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Heavy responsibilities for elder aunt among the Logooli

With Seenge Fonesi. She is the elder grand daughter of Isagi and elder daughter of Amugasya. She is often present in functions involving the family of Amugasya. Pic taken on 18/4/2024. The elder sister soon becomes the elder aunt. It is this “seenge munene” (elder aunt) tag that she is tied to many cultural responsibilities – back home. To her marital family she may appear as any other woman, but she is not so in the eyes of her people. Marriage does not steal her away as it would happen with other daughters of the old man. To her, as days go and the old man and woman of the estate are dependents, she becomes increasingly present.  Her brothers also need her for almost all traditional markings. They are marrying, she needs to welcome the new wife. They are giving birth, she needs to come to midwife or “bless” the new born. They are paying dowry she needs to lead the women delegate. There is a conflict she needs to come for a hearing.  And many others. Traditions does not expect her to

Monkey fence patch - Saniaga totem indeed!

Joash Safcom: That's the way to go. The membership fees should always cater for daily running of affairs in the organization

Bella: Are subscriptions paid once annually? We cant backdate subscriptions to 2017 because when one joins n pays membership thats when they subscribe to the organization. So they start when one becomes a member

Neccy Flossy: So the bulk on the wall are not in membership and what will make them be members?

Lung'afa: Senge, the bulk on the wall are not even members. 

I wonder the best way to make them members. Persuasion is not working. Even the government puts laws in place...and arrest. 😎😎. Watu hapa are taking a cool ride. 

@⁨Bella⁩, a person is three yrs old in the group. Three! Then we ask them to only give 500/-...  Baada ya kutupima wazimu? Now we made a name. By the struggle of some.  Those who see it there should not be a discussion there.  

We start where? I mention the big names that are not yet S-CBO members? 

- Let the payment texts flow...

Bella: Lol! Am only 2 months old in this group not 3yrs n infact i heard about CBO membership the other day

Joash Safcom: I think we are now on the right track. Let's consolidate our membership fees

Lung'afa: 2 months... You need have subscribed already!

Bella: Like i said i only learnt of subscriptions to the CBA the other day. Nobody told me about it when i joined. I was only told about the sacco which i raised my concerns about joining a sacco whos mandate is not to give loans but invest in a dairy project. I even tried to tell you people saccos register an investment separate for investing but you guys wouldnt listen. I even left the group coz we have different understandings of sacco n u added me back!

So how was i to subscribe if i dint know anything about it

I still dont intend to join the sacco until i know its mandate. To give loans to members against their savings or invest in a dairy plant

I dont like to be bullyied. All these times weve talked on fone have you ever mentioned anything about CBO subscriptions? So why are you asking me why i havent subscribed yet?

Erick Author: Umusaniaga paga utiindi na utindirwi.. 🀷🏾‍♂🀣bit we know how to deal with each other coz we are blood... Cut from the same cloth.

Lung'afa: Peace is in lefting. 😊. All the best. 

If there be other lefters, feel free. The kitchen is hot, no fans. 

No apologies. 😎

Brown Indumwa: My small bro..peace peace...πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Joash Safcom: Are there sacco experts on this wall to give way forward.

Patrick Analo Akivaga: Morning,i think the challenge we face is the absence of elaborate institutional structures of governance which can compliment the efforts by Ndugu Lungafa.As a result he has been left almost alone to process everything.

Patrick Analo Akivaga: Nevertheless,so far,we are good and we can get better by strengthening.

Ngana Lubanga: Halo I agree with Bella. I didn't know that I was supposed to be a member of the CBO. Nevertheless I should not left but continue the battle if any from within. I shall be settling all my dues and updating all my payments next week. For Bella and others nowadays the law requires that Sacco and investment operate differently. Those who wish to join investment do so voluntarily. Sacco mandates can not be changed to do investment. Purely loans to members etc as provided by Sacco laws

Doc!: Good morning all. I have been following the discussion. Please let us give each other due respect. Kindly participate in the activities and strengthen the family. Check for yourself the benefit you want and let those who are trying to strengthen the family go on. We all have our own personal appetite. Thinking of your personal gain is purely your undertaking and decide on how you can plan for it. Stop pointing fingers. This is my sincere contribution on the on going discussion. Sidika Dr.

Vincent Chahale: I agree. These are not wise words at all. Especially if it comes from people who are supposed to be in management. Worse are people who support such kind of conduct.

‪+254 727 3234X‬: My take too .It is very vital that we speak words of words of wisdom. Leadership is about humility not arrogance.it is about putting  interest of the people you are leading before your personal interests.N yes worse are those who support and feel they have a monopoly of ideas n more rights

Egehitsa Naomi: Thank you for the insight on sacco.Personally,I would wish to be in the sacco only.The investment and CBO,not now....Is my membership still valid.
Leadership calls for patients and as has been mentioned....others before self.
Blessed Sunday to all

Erick Author: Bro, is there anything that you ever disagree with, need further clarification on, or don't understand?! Ama kila kitu ni tick tu??! πŸ˜„

Idia Evans: What are your expectations on my contribution!!!

Lung'afa: I have no problem with the stones. 😁😁. Let them come. My time to take some. I do throw too. It is a draw. But the Saniaga goals are our mark at the end of day which we need to chase whether there are stones or not. 

Saniaga as a whole is my study phenomena. Therefore I am not discouraged at all. I will study myself, I will study you all too in relation to Saniaga. Whether we are agreeing or disagreeing. It makes the story complete. Not all should agree with me. And I may not agree with all. 

Let us then pour out our hearts (or excuses? 😁😁). The course is hearty such that there is no thought of taking a break from it. Hata kama tutabaki wawili. Bado Saniaga wanazaliwa. πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰. 

