BENSON WACHIURI : HOW MENTOR SACCO HAS HELPED ME SECURE MY FUTURE
At just 35, Benson Wachiuri is already laying down the bricks of financial independence, literally. From owning a piece of land to building rental houses and growing a steady income stream, Wachiuri’s story is a testament to the transformative power of savings, strategic borrowing, and the right financial partner. For him, that partner has been Mentor Sacco.
Wachiuri, who resides in Kangema sub-county, joined Mentor Sacco in early 2018. Introduced by a friend, he says it was one of the most rewarding decisions he ever made as a young adult. And like many others, he wishes he had joined earlier. “If someone had introduced me to Mentor Sacco earlier, I’d have accomplished a lot in my life by now,” he reflects.
Sacco solutions that actually work
Through Mentor Sacco, Wachiuri has accessed multiple loan facilities that have directly contributed to his personal development. From purchasing land to constructing rental houses, his progress is visible and profitable.
Beyond large investments, Wachiuri appreciates the reliability of Mentor Sacco when it comes to quick financial support. “You can access emergency funds in as little as twelve hours,” he explains. “Whether it’s to fix a sudden expense or take advantage of an opportunity, the Sacco is dependable.” Today, thanks to the income from his rental units, Wachiuri is not only meeting his financial needs, but is also planning to invest more in the future.
As a young man, Wachiuri understands the temptations many youth face, especially the rising popularity of betting. But instead of gambling his hard-earned income, he has chosen to invest it in shares, savings, and real estate.
He urges fellow youth to avoid being carried by the wind easily. “Instead of engaging in gambling using your salary, imagine what consistent deposits into a Mentor Sacco account could do for your future,” he advises. “With proper discipline, that money could help you start a business, build a home, or even educate your children.”
A hidden gem of knowledge
Wachiuri is an avid participant in the Sacco’s members’ information and education days – popularly known as MIDs. He has attended four MIDs since joining the Sacco and doesn’t plan on missing any in the years ahead. “These events give us access to the directors and management as well as a chance to ask questions, and receive answers directly,” he says. “You may not get such comprehensive information by just walking into a branch,” he adds. He also lauded the improved customer experience this year, with tokens and reimbursements processed quickly as Mentor Sacco continues to embrace digitalization.
For Wachiuri, Mentor Sacco is a symbol of community and shared success. He has witnessed the Sacco grow from 4,000 to over 50,000 members and its asset base doubling from Kshs. 7 billion in 2014 to over Kshs. 14 billion currently. He attributes this growth to the supportive management team of the Sacco, the unity of members who take loans, build savings, and believe in the spirit of cooperatives.
To those still watching from the sidelines, he offers a challenge: join now, or risk being left behind. “Mentor Sacco is one of Kenya’s leading tier-one Saccos. When you are part of it, you are not just saving—you are growing, learning, and being mentored for the future.”
