Newfortis Sacco members have approved landmark amendments to the Sacco’s bylaws, paving the way for the introduction of a delegate system.
The changes were approved during a Special General Meeting held at the Nyeri Cultural Centre Hall and mark a major milestone for the Sacco as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
The reforms are expected to strengthen member representation, expand the Sacco’s reach and support its growth as it seeks to serve an increasingly diverse membership.
Newfortis Sacco Board Chairman John Githinji said the amendments followed extensive consultations with members across the country and in the diaspora.
The consultations were held in Nyeri, Nairobi, Kiambu, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Nakuru and other counties.
Githinji said the consultations were aimed at helping members understand the proposed changes before they were incorporated into the amended bylaws.
“We had gone round educating our members as they requested. They wanted to understand the issues of delegates, champions and agency, which we are introducing for the first time since the inception of this Sacco 50 years ago,” Githinji said.
He said the Sacco engaged members across the country and consolidated their views into the proposed bylaws.
“We involved members across the country and consolidated the issues that were included in the bylaws,” he said.
The introduction of the delegate system is expected to change how members participate in the Sacco’s governance and decision-making processes.
The reforms come as Newfortis Sacco marks five decades of operation and seeks to position itself for the next phase of growth.
The Sacco said the consultations were important in ensuring that members understood the proposed governance changes and had an opportunity to contribute their views.
The new system is expected to improve representation as the Sacco continues expanding its membership beyond its traditional areas of operation.
The reforms will also support the Sacco’s plans to expand its business operations and improve engagement with members in different parts of the country.
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