Impact of Co-Operative Societies Front Office Banking Services (FOSA), on the Co-Operative Societies A Case of Mwalimu SACCO - Nairobi
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relatively new concept of 
provision of banking services by co-operative societies. The operation of this services and their impact on the co-operative societies, its members and the financial sector at large had not been documented.This is an exploratory research seeking to explore and bring to better understanding this product in the financial sector. Being a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya, the starting point was: - 
1. To establish the legislation under which this services are registered if 
any so as to establish their scope and limitations. 
2. The relationship between the co-operative societies offering this 
services and the Co-operative Bank of Kenya limited was 
established. 
3. The research also seeked to establish the eligibility of customers, 
and looked into the growth of deposits and membership in the period they have been in existence. 
4. Lastly the research established the growth potential within the niche 
market and determined their long-term viability using existing 
financial and mathematical ratios. 
The data collected was mainly secondary data from the organizations 
records. It was organized and analyzed inline with the study's objectives.