Mobilizing Community Members through Local Leaders

Kinondo community recognised the need and importance of coalescing around a common vision in order to attain self reliance and improve their livelihood. They realised that while it is important to retain a strong leadership in the top management of the Bank, it is necessary to rotate members of the Committee regularly to enable members to introduce new ideas.  The opportunity is available for any capable individual to join the leadership committee. This is done democratically by holding regular elections. In order for the bank to thrive, Committee members are encouraged to create awareness and to encourage local people and those from the wider Msambweni Ward to join KKCSA to save and obtain loans and related services.

  • Community share common values in culture, faith and tradition, and they are also affected by similar challenges.
  • Goodwill from the community living in Msambweni Ward and its neighbourhood.
  • Community engagement and empowerment.
  • Bank covers multiple needs for all categories of the local people.
  • Limited inclusion and involvement of political sentiments.
  • Knowledge of the local languages, culture and tradition is crucial for implementing processes.
  • Delay in approval processes is caused by limited number of experts from relevant departments in the County and National government.
  • Inclusion of the community project in the annual County Integrated Development Plans (CIPD) contributes substantially in ensuring project sustainability.