SCK provides Channels as a Service, including USSD, mobile apps (Android and iOS), internet...

Core Banking & Digital Channels FAQs

Can SCK integrate with an existing SACCO system?

Yes. SCK's platform is designed to integrate with approved SACCO core banking systems and...

Core Banking & Digital Channels FAQs

What is Payments as a Service at SCK?

Payments as a Service is delivered through SCK’s centralized Payment Hub, enabling SACCOs...

Payments & National Payment System FAQs

What types of payments are supported?

The Payment Hub supports SACCO to SACCO, SACCO to bank, bank to SACCO, and SACCO to mobile...

Payments & National Payment System FAQs

How does SCK enable access to the National Payment System (NPS)?

SCK integrates directly into the National Payment System under a shared, compliant framework,...

Payments & National Payment System FAQs

What are the benefits of NPS integration through SCK?

Benefits include lower transaction costs, faster settlement finality, improved credibility,...

Payments & National Payment System FAQs

What is the Central Liquidity and Settlement Facility (CLSF)?

The CLSF is a pooled liquidity and settlement framework that supports inter-SACCO lending,...

Liquidity & Settlement FAQs

How does the CLSF benefit SACCOs?

It improves liquidity resilience, reduces settlement failures, mitigates systemic risk, and...

Liquidity & Settlement FAQs

How does SCK address cybersecurity and data protection?

SCK provides Security as a Service (SECaaS), including centralized security monitoring, fraud...

Security, Compliance & Risk Management FAQs

Does SCK support regulatory compliance?

Yes. Compliance is embedded into SCK’s systems through standardized controls, audit trails,...

Security, Compliance & Risk Management FAQs

How are SCK services priced?

Services are offered on a shared cost and service based pricing model designed to remain...

Cost & Sustainability FAQs

How does SCK help reduce SACCO operating costs?

By eliminating duplicated infrastructure, lowering capital expenditure, pooling expertise,...

Cost & Sustainability FAQs

Does SCK work with regulators and partners?

Yes. SCK collaborates with regulators, technology providers, financial institutions, and...

Partnerships & Sector Development FAQs

How does SCK contribute to the future of the SACCO sector?

SCK enables SACCOs to operate like Tier-1 financial institutions securely, efficiently, and...

Partnerships & Sector Development FAQs

What is SCK’s long term vision?

To be the trusted shared services backbone of Kenya’s SACCO sector, enabling interoperable,...

About SACCO Central Kenya FAQs