Head Office, KISE, Nairobi Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm · Friday 8:00am–4:00pm
Who we are

A co-operative built on people, not profit

KISE SACCO brings the KISE community together to save regularly, borrow responsibly and build lasting financial security — owned and governed by the members it serves.

Our story

Rooted at KISE, growing with every member

KISE SACCO is headquartered at the Kenya Institute of Special Education in Kasarani, Nairobi — a community of educators, specialists and professionals dedicated to inclusion and service. The SACCO extends that same spirit of mutual support to money: members pool their savings, and those savings become affordable credit for fellow members.

Because the SACCO is owned by its members, surpluses are not paid to outside shareholders. They are returned to members as dividends on share capital and interest on deposits, or reinvested in better services — as decided by members at the Annual General Meeting.

Today, KISE SACCO combines that co-operative tradition with a modern, secure digital platform, so members can save, borrow and stay informed from wherever they are.

What guides us

Mission, vision & values

Our mission

To mobilise members’ savings and provide affordable, accessible financial services that improve the economic wellbeing of every member.

Our vision

To be the trusted financial partner of the KISE community — secure, member-centred and forward-looking.

Our values

Integrity, transparency, equity, respect and empathy — in every decision, every transaction and every conversation.

How co-operatives work

Guided by the seven co-operative principles

Adopted by co-operatives worldwide through the International Co-operative Alliance, these principles shape how KISE SACCO is run.

01

Voluntary and open membership

Open to all who can use our services and accept the responsibilities of membership, without discrimination.

02

Democratic member control

Members set policy and elect leaders. Each member has one vote, regardless of how much they save.

03

Member economic participation

Members contribute capital fairly and share in the surplus in proportion to their participation.

04

Autonomy and independence

The SACCO is an autonomous, self-help organisation controlled by its members.

05

Education, training and information

We invest in financial education for members, leaders and staff.

06

Co-operation among co-operatives

We strengthen the movement by working with other co-operatives locally and nationally.

07

Concern for community

We work for the sustainable development of the communities our members belong to.

Governance

Accountable to members, always

Clear roles and independent oversight protect members’ money and keep decisions transparent.

General meeting

The supreme authority of the SACCO. Members approve the by-laws, elect leaders, receive audited accounts and decide on dividends.

Board of directors

Elected by members to set strategy and policy, approve budgets and oversee management on members’ behalf.

Supervisory oversight

Independent checks on the board and management, backed by internal audit, external auditors and a complete digital audit trail.

Co-operative societies in Kenya are registered under the Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 490); deposit-taking SACCOs are additionally licensed by the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA).

Visit us

Find us at KISE, Kasarani

Kenya Institute of Special Education, Kasarani — off Thika Road (Exit 8, Kasarani–Mwiki Road), Nairobi

  • Head Office, KISE, Nairobi
    P.O. Box 48413-00100, Nairobi
  • Opening hours
    Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm · Friday 8:00am–4:00pm
  • 0111 055 810 · Kisesacco@kise.ac.ke
Contact & directions
Membership is open

Start your KISE SACCO journey today

Apply online in about ten minutes. Our team reviews every application and will be in touch.