Dhe continent O Wbegan O asMan Einvestment N Igroup. N VIf they E Scould TM E N T S do it, so can we.” interest for late payments although these rarely occur. The constitution includes decision making modalities as well as how to deal with situations such as when a member is having difficult circumstances that prevent her from making her contributions. What have been the successes of the group and what are your plans for the future? We thank God that He has enabled us to pay off of our property in a record three years and enabled us to diversify our investments. We have held two successful Kenya Nights. As our families regularly meet and make merry in the Kenyan way, we thought it would be a good idea to organise something similar for the broader community. The first dinner was organised at Killarney Golf Club in 2009 and was attended by about 350 people. Last year the event was held at Indaba Hotel and was attended by approximately 500 people. This year we plan to hold it at a bigger venue in the
same hotel on the 5th of November. Through God’s Grace, we have been able to achieve cohesion, preserve our unity and remain focused on our goal. As God has blessed us, so have we also extended our blessings to others by supporting the education of two visually impaired students at Vrendrust High School in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. With regards to our plans for the future, we have certain long term projects we are looking to embark on. We are ambitious and confident that we can do great things. A group like Transcentury Limited which owns various companies across the continent began as an investment group. If they could do it, so can we. Our mission is to vigorously and prudently pursue investment income generating opportunities, locally, regionally and internationally while believing that all things are possible through faith in God and prayer.
Standing (from left): Helen Kabuya, Mary Maina (immediate former chair), Beatrice Akala, Grace Karanja, Betty Amunga, Mildred Sitati, Roselida Aluha (secretary) Seated (from left): Nanzala Mwaura (chair), Lynette Sunguti (treasurer), Mary Ndung’u, Dr. Nelly Mary Mwaka (founding chair). Other members: Mary Liaga (based in Polokwane) Catherine Oduor & Waturi Matu (based in Kenya).
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