Stima DT Sacco CEO Gamaliel Hassan has asserted that SACCOs are independent institutions and external parties cannot access members' savings. This statement addresses speculation about the government potentially tapping into SACCO funds.

• SACCOs hold over Sh1 trillion in member savings.
• Key statement made by Stima DT Sacco CEO Dr. Gamaliel Hassan.
• The Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to strengthen regulation by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) and proposes a secondary SACCO for liquidity support.