Kenya’s Sacco regulator sets up unit to police activities, probe fraud

Arrest.

The Sacco anti-fraud unit will ensure that culprits are prosecuted. PHOTO | FILE

An anti-fraud unit has been established to serve Kenya’s Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (Saccos).

Set up by regulator Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra), the Sacco Societies Fraud Investigation Unit (SSFIU) will probe and address increasing graft cases in the sector.