- With Family Love

Erick Author: Nop. I'm just.... Impressed by your enthusiastic endorsement of each and every idea and sentiment expressed. I think the group needs such strong support.

Idia Evans: There's nothing wrong if ichoose to support a particular school of thought or both

Bensolo Ndanyi: I suggest you lead as an example and tell us the way forward on the Sacco that saying all this it doesn't help 

My point

Alex Imbugi: Good evening  saniagas hope this finds you well.OK my point is we can choose friends but not relatives let's work as ateam for prosperity .enjoy your Sunday

‪+254 726 6644X‬: Exactly..same case is here I don't know anything about the sacco, I joined but I don't undrrstand

Baba Ndanyi: Good afternoon Vasaniaga, I have seen the points raised on argument about the Saniaga CBO and the Sacco, just for the record the Saniaga CBO is the the original idea, the CBO gave birth to everything else, the library, the Sacco; the CBO is still able to birth more depending on the enthusiasm of members, membership of the CBO is a must so that you have a say in other projects within the CBO, we are not asking for 10k, only a one time payment of 1k, the Sacco has its own statutory regulations which we cannot interfere with; the CBO has errands that can be handled by volunteer members just like Lung'afwa is doing, but there may be expenses beyond what Lung'afwa alone can afford, hence the inevitable membership fee, like the library for example, many of us had to chip in to drive the process, but when we have a membership fee kitty we are better off.p

Neccy Flossy: Family... Do I perceive ignorance now? Can I say kindly that In partnership with Saniaga, I give money to Saniaga CBO registered members (5K - 10K). Only contact me if you are a officially registered and possess an authentified membership number.

Lung'afa: Vincent Chahale aduvuraa mazi ma yiruka.

How do we trust the criticism of the uncommitted fellas?  If you supportive, criticism is accepted as correction.

Baba Ndanyi: Hi family, you are aware that we just  put up a kiosk like that of Patty, badala ya kutupatronize you are demanding a Hilton Hotel??!! When you demand elaborate institutional structures, we wouldn't know how to answer that because you are expected to be part of the team formulating such elaborate institutional structures, please be part of the team.

+254 727 32342xx: Wacha hizo we are not here to discuss n gossip people.learn to deal with people graciously.Vincent. should not be ur subject of discussion

Joash Safcom: Can we use our different fields to better this outfit?. People with expertise in sacco and monetary fields to take the drivers seat. Some of us have experience in other fields

Neccy Flossy: πŸ‘†πŸΎAre you a member Sir? Please confirm to belong.

Govedi Muzami: We are expecting leadership. Leadership gives direction.

There is no Leadership nor direction in this group.

I am sorry😊

Neccy Flossy: Thats why, is called patching on the fence coz should the kitchen chef labour preparing food, you arent gonna it it!! Thats being inconsiderate.

Joash Safcom: I think the ingredients dectates how delicious the meal will be. Lakini si kupika tu mashakura...

Neccy Flossy: Tumbiri πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’hungojea tu. Saniaga totem indeed!

Joash Safcom: Go for the archives and look for my performance before     labelling others monkeys.

Neccy Flossy: Monkey is us Saniaga, that is our emblem if you did not know. Dont be in denial and twist. Tow the monkey

Neccy Flossy: No wonder you are sitting on the fence, doing fencr. Oooh boy!!!

Neccy Flossy: πŸ’πŸ™‰πŸ™ŠπŸ™ˆSaniaga the Monkey.... yaani 'Ekekome'.   Get it!

Neccy Flossy: All on wall MUST be 18yrs and above and of course yhey are. It has nothing to do with age or growth. It is sheer stubborness.

Joash Safcom: The issue is how many experts are on this wall with knowledge FINANCE .

Lung'afa: @⁨Govedi Muzami⁩ thinks there is no structure and no leadership too. 

@⁨Joash Safcom⁩ thinks we need people with Finance knowledge on board to steer us ahead.

Now, on getting focussed, can we offer solutions? Can we start appointing people to handle the gaps? If they are not on WhatsApp, the message can be passed. 

NB
Annet Chahale, how are you? I extend an olive branch. In my normal temerity I would welcome a muddy fight from your view of things. But to what better achievements? Let us do this. Get in the action team.

Lung'afa: Hello Family, 

Can we get volunteers to handle the above members' felt gaps? 

We need; 

1. A person or persons good in finance or accounting field.

2. Persons who can mobilise resources in aim to achieve the outlined Saniaga CBO programs/objectives.  

- Thanks

Bensolo Ndanyi: Elaborate on the second point please

Lung'afa: I mean a team of co-working brothers and sisters who will henceforth own up the mobilisation process, urge members to put in their best, go out of their ways to win friends in the course and directly answer to questions that may be brought about. 

Just but brief - much is as the willing guys nominate themselves. 😊

Diana Aduru: πŸ˜”πŸ˜”I nominate you

Lung'afa: Then we need a key person at the Accounting desk. To handle finances and such reports. Our treasurer is not of that field. Yet they can work together in that. 

A volunteer kin?

Lung'afa: Greetings. 

I appreciate the Saniagas who have reached out privately to speak their minds too. That is the spirit. 

If you are in doubt, if you see things going wrong, get in touch. The best way to express outward disappointment is after finding exceedingly incorrigible respondents. But here we are. Ready to  pick our phones on call, ready to reply texts. Let us be considerate therefore in our extremes. I advise myself too here. 

We look forward to a Special General Meeting soon that shall settle matters SACCO with a credit team expected to be formulated. The CBO executive on the other hand shall be meeting soon to brainstorm on the felt gaps and reason out an inclusive way forward. 

Thanks.

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