SEATTLE — Two members of the African-American Credit Union Coalition will head to Kenya this fall to share their knowledge of lending and setting interest rates on savings products.

Hundreds will convene at the Africa Savings and Credit Co-operative Association African Congress, which takes place Oct. 3-6 at the Grand Regency Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and will be hosted by the World Council of Credit Unions, Canadian Co-operative Association, Irish League of Credit Unions and the Kenya Union Savings and Credit Cooperatives. The annual congress gathers representatives of savings and credit cooperatives known as SACCOs in some African countries, on a yearly basis to exchange ideas and perspectives.

Tarra Jackson, vice president of lending at Delaware Federal Credit Union, will share a presentation on the development of new lending products, risk management and things to consider when making loans. Audia Williams, president/CEO of Union Settlement Federal Credit Union, will put together a presentation on setting interest rates on savings products.