Author Archives: Elias Fanta
Putting Rules in Place: Developing a Group Constitution
We are thrilled to see Nuru’s Community Economic Development (CED) program growing every day and expanding its services to every village and community in Kuria West District. As of March 31st 2013, CED has helped more than 2000 community members in organizing 304 savings and loan groups in its Misingi Wa Kapesa (Mwak) model. The …Continue Reading
CED Honors Three Field Officers for Outstanding Performance
Saturday, February 23, 2013, the Community Economic Development (CED) staff gathered at Masafa Hotel in Sirari, Tanzania to celebrate the success of three outstanding Field Officers (FO) from Isibania Division. The trio, Mrs. Constancia Nyangora, Mrs. Elizabeth Robi, and Mr. Marsiaga Moniko were selected based on the commitment and hard work they have shown in …Continue Reading
Introducing the New Nuru CED District Manager Ibrahim Sifuna
Today, I have the privilege of introducing our newest addition to the Community Economic Development (CED) team, Mr. Ibrahim Sifuna. Mr. Sifuna was hired as Nuru Kenya, Community Economic Development Program District Manager as of January 2013. Mr. Sifuna was born in Kakamega District, western Kenya. He is married and a father of six children. …Continue Reading
Group Savings Give the Opportunity to Meet Communities’ Financial Needs
In July 2012 about 106 Community Economic Development (CED) Msingi wa KAPESA savings club (Mwak) members have lent to their members an aggregate of 448,000Ksh (Kenyan Shillings) in microloans. The loans were given for a three month term. At the end of the third month, all clients successfully paid their loan on the agreed terms and time frame …Continue Reading
Nuru Community Economic Development Sees Increase in Savings from Harvest
September was the end of the 3rd quarter of Nuru’s operations. During this quarter, the Community Economic Development (CED) program witnessed a dramatic increase in Missingi wa KAPESA (Mwak) basic group savings. Average saving per saver increased by 119% from 54Ksh (Kenyan shillings) per month per saver to 118Ksh. Overall, CED members saved more than …Continue Reading
Reflection on the Death of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
I heard the news of the death of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi while I was working in the Nuru Kenya office in Kuria. The news ended two months of speculation about the fate of Ethiopia’s leader. As many of Ethiopia’s fellow citizens, I am shocked by the untimely death of Meles Zenawi. My heart …Continue Reading
The Story of CED Member, Maria Mwita
It has been almost two months since FT8 members made Kuria district home. As the rainy season gives way to the dry season most of Kuria is moving to gray from its usual green scene. Everywhere in the district farmers are busy harvesting maize and other products. Business is hot and one can observe maize …Continue Reading