
Deputy President Kindiki emphasized the importance of cooperatives in driving Kenya's economic transformation, highlighting that approximately 14 million Kenyans are members of such organizations. This includes 8 million individuals who are part of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs), which together manage savings exceeding Sh1 trillion.
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