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Become a member

Joining Chitukuko SACCO makes you a part-owner of the cooperative — with a say in how it's run and access to savings and loan products built around your goals.

Why join

What membership gives you

A one-time share purchase and an initial deposit is all it takes to get started.

  • 1A vote in how the cooperative is run — one member, one vote, regardless of savings balance.
  • 2Access to five loan products once your savings and shares meet the minimum threshold.
  • 3A share in the cooperative that's refundable in full if you ever leave.
  • 4A dedicated savings officer to help you choose the right products for your goals.
What you'll need

Requirements to apply

  • Fill in a membership application form.
  • Pay a one-time membership fee of K2,000.
  • Commit to a monthly minimum contribution of K7,000 or more to shares.
  • Commit to a monthly minimum contribution of K2,000 or more to deposits.
  • Contribute K1,500 towards funeral cover.
  • Pay a monthly service fee of K900.

For institutions applying as a group: at least 10 individual members must be willing to join.

Membership application

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A membership officer will contact you within 2 business days.

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Membership types

Two ways to join

Most members join as individuals, but we also welcome group applications from workplaces and associations.

INDIVIDUAL

Individual Membership

For any eligible adult joining on their own behalf.

  • One-time share purchase
  • Personal savings & loan products
  • One member, one vote
  • Apply online or at any branch
GROUP / WORKPLACE

Group Membership

For workplaces, associations, or savings groups joining together.

  • Coordinated payroll deductions
  • A named group contact person
  • Each member still holds individual shares
  • Ask us about setting up a group agreement
How it works

From application to active member

01

Apply

Fill in the form above or visit any branch with your documents.

02

Purchase shares

Buy your minimum share to formally join the cooperative.

03

Open savings

Make your opening deposit into the product of your choice.

04

Start growing

Save regularly, and become eligible for loans over time.

FAQs

Common questions before you join

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Membership is open to civil servants, teachers, small business owners, farmers, private sector employees, family members of existing members, retirees, and members of the general public who meet our basic eligibility requirements.

Joining costs a one-time membership fee of K2,000, plus a monthly minimum contribution of K7,000 to shares, K2,000 to deposits, K1,500 towards funeral cover, and a K900 monthly service fee.

Complete the application form on this page, or visit any branch with a valid ID, proof of income, and two passport photos. A membership officer will follow up within a couple of business days.

Loan eligibility is based on your savings and share balance, so it depends on how much and how consistently you save after joining. Speak to a loans officer for guidance specific to your situation.

Yes — shares are refundable in full when a member formally exits the cooperative, subject to the standard exit process and settlement of any outstanding obligations.

As a member-owned cooperative, the fund is made up entirely of members' own savings and shares, governed democratically by the membership. Ask our team for details on our specific safeguards and oversight.

Still have questions before you apply?

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