The Kenyan government is prioritizing the modernization of its cooperative movement, highlighting the crucial role of the proposed Cooperative Bill in strengthening governance and safeguarding member savings.

• The Cooperative Bill aims to protect over Sh1 trillion in savings held by more than eight million Sacco members.
• Key figures involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.
• The government plans increased public investment and aims to double cooperative membership from 14 million to over 28 million.