2024 SACCA Congress
Naivasha, Kenya
Under the theme “Promoting Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation through Cooperatives,” the 24th SACCA Congress continued our longstanding tradition of an annual gathering bringing together experts and industry leaders from around the world to share knowledge and experiences. Kenya was proud to host the largest cooperative event and attract diverse and international contributors.
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Presentations & Resources
Resources can be accessed using the password provided in the Congress follow-up email sent to the email address provided during registration.
Materials will be available for review until 6th December, 2024, honoring the timely, relevant insights from our 50+ international speakers.
Pre-Workshops
- Dr. Ng’anga Gachara PHD – CEO, Synergy Financial Advisory Limited (Kenya)
- Dr. Sylvester Ndiroramukama (ADE, DEEU), CEO, UCSCU (Uganda)
- Carilus Ademba (I-CUDE) – ACCOSCA Regulatory Focal Specialist (Kenya)
- Elizabeth Eurgubian – Director, External Affairs and Communications, NCUA (USA)
- Keith Morton – Director, Southern Region, NCUA (USA)
- Elijah Dede (AADE, I- CUDE), Chief Officer – Cooperative Development and Marketing, Homabay County (Kenya)
- Hillary Andrea (AADE, CanadaDE) – CEO, Tanesco SACCO (Tanzania)
- Katy Zaleski (I-CUDE) – Vice President, Human Resources, Simplicity Credit Union (USA)
- Dr. Bernard B.B.B Bingab (ADE, I-CUDE) – Board Chairperson, CUA (Ghana)
- Guest Speaker: Dawda Kujabi (AADE, DEEU) – CEO – GTUCCU (The Gambia)
- Judith Ashelynee Mubiru (ADE) – People Management Specialist – Jaans International (Uganda)
- Sibongile Mabuza (ADE, DEEU) – CEO, Hlalawati SACCO (Kingdom of Eswatini).
- Guest Speaker: David Mategwa (AADE, I-CUDE)- Vice Chairperson, ACDF and National Chairperson – Kenya National Police DT SACCO (Kenya)
- Britta Konitzer – Regional Coordinator
- Thomas Konitzer – The German
Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (Germany) - Kenneth Odhiambo (ADE, CUDE) – CEO, Mwalimu National SACCO (Kenya)
- Caleb Orwa (ADE, Caribbean DE) Internal Auditor, ACCOSCA (Kenya)
- Solomon Atsiaya (AADE, I-CUDE) – CEO, Kenya National Police DT SACCO (Kenya)
- Guest Speaker: Jeanette Makgolo (ADE, DEEU) – Commissioner General, BURS (Botswana)
- Heather McKissick (I-CUDE, AADE) President and CEO – CUES (USA)
- Florence Obura (ADE, I-CUDE) – Training Consultant, ACCOSCA (Kenya)
- Guest Speaker: Amb. Emmanuel Darko – Goodwill Ambassador, ACCOSCA (Ghana)
- Jill Nowacki (CUDE) – CEO, Humanidei (USA)
- Triza Magreta (AADE, I-CUDE) – CEO, Mudi SACCO (Malawi)
- Guest Speaker: Foday Sanyang (AADE, DEEU) CEO – NACCUG (The Gambia)
- Francis Waliwa (AADE, I-CUDE) – CEO, United Civil Servants SACCO (Malawi)
- Evelyn Olunja, (ADE, AADE)- CEO, Kenya -USA Diaspora SACCO (Kenya)
- Guest Speaker: Joseph Freddy Onata (ADE, DEEU)- CEO, Wazalendo SACCO (Uganda)
- Charles Kioko (Phd. IOD, HSC) – CEO, GDC SACCO (Kenya)
- Fredrick Muriithi – General Manager, Fresha Brands, GDC SACCO (Kenya)
Plenary Sessions
- Leveraging the Cooperative Business Model for Sustainable Economic Transformation of African Communities George Ombado (HSC, AADE, I-CUDE), Executive Director, ACCOCSA (Kenya)
- Enhancing Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Elissa McCarter Laborde – President & CEO, World Council of Credit Unions – WOCCU (USA)
- Focus on Building Capacity at the Grassroot Level: Helmut Schleweis – Chairman, The German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation – DSIK (Germany)
- The Cooperative Bank Journey: Expanding Financial Access to Underserved Communities
Dr. Gideon Muriuki (CBS, MBS) – Group Managing Director & CEO, Cooperative Bank of Kenya (Kenya)
