Mwalimu National Sacco — Kenya’s Largest Teachers’ Sacco | Business Listings Kenya

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🏦 Deposit-Taking Sacco

Mwalimu National Sacco

The largest African Sacco, born of the premise that we are who we are because a teacher believed in us — savings, loans, and financial services for teachers nationwide. Shaping Tomorrow. Together.

📍 Mwalimu Towers, Hill Lane, Upperhill, Nairobi
🏦 Deposit-Taking Sacco
📅 Serving Teachers Nationwide
🏢 18 Branches Nationwide

📋 About Mwalimu National Sacco

Mwalimu National is the largest African Sacco, with a membership drawn from teachers all over Kenya. The Sacco was created to enable teachers — the people who shaped and believed in generations of Kenyans — to access affordable financial services, and it enjoys membership from all parts of the country. Mwalimu National moved from Development House to Tom Mboya Street in 1984, and 34 years later acquired land in Upperhill and constructed its current premises, Mwalimu Towers, along Hill Lane, off Mara Road.

Membership is open to employees of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Post-Primary and TVET institutions, TSC Secretariat and Mwalimu Sacco staff, primary school teachers with a Diploma qualification and above, former TSC employees now in formal public or private employment, and teachers employed by school Boards of Management with a Diploma qualification and above. The Sacco operates through both BOSA (Back Office Service Activity) for loan products against member deposits, and FOSA (Front Office Service Activity), its banking arm offering affordable day-to-day banking services. Notably, the Sacco’s WEZESHA product allows new members to access funds of up to KES 600,000 immediately after their first savings deduction goes through, without the standard six-month waiting period required for other loan products. Members can transact conveniently through Go-Mobile, the Sacco’s mobile banking platform.

🏷️ Company Details

TypeDeposit-Taking Sacco (DT-Sacco)
Membership BaseTeachers, TSC Staff & Related Education Sector Employees
RankingLargest African Sacco (Teacher Membership)
Head OfficeMwalimu Towers, Hill Lane, off Mara Road, Upperhill, Nairobi
CityNairobi, Kenya
Postal AddressP.O. Box 62641-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Branches18+ Nationwide
Phone020 295 6000 / 0709 898 000
Free SMS Line20156
Emailmwalimu@mwalimunational.coop
Websitemwalimunational.coop

⚙️ Products & Services

🔵 BOSA (Back Office Service Activity) Loans
🔵 FOSA (Front Office) Banking
🔵 WEZESHA Loan (No 6-Month Wait)
🔵 S.A.Y.E (Save As You Earn) Loans
🔵 Advance Dividends
🔵 Salary-Based Loans
🔵 Go-Mobile Banking
🔵 Savings Accounts
🔵 Free SMS Notifications (20156)

🏢 Branch Locations & Contacts

BranchLocationPhone
Upperhill (Head Office)Mwalimu Towers, Hill Lane, off Mara Road020 295 6000 / 0709 898 000
Nairobi (CBD)Mwalimu Co-op House, Tom Mboya Street0709 898 000
TSC HQsTSC HQs, Upperhill, Kilimanjaro Road0709 898 000
KisumuReinsurance Plaza, Oginga Odinga Road0709 898 000
NyeriMwalimu Co-op House, Kanisa Road0709 898 000
MombasaPandheer Court, Nkuruma Road0709 898 000
KisiiLengetia Building, Kisumu-Kisii Main Street0709 898 000
NakuruVickers House, Kenyatta Avenue0709 898 000
EldoretZion Mall, Uganda Road0709 898 000
KakamegaCannon Awori Street0709 898 000
MachakosMbolu Malu Road0709 898 000
EmbuWanjiru Mugo Shopping Centre, Kubu Kubu Road0709 898 000
KituiBonus Mall, Mukuti Street0709 898 000
MeruSawa Sawa Building, Kirukuri Street0709 898 000
WebuyeAfro Fancy House, Kenyatta Street0709 898 000
Homa Bay / RongoHoma Bay Road0709 898 000
ThikaThika Bazaar, Kenyatta Street0709 898 000
KapenguriaKapenguria Kraal Building, Mawingo Lane, off Kapenguria-Lodwar Highway0709 898 000

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Saturday8:00 AM – 1:00 PMOpen
SundayClosed
📱 Go-Mobile banking is available 24/7 for members to transact from the comfort of their home or office. Free SMS notifications sent to 20156.

