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About us

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Our Premeable

St. Francis Kasarani Church Self-Help Group is a social economic group that has brought together over 3,500 Members to save, We are created a pool of over Ksh.350 million from which members borrow affordably to address their social economic needs.

History

Our History

The St Francis Kasarani Catholic Church Self-Help group was started in 1999 by a couple of members who had the vision to bring church members together for economic empowerment. Over the years, the group has grown beyond its church borders with a membership of over 3500 and a share capital of over 350 million.

The Self Help Group is a registered agent under the Archdiocese of Nairobi Social Promotion Registered Trustees with the mandate of enhancing the economic empowerment of communities within Kasarani and its environs by pooling resources together, providing affordable credit facilities, training, and technical support through efficient and effective member education. The self-help group operates at St. Francis Kasarani Catholic Church, St. Clare Parish.

St Francis was shining as usual during the LAGM (Leaders Annual General Meeting) of 2022, emerging once more as the Best Overall Performing SHG out of 194 groups, together with several other awards as follows;

  1. Best Performing Group Overall
  2. 1st Runners Up Caritas Micro Finance Bank Award
  3. Best HR Management Award
  4. Best Staff of the Year award - Jackine Bogagire
  5. 2nd Runners Up mentorship award
  6. 2nd Runners Up innovation award

The group is also actively involved in CSI where recently it donated water tanks to Kasarani Primary School and St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Cieko. They also donated 3 church benches to our Church St Francis Kasarani Catholic Church.

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Our Objectives

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  • Members Welfare

    To promote the social welfare and economic interests of our members.

  • Members' self-reliance

    To promote and encourage thrift among our members towards self-reliance.

  • Socio-Economic Growth

    To promote Pastoral and Socio Economic activities of our members’ welfare and Community at large.

  • Empowering Self Help Groups

    We co-operate with other self-help groups of the Archdiocese of Nairobi to effectively achieve this objective through CSI's and Cross-guarantorship.

Mission

Our Mission

To uplift social and economic status of our members through savings mobilization, prudent management of resources, offering affordable credit, sound investments, relevant trainings and exceptional customer care.

Vision

Our Vision

A just and preferred value based self help group

Core Values

Guiding Principles that Define Our Ethical Commitment and Service Excellence.

Integrity and trustworthy

We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our actions, ensuring that honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior guide our decisions and interactions.

Teamwork

Collaboration and synergy are at the heart of our organization, where diverse talents come together to achieve common goals, fostering a culture of unity and shared success.

Professionalism and Commitment

Our team is characterized by unwavering professionalism and an unyielding commitment to excellence, guaranteeing that we consistently deliver top-tier services.

Innovation and Dynamism

We thrive on innovation and dynamism, continuously seeking fresh ideas, technologies, and approaches to stay at the forefront of our industry.

Inclusivity

Inclusivity is a fundamental value that underpins our organization, where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued for their unique contributions.

Spiritual Growth

We support the spiritual growth of our team members, recognizing the importance of nurturing their inner well-being and personal development.

Transparency and Accountability

We own our actions and we thrive in a transparent environment.

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CSR

We recognize our responsibility to go beyond profit generation and actively contribute to the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to corporate social responsibility is deeply ingrained in our business culture. We believe in sustainable practices that promote environmental stewardship, ethical business conduct, and community engagement. Through strategic partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, and environmentally conscious operations, we strive to make a positive impact on society while upholding the highest standards of corporate ethics. Our dedication to corporate social responsibility reflects our aspiration to be a responsible corporate citizen, fostering positive change and lasting prosperity

Executives

Organization Leaders

The Visionary Leadership Driving Our Company's Success.

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Fr. Michael Komu

Father Komu is the patron of the self-help group
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Robert Mutinda

Chairperson
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James Ndirangu

Vice Chairperson
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Nancy Wairimu

Treasurer
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Judy Njambi

Secretary
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Eric Motari

Member of Management
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Justus Onguso

Member of Management
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Boniface Okoit

Member of Management