Leaders in Kenya's cooperative movement are proposing the creation of an Economic Advisory Council to significantly strengthen governance and policy engagement within the sector.

• The proposed highest advisory body will provide strategic guidance to the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK).
• This initiative was a key outcome of a two-day meeting convened by the CAK, involving leaders from various cooperative subsectors.
• A core focus includes improving the relationship between cooperative boards and management to enhance service delivery and ensure clear separation of governance and management roles.