ACCOSCA Granted Diplomatic Status for Financial Inclusion

• 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 

The Government of Kenya (GoK) has granted the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) Diplomatic Status under the Privileges and Immunities Act (Cap. 179).

This landmark recognition was announced by H.E.Dr.Hon.Musalia Mudavadi,Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary in charge of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, in the presence of ACCOSCA leadership led by our Executive Director George Yashon Ombado and ACCOSCA Board Vice Chairperson,David Mategwa

Cabinet Secretary emphasized that this new status elevates ACCOSCA’s global standing as a leader in advocating for financial inclusion and cooperative development across Africa.

The Host Country Status Agreement is now set to be signed in Nairobi,following Kenyan Cabinet approval on June 30, 2026, and is championed by Kenya’s Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development-Kenya.

This recognition enhances ACCOSCA’s ability to collaborate with national governments and stakeholders, reinforcing its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and sustainable development across the continent.

The Board and Management of ACCOSCA extends their heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Kenya, particularly the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development under the leadership of the Sector Cabinet Secretary, Hon. FCPA Wycliffe Oparanya

EGH, for this recognition.While remaining committed to fostering partnerships and empowering member institutions as the Voice for credit unions in Africa, ACCOSCA aims to enhance access to affordable financial services, ultimately building resilient and prosperous communities throughout Africa.