
05/07/2025
MACHAKOS CO-OPERATIVES POST KES 3.5B TURNOVER, KES 13.7B IN ASSETS
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti today led the County’s celebrations to mark International Co-operatives Day (Ushirika Day) 2025, held under the global theme “Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.”
Addressing co-operative societies and SACCOs drawn from across the county, the Governor acknowledged the vital role of co-operatives in transforming lives,not only in agriculture, but also in trade, services, transport, and other sectors. She noted that these member-owned institutions continue to drive financial inclusion, shared prosperity, and grassroots development.
Machakos County currently boasts 393 registered co-operative societies with over 259,000 members, an annual turnover of KSh 3.5 billion, and a cumulative share capital and asset base of KSh 13.7 billion. These figures, the Governor said, reflect the strength and resilience of the movement and its contribution to economic growth.
Several outstanding SACCOs were recognized and awarded for their exemplary performance, innovation, and impact in advancing co-operative values.
The Governor commended their efforts in empowering communities and pledged her administration’s continued support for co-operatives as engines for inclusive growth, youth and women empowerment, and sustainable economic transformation across all wards.