🗺️ Service Areas

📍 Nairobi (Upperhill, CBD, TSC HQs)
📍 Coast Region (Mombasa)
📍 Nyanza (Kisumu, Kisii, Homa Bay)
📍 Rift Valley (Nakuru, Eldoret, Kapenguria)
📍 Central Kenya (Nyeri, Embu, Thika)
📍 Western Kenya (Kakamega, Webuye)
📍 Eastern Kenya (Meru, Kitui, Machakos)

📸 Photos

Mwalimu towers Nairobi Mwalimu Towers — head office along Hill Lane, Upperhill, Nairobi
A Mwalimu National Sacco branch serving teacher members across KenyaA Mwalimu National Sacco branch serving teacher members across Kenya
Go-Mobile — Mwalimu National's mobile banking platform for membersGo-Mobile — Mwalimu National’s mobile banking platform for members

members accessing affordable financial help

A teacher member accessing affordable financial services through Mwalimu National

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📍 Location & Map (Head Office)

📍 Mwalimu Towers, Hill Lane, off Mara Road, Upperhill, Nairobi, Kenya · Get Directions →

📬 Contact Information

🌐 Websitemwalimunational.coop
📞 Phone020 295 6000 / 0709 898 000
💬 Free SMS Line20156
📧 Emailmwalimu@mwalimunational.coop
📍 Head OfficeMwalimu Towers, Hill Lane, off Mara Road, Upperhill, P.O. Box 62641-00200, Nairobi, Kenya

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⭐ Reviews & Ratings

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Mwalimu National is deeply trusted by Kenya’s teaching community for its no-hidden-charges approach, transparent loan products like WEZESHA, and its wide branch network reaching teachers even in more remote counties.

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Teacher Josephine Adhiambo
Member, Kisumu · April 2026
★★★★★

“As a new TSC employee, I applied for the WEZESHA loan right after my first deduction and got KES 500,000 without waiting the usual six months. That flexibility helped me settle into my new posting without financial stress.”

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Teacher Dennis Kiprono
Member, Eldoret · February 2026
★★★★★

“Unlike bank loans with all their hidden charges, Mwalimu National’s fees are clear from the start. I use Go-Mobile to check my savings and loan balance from home, which saves me a trip to the branch.”

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Teacher Mary Wanjala
Member, Kapenguria · December 2025
★★★★☆

“Really appreciate having a Mwalimu branch this far out in West Pokot — many financial institutions don’t reach us here. Service is generally good, though queues can build up on paydays around the 25th of the month.”

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Teacher Samuel Mwangi
Member, TSC HQs Branch · September 2025
★★★★★

“Been a member for over 20 years and watched the Sacco grow from Tom Mboya Street offices to the impressive Mwalimu Towers. Dividends have generally been reliable and it feels good to be part of an institution built by teachers, for teachers.”

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join Mwalimu National Sacco?

Membership is open to TSC employees in Post-Primary and TVET institutions, TSC Secretariat and Mwalimu Sacco staff, primary school teachers with a Diploma qualification and above, former TSC employees now in formal employment, and teachers employed by school Boards of Management with a Diploma and above.

Where is Mwalimu National Sacco head office?

The head office is at Mwalimu Towers, Hill Lane, off Mara Road, Upperhill, Nairobi. P.O. Box 62641-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Call 020 295 6000 or 0709 898 000.

What is the WEZESHA loan product?

WEZESHA (meaning "to enable") is a unique Mwalimu National loan product that allows new members to access funds of up to KES 600,000 immediately after their first savings deduction goes through, without the standard six-month waiting period required for other loan products.

How many branches does Mwalimu National Sacco have?

Mwalimu National operates 18+ branches across Kenya, including Upperhill (HQ), Nairobi CBD, TSC HQs, Kisumu, Nyeri, Mombasa, Kisii, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Machakos, Embu, Kitui, Meru, Webuye, Homa Bay/Rongo, Thika, and Kapenguria.

What is Go-Mobile?

Go-Mobile is Mwalimu National's mobile banking system, enabling members to transact conveniently from the comfort of their home or office without needing to visit a branch.

Does Mwalimu National charge hidden fees on loans?

Mwalimu National positions itself as transparent compared to banks, stating that Sacco loans do not carry the hidden charges (such as insurance fees and premature clearance charges) that are common with bank loans, and interest rates are clearly stated upfront for each loan product.

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Grace Wanjiku is a commerce writer dedicated to helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive in East Africa. A graduate of Commerce from the University of Nairobi, she focuses on digital banking solutions, mobile money integration, and local market trends across Kenya’s counties. When not analyzing market shifts, Grace manages verified data updates for the Business.co.ke local directory. She can be reached at grace.wanjiku@business.co.ke
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