Afya Sacco, established on 8th May 1971, is a democratic, member-driven, self-help financial institution. With an asset base exceeding 20.94 billion and a membership of over 38,000, Afya Sacco is the 5th largest Sacco in Kenya.
Membership Eligibility
The following groups are eligible to join Afya Sacco:
- Employees of the Ministry of Health, other government ministries, and parastatals.
- Employees of Afya Co-operative Saving and Credit Society and its subsidiaries.
- Staff of Nurses and Midwives Council of Kenya.
- Employees of quasi-government institutions under the Ministry of Health, such as:
- KEMRI
- KETRI
- Kenyatta National Hospital
- Kenya Medical Training College
- Workers of health-related organisations registered in Kenya.
- Past members who resigned but own shares in Afya Investments Co-operative Society Limited.
- Retired members who continue contributing a minimum of Kshs 3,000 monthly.
Membership Requirements
To become a member:
- Application Form
Complete the prescribed application for membership form. - Documentation
Attach the following documents:- Photostat copy of the latest payslip.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Photostat copy of your National ID.
- For Parastatal and Health-Related Employees
Obtain a commitment letter from your employer stating their willingness to deduct and remit shares to the society on your behalf. - Payments
- Kshs 500 monthly shares contribution until you reach a total of Kshs 20,000.
- Kshs 5,000 monthly deposits.
- Kshs 1,000 membership fee (one-off).
- Kshs 300 Afya Benevolent Fund fee.
- Submission
Submit completed membership forms to the nearest branch for recommendation and onward transmission to the headquarters. - Withdrawal
Members can withdraw from the Sacco due to death, resignation, or retirement.
Afya Sacco Contacts
- Head Office: Afya Centre Building, 5th Floor, Nairobi.
- Contact: 020 222 3959.