- Embracing Protection, Safety and Sustainability of Credit Union Assets: Nelson Kuria, Chairperson CIC (Kenya)
- Grassroot Transformation through Collaborations for Financial Inclusion: Carl Manlan, Vice President, Social Impact for Visa Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (UAE)
- The Power of Strategic Partnership to Rebuild Africa through SACCO System: Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof (ADE, I-CUDE) – Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (The Gambia)
- Fostering Financing for Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises: Social Solidarity Economy: Sabelo Mbokazi, Head of Division of Labor, Employment & Immigration Africa Union Commission (Ethiopia)
- Focus on Inclusive Finance For Rural Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Value Chains: Gerardo Almaguer President and CEO Developpement International Desjardins DID (Canada)
Breakout Sessions
- Enhancing Credit Union Process to Meet Member Needs — Michael Dove (LSSMBB, CMP, CSM, CUDE)
- Innovative Membership Growth: Community Outreach — Jacob Kiplagat Mengich (AADE, CanadaDE)
- Technology Driven Strategies to Member Engagement — Christophe Bretagnolle
- Effective Membership Engagement — Thomas Belekevich
- How Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Framework Can Support Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Development Through SACCOs — Alan Moore
- Promoting Digital Economy Participation to Transform and Build Sustainable and Inclusive Communities — Carl Manlan
- Demographic Dividend: The Under-Tapped Potential of Youth, Women, and Other Minority Groups — Thomas Gachie
- Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in Africa. A Practical Experience — Gabriele Freifrau v. dem Bussche
- How to React During Economic Disruptions — Kwang-Yung Jung
- Panel: Overcoming Barriers to Financial Access for Underserved Communities — Francis Waliwa (AADE, ICUDE),Hassani Mnyone (ADE),Pa Singateh (AADE, DEEU),Dr. Brandi Stankovic (ICUDE)
- Building a Secure Digital Infrastructure to Enhance Customer Experience — Cynthia Karuri-Kropac
- Leveraging Technology for Growth: A Risk-Based Approach — Dr. Gamaliel Hassan (AADE, CUDE)
- Using Technology to Improve Efficiency and Members Satisfaction — Marvin York
- Emerging Trends in Disruptive Digital Innovation —
- Innovation for Agribusiness — Olivia Etyang’
- Strategies to Support Cooperative Integrated Methods — Charles Kioko (PhD, IOD, HSC)
- Linking Small Holder Agricultural Value Chains to Digital Finance — Jackson Kwikiriza
- Economic and Social Empowerment Through Initiatives by SACCOs — Methods Mureebe
- Building Emerging Leaders — Dr. Brandi Stankovic (ICUDE)
- Effective Diplomacy: A Road Map to Impactful Partnerships — Marlene Shiels (OBE, ICUDE)
- Ethical Decision Making in Crisis: Leadership Strategies — David Mategwa (AADE, ICUDE, OGW)
- Ethical Conflict Resolution in SACCOs — Collins Odhiambo
- Strengthening Credit Union Framework through Advocacy and Political Action — Brett Martinez
- Advocating for Reforms to Advance Financial Inclusion and Access — Hon. Jalia Bintu
- Reforms, Collaboration and Transformation for Impact: A Case of Tanzania National Network Structure — Josephat Kisamalala
- Going Green for Sustainability: Practical Initiative to Mitigating Climate Disruption — Cathie Mahon
- Navigating Regulatory Changes While Promoting Innovation and Digital Transformation — Kenneth Odhiambo (ADE, CUDE)
- Practical Steps to Mitigate Financial Exclusion — Vincent Marangu
- Global Trends: Prudential Requirements for Financial Cooperative Institutions — Prof. Tina Harrison
- Panel Discussion: Member Asset Protection Tools — Cyprian Basing (AADE, CanadaDE), David Obonyo, Edith Tusuubira, Daud Mtanthiko