Overview
Established in 1992 as Kiambu Tea Growers Sacco, Tai Sacco Society Limited has grown into one of Kenya’s leading deposit-taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies. Initially focused on Back Office Service Activity (BOSA), it expanded to include Front Office Service Activity (FOSA) in Githunguri Town in 1999. Rebranded in 2009 to Tai Sacco to reflect its diverse and expanding membership, the Sacco now boasts an asset base of KES 4.11 billion. Headquartered at Tai Plaza in Githunguri Town, Tai Sacco serves a wide range of members with tailored financial services.
Who Can Join?
Tai Sacco welcomes members from various sectors, including:
- Tea farmers
- Dairy farmers
- Coffee farmers
- Horticulture and floriculture farmers
- Civil servants
- Business owners
- Transport industry professionals
Membership Requirements
Membership requirements differ based on the type of account being opened.
Individual Membership
- Complete a membership application form, available on the Sacco’s website
- Submit a copy of a Kenyan National ID or valid Kenyan passport
- Provide a colored passport-size photograph
- Include a copy of a KRA PIN certificate
- Pay a one-time registration fee of KES 500
- Contribute an initial share capital of KES 1,000
Joint Membership
- Fill out a membership application form, downloadable from the Sacco’s website
- Provide copies of Kenyan National IDs or valid Kenyan passports for both applicants
- Submit colored passport-size photographs for both applicants
- Include a copy of a KRA PIN certificate
- Pay a registration fee of KES 500
- Contribute an initial share capital of KES 1,000
Group Membership
- Complete a group membership application form
- Attach minutes from a group meeting resolving to join Tai Sacco
- Submit a copy of the group’s constitution
- Provide copies of IDs, passports, or photographs of authorized signatories
- Include a copy of the group’s registration certificate
- Submit a KRA PIN number (if applicable)
- Pay a registration fee of KES 500
- Contribute an initial share capital of KES 1,000
Note
Upon successful registration, three mandatory accounts are created for each member:
- Savings Account: For general transactions
- Share Capital: Represents member ownership
- Non-Withdrawable Savings Account: Acts as a loan multiplier
Membership Benefits
Joining Tai Sacco offers numerous advantages, including:
- Access to affordable loans tailored to agricultural, business, and personal needs
- Competitive savings products to build financial stability
- Opportunities to invest in a growing financial institution
- Member-focused services with modern banking facilities
Contact Information
For inquiries or to start your membership journey, contact Tai Sacco:
Head Office: Tai Plaza, Behind Total Petrol Station, Githunguri Town
Contacts: 020 201 0334 / 0734 466 969
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