About us · Kuhusu sisi
A cooperative built by and for Kenya's meat value chain
MeatSoko SACCO ni chama cha ushirika kinachomilikiwa na wanachama, kinachotoa akiba na ufadhili kwa gharama zilizo wazi.
What MeatSoko SACCO is
A SACCO is a financial cooperative. Members save together, own shares, and use their pooled money to support each other's livelihoods. Every member has an equal vote, whatever the size of their savings.
MeatSoko SACCO keeps costs clear. We do not charge interest. Instead, we buy assets and sell them at a disclosed price, lease equipment, enter business partnerships, and provide emergency support repaid at the amount received.
Our approach is fair finance that anyone can understand. Members value transparent terms linked to real work and shared responsibility.
Our values
Fairness
Costs, profit and risk are shared fairly and explained in plain language before anyone signs.
Transparency
Members see every fee, margin and ratio, and receive audited accounts every year.
Member ownership
Members own the SACCO, elect its leaders and decide on dividends at the AGM.
Solidarity
We help members through hard times with emergency support, not growing debt.
Who we serve
- Livestock farmers and pastoralists — restocking after drought, fattening for market, and growing breeding herds.
- Butchers and meat retailers — equipping shops with freezers, chillers and tools, and saving from daily sales.
- Traders — buying and selling livestock between markets.
- Transporters and cold-chain partners — motorbikes, refrigerated vans and reefer units that keep meat safe.
- Hotels, restaurants and institutional buyers — cold storage and kitchen equipment.
- MeatSoko staff and contractors — disciplined savings through payroll check-off.
- Meat-sector workers — slaughterhouse staff, meat inspectors, loaders and market workers.
- Community members and chamas — groups saving and investing together.
Our member-owned model
Members own it
Every member buys shares and becomes a part-owner. No outside company or single investor controls the SACCO.
Members elect the leaders
At the Annual General Meeting, members elect the Board and Supervisory Committee, approve the accounts, and decide on any dividend.
Members see the results
Members receive the audited accounts and annual report.
Our connection to the MeatSoko ecosystem
MeatSoko SACCO was inspired by the MeatSoko ecosystem of businesses working across Kenya's meat value chain. That ecosystem showed a clear need: farmers, butchers and transporters needed fair financing that understands how their businesses actually earn.
But a SACCO must protect its members' money above all else. That is why MeatSoko SACCO is set up as a completely separate, member-owned cooperative.
Clear separation from MeatSoko Group
MeatSoko SACCO is a separate, member-owned cooperative. It is not part of MeatSoko Group's commercial meat, logistics, technology or shop businesses, and MeatSoko Group does not guarantee member savings.
- Separate board, accounts, bank accounts and auditors
- Member funds are never mixed with MeatSoko Group money
- Members are never required to buy from or sell to MeatSoko Group
- Any deal involving MeatSoko Group is disclosed and must be at market price
- Your SACCO information is not shared with MeatSoko Group for marketing
Visit MeatSoko Group (opens in a new tab) for its commercial meat, logistics and shop services.
Our finance approach
- No interest — on savings, financing or late payments.
- Every product is linked to a real asset, partnership or genuine need.
- Every cost, margin and ratio is disclosed before you sign.
- Members' money is invested only in approved business activities.
- Hardship is met with patience and support, not penalties that grow.
- Income, costs and reserves are recorded in the SACCO's accounts and reviewed through its normal audit process.
Our products use five clear arrangements: asset purchase finance, livestock partnership, profit-sharing investments, equipment leasing and emergency support. Independent legal and accounting professionals are reviewing them before launch.
See how our products workFounding Members Wanted
Be one of the first owners
Founding members help write our story. You will vote at our first AGM, can stand for election to the Board, and will help decide which products we launch first.
Visit us at Kiamaiko, Nairobi, Kenya to talk to our team in person.