Capacity Building & Training

NASCU provides structured education and training programmes designed to build the knowledge, skills, and competencies of SACCO members, elected leaders, and staff. These programmes are central to strengthening governance, improving operational performance, and enhancing member confidence in the SACCO movement.

Member Education

NASCU supports SACCOs in delivering member education that promotes:

• Understanding of cooperative principles, rights, and responsibilities
• Financial literacy, savings culture, and responsible borrowing
• Active participation in SACCO governance and decision-making
• Long-term member engagement and ownership

Well-informed members are better positioned to hold leadership accountable and contribute meaningfully to the sustainability of their SACCOs.

Training for SACCO Leadership

NASCU delivers targeted training programs for SACCO management staff to strengthen operational capacity and institutional effectiveness. The training focuses on:

• Governance and Fiduciary Awareness: Ensuring management understands their roles in supporting good governance and accountability.
• Policy Implementation and Oversight: Equipping leaders to implement and monitor SACCO policies effectively.
• Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making: Enhancing management’s ability to guide operations toward sustainable growth.
• Ethics, Accountability, and Risk Management: Promoting ethical conduct, transparency, and proactive risk mitigation in daily operations.

These programs empower SACCO management to drive efficient, responsible, and sustainable operations, contributing to the overall strength and performance of the SACCO sector.

Capacity Building for SACCO Staff

Professional training programmes are offered to SACCO management and operational staff to enhance:

• Credit administration and risk management
• Financial management and reporting
• Customer service and member relations
• Operational efficiency and use of digital systems
• Teamwork and Communication Skills
• Sales 
• Financial Literacy