Mumbo FM Umbrella Organization – Bungoma North Chapter on Friday admitted 5 groups under Muungano cluster. The cluster is within Mbakalo CBO, one of the 4 CBOs that form Bungoma North Chapter. Other CBOs are Mindanu CBO, Tongaren CBO and Naitiri CBO.
Leaders and members present showed their commitment to focus on transforming their Chamas, committing to focus their energy in the individual clubs.
Leaders present led by the Chapter Patron Kitui Okhwa Simiti put an emphasis on the position of their Chamas as their savings groups. “Chamas can come in handy, especially during an emergency or when you need a loan to kick-start a project. They are fast, convenient and the terms are far much more favorable than street lenders and loan sharks,” he said.
Mumbo FM Clubs are gaining momentum fast and their popularity is growing, especially among rural members. “When Chama money is properly harnessed, it can facilitate development and promote empowerment to members,” he said adding that some members entertain more politics at the expense of embracing each other for their own good.
Other leaders present were Fred Wafula, who asked members to be serious in their commitment to their clubs and support their leaders. Let us be open to one another, support our leaders and enable them deliver the many projects available,” he said. Fred who is also known as the Bungoma County Super Chairman said warned members against following leaders among them who are bending on bringing divisions among them, offering himself to mediate where there is any need for interventions. “I urge you to focus on group strength other than divisions,” he said.
Bungoma North Chapter Chair Hosea Wenyanya, welcomed the new cluster encouraging them to take active participation in the chapter activities. He said that he will be close to them to see that all new members joining are comfortable.
Others present were Paul Njete of Webuye Chapter, Ben of NDIMI CBO, Kukali of Nazareth CBO, David Makhanu of Jericho CBO, Alex Khisa of Mbakalo CBO and Stephen Nandi of Naitiri CBO
Kituyi Khwa Simiti