Deposit-Taking Licensed by SASRA (deposit-taking) 2026

Southern Star Sacco Society Ltd

Mt Building, Chuka Town, Tharaka Nithi County

Branches

Meru Branch
Meru Town
Head Office Branch
MT Building, Chuka Town, next to Tharaka Nithi County Offices
Chuka Town Branch
Opposite Farmline Stores, Chuka
Marimanti Branch
Opposite Marimanti Stage, off Gatunga Road
Kitengela Branch
Milele Centre, behind Nomads Hotel, Kitengela
Githurai Branch
Next to Riflo Stage, along Thika Superhighway Exit 9, Githurai
Chogoria Branch
Opposite Chogoria Hospital
Mwangarimwe Branch
Next to Muthambi Sub County Headquarters, Mwangarimwe
Kianjagi Branch
Next to the County Offices, Kianjagi
Kibugua Branch
Kibugua Shopping Centre
Kiangua Branch
Kiangua Shopping Centre
Kamakis Branch
Capital One Plaza 1st floor, Eastern Bypass, Kamakis

How to join

Registration feeKSh 200
Minimum share capitalKSh 5,000

Bring:

  • Clear copy of National ID
  • Passport size photo (45x35mm, colour, white background)
  • Duly filled application form
  • Registration fee KES 200
  • KRA PIN certificate
  • Share capital KES 5,000 (can start with KES 100)
Apply online We send your application to the SACCO.

Need a guarantor in Southern Star?

Be the first on the guarantor board: members guarantee each other, and phone numbers are shared only when both agree.

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Shares for sale

None listed right now. Post a buy request or sell yours.

Southern Star: questions members ask

What is the Southern Star Paybill number?

The Southern Star M-Pesa Paybill number is 512700. Use Southern Star Sacco account number as the account number.

How do I top up my Southern Star shares or deposits?

Go to M-Pesa, Lipa na M-Pesa, Pay Bill, enter business number 512700, then the account. Use Southern Star Sacco account number as the account number. Keep the M-Pesa message as your receipt.

How do I check my Southern Star balance?

You can dial *346# and log in with your member details to see your deposits, shares and loan balance. If you haven't registered for mobile banking, register at any Southern Star branch.

Does Southern Star have mobile banking?

Yes: USSD *346#.

What is the Southern Star contact number?

Phone: (+254) 705 825 601 and Email: info@southernstar.co.ke.

Where are Southern Star's branches?

Southern Star has 12 offices in Meru, Chuka, Marimanti, Kitengela, Githurai, Chogoria, Mwangarimwe, Kianjagi, Kibugua, Kiangua and Kamakis. The head office is at Mt Building, Chuka Town.

How do I join Southern Star?

You need: clear copy of National ID, passport size photo (45x35mm, colour, white background), duly filled application form, registration fee KES 200, kRA PIN certificate and share capital KES 5,000 (can start with KES 100). Expect a registration fee of KSh 200 and minimum share capital of KSh 5,000. You can apply online on SaccoLink and we'll send your application to Southern Star.

How do I get a loan from Southern Star?

Loans are for members. How long you must save first, how much you can borrow against your deposits, and how many guarantors you need are set by Southern Star, so ask a branch for the loan form and current terms. If you need a guarantor from Southern Star, its SaccoLink guarantor board lets members guarantee each other.

How do I leave Southern Star or withdraw my savings?

Give Southern Star written notice. Deposits are usually refunded after a notice period once your loans and any guarantees you have given are cleared. Share capital is normally not refunded, but you can sell it to another member, for example on SaccoLink.

Is Southern Star licensed by SASRA?

Yes. Southern Star is on SASRA's list of SACCOs licensed to take deposits (FOSA) for 2026, so it can offer withdrawable savings accounts as well as loans.

Details from the SACCO's official website. Last checked 24 Oct 2026. Something wrong or missing? Suggest an edit.

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