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MITANYEN COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION (MitaCCUL) is a Dynamic People-Owned Savings and Loans Cooperative Society that is operated on sound Cooperative and business principles.
The main purpose of MitaCCUL is to provide its members (owners) with required quality and affordable financial products and services which do not only meet but exceed members' expectations. MitaCCUL accepts savings and grant loans to members in need at reasonable rates of interest.

At the Annual General Meeting, the members review the progress of the union and take decisions on its future.
These members elect a Board of Directors to manage MitaCCUL. This BOD employs staff to run the day-to-day affairs of the union under their supervision and control. The BOD is further split into various committees such as Credit committee, Education Committee, Project Committee, etc. to ensure that the union serves the best interest of the members.

The General Assembly also elects a Supervisory Board that watches the activities of the union and ensures its smooth functioning. The Women's Committee encourages female participation in MitaCCUL as well as ensures the financial empowerment of female members. The Youth Committee encourages youths to join the credit union and be able to save, borrow and plan for a better future.

Dear would-be member, il's very simple to become a member. You can consult the head office or any of our branches and fulfil the following requirements:
  1. Fill a membership form with the assistance of a credit union staff using your NIC, Passport or birth certificate(for minors)
  2. Buy 75 shares of 1,000 FRS each i.e. 75,000 FRS refundable upon termination of membership or transfer to another Credit Union. With at least 20 shares, you can start an account.
  3. Save at least 5,000 FRS and make it grow by saving regularly
  4. Summit 2 passport size photographs (4x4) to be affixed on your passbook and membership form for easy identification.
  5. Pay a building fee of 15,000 FRS
  6. Sign a membership register and signature card.
  7. Own the Union Uniform
Once the above conditions have been fulfilled, you automatically become the owner (shareholder) of MitaCCUL and not a customer. Your transactions are confidential.

NB: Our website can also be visited for the required forms for account opening for distant members. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?

  1. Interest and dividends are calculated monthly and paid yearly on your savings and shares respectively.
  2. As a member, you democratically take decision on the smooth functioning of MitaCCUL
  3. Deposits in your current account can be withdrawn at will and at short notice without any charge.
  4. You are a shareholder of a reputable financial institution that is affiliated to CamCCUL Ltd, ACCOSCA in Kenya, WOCCU in Madison USA as well as they DID in Canada, MitaCCUL has all technical assistance from these reputable international organizations.
  5. Our loan interest rate is affordable.
  6. You receive free education and business training on productive credit and business creation, keeping of business records, etc.
  7. You have a secured and reliable place to save your money and to present your financial problems for solutions.
  8. You meet competent, polite and friendly staffs who serve you within the shortest possible time.
  9. We are flexible in transferring your account from our credit union to another.
  10. Your life savings and loans are insured.
  11. You benefit from many lines of credit, products and services which will be explained to you when you come to the office.
  12. We have an operating ATM machine which enables members to do withdrawals 24hrs/24 even when the office is locked.
SHARES ACCOUNT
This is the account that makes you a member and an owner. Shares can be increased by decision of the General meeting provided that the total shares of MitaCCUL should constitute 10% of total assets as required by COBAC.
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Money saves in this account represents your permanent capital which yields interest monthly but paid to you yearly. This is the most income generating account to members. The Credit Union considers your eligibility to take a loan on your regularity in savings habits. Since members' savings are invested in order to earn and pay reasonable interest at the end of the year, members are required to give at least a month before withdrawal from their savings. For distant members, you can download a sample withdrawal notice form, fill it, scan it neatly and send to our official emails, mitaccul@mitaccul.org or mitanyen2000@yahoo.com.
DEPOSITACCOUNT (CURRENT ACCOUNT)
This is an account in which money is deposited and withdrawn at any time without notice, but for huge sums. This an account which secures money for daily use. No interest is paid on money kept in this account since it cannot be invested.
LOANS ACCOUNT
You can only obtain a loan when need money and you are sure of the means to repay the loan. MitaCCUL however, encourages members to obtain loans especially for productive ventures. Our staff will talk to you about the productive credit scheme of MitaCCUL.
GROUP ACCOUNTS
Apart from personal account, groups such as families, Njangi groups, village councils, churches, schools, developmental organizations, clubs etc. are encourage to open their accounts with MitaCCUL for the safety of their group money. Interest is paid on money in this account.
MINORACCOUNTS
Through MitaCCUL, the future of your children can be prepared by opening a savings account for your child even from the day of birth. You can withdraw from this account for Education, Medical, etc. purposes without any notification, except for huge sums. Interest is also paid on these savings.
SPECIAL WITHDRAWAL SLIPS (S.W.S)
Just like cheque booklets, you can use MitaCCUL's special withdrawal slip to authorize a third party to withdraw from your account. It can be used only on the following accounts; Member's deposit accounts, group savings/deposit accounts, minor savings/deposit accounts.
PAYMENT OF SALARIES.
With the help of our salary code, we pay salaries of civil servants and pensioners. Members concerned should rush to the office and fulfil the necessary requirements. Those whose salaries are paid through MitaCCUL obtain loans at short notice.
INSTANT INTER-BRANCH MONEY TRANSFER SERVICE
You can send and receive money within MitaCCUL branches within a maximum period of 10mins.
OTHER SERVICES
Include productive loans, special business loans, small business loans, hire-purchase loans, contract financing loans, etc. For social loans, we offer the following: Education, medical, cry-die, marriages, residential buildings, Njangi financing, bank caution, etc. please come to MitaCCUL office and obtain more information.
We equally operate daily savings and micro credit facilities.
Brief Statistical information of MitaCCUL as at 31/12/2024
Total Membership: 14,679
Total Share/savings: 10.8 milliards
Outstanding Loans: 8.5 milliards

This is where a member blocks fresh funds in the
credit union at a fixed pre-determined (very juicy)
rate of remuneration payable semi annually. It's
remuneration rate is far above that of savings and
preference shares. The duration of the investment is determined and agreed upon at the beginning and it's renewable. The service is limited to a few members
who show up within a given time frame.

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At MitaCCUL, every member matters. Whether you’re a farmer, teacher, trader, or student, we’re here to support your journey. Join a trusted community where your goals are our priority. Step into a brighter financial future—with MitaCCUL by your side.

MINADER NO. 18/036/CMR/NW/38/203/ CCA/036004/036004000 COBAC Decision D – 2001/05 of 11/01/2001
Code NO. 19704 MINFI NO. 00353 of 27/07/2001

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