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The strength of Women of Valour SACCO lies in our dedicated leadership—accomplished professionals and passionate community advocates who bring diverse expertise, unwavering integrity, and a shared commitment to member empowerment.

Board of Directors

Nine elected members providing strategic oversight and policy direction

Scholastica N. Masika

Scholastica N. Masika

Chairperson

BA & Diploma in Business Management

Scholastica provides strategic vision and leadership to Women of Valour SACCO. With her solid academic foundation in business management, she guides the organization toward sustainable growth and generational impact. Her passion for economic empowerment and women's rights drives the SACCO's mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chairs Board meetings and Annual General Meetings
  • Provides strategic direction and policy oversight
  • Represents the SACCO in external forums
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Champions member interests
Peris Wepukhulu

Peris Wepukhulu

Vice Chairperson

BSc Agriculture

Peris brings critical agricultural expertise to the leadership team. With her background in agricultural science, she champions the SACCO's agribusiness initiatives and ensures that farmer members receive appropriate technical and financial support. She plays a key role in our partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and World Bank's NAVCDP project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports the Chairperson in leadership duties
  • Leads agricultural program development
  • Coordinates NAVCDP partnership activities
  • Provides technical guidance to farming members
  • Promotes sustainable agricultural practices
Getruda Okomba

Getruda Okomba

Secretary

BSc Social Sciences

Getruda is the guardian of the SACCO's administrative and procedural integrity. With her background in social sciences, she ensures that all operations, meetings, and documentation are conducted efficiently and in strict compliance with our Bylaws and cooperative principles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintains accurate meeting minutes and records
  • Manages official SACCO correspondence
  • Ensures compliance with governance procedures
  • Coordinates Board and committee communications
  • Custodian of SACCO documents and records
Catherine Kikete

Catherine Kikete

Treasurer

Diploma in Education & Cooperative Management

Catherine brings meticulous financial stewardship to Women of Valour SACCO. With specialized training in cooperative management, she safeguards the society's financial resources, ensures financial discipline, and provides clear, accurate financial reports to members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversees financial management and reporting
  • Ensures proper accounting procedures
  • Monitors cash flow and liquidity
  • Presents financial reports to Board and members
  • Ensures financial compliance and controls
David Simiyu

David Simiyu

Board Member

Board Member

David is a dedicated member of the board, contributing to the strategic direction and governance of the SACCO.

Charles Opiyo

Charles Opiyo

Board Member

Board Member

Charles serves on the board with a commitment to the growth and stability of the SACCO and its members.

Credit Committee

Ensuring fair and rigorous assessment of loan applications

Catherine Wamema

Catherine Wamema

Credit Committee Chair

Diploma in Education

Catherine leads the vital Credit Committee with fairness and diligence. She oversees the assessment of loan applications, ensuring that funds are allocated responsibly to viable member projects while maintaining the SACCO's financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chairs Credit Committee meetings
  • Reviews and approves loan applications
  • Ensures fair and consistent lending standards
  • Monitors loan portfolio performance
  • Implements credit policies
Tabitha Wetete

Tabitha Wetete

Credit Committee Secretary

Diploma in Nursing

Tabitha applies her professional diligence and attention to detail to the Credit Committee's secretarial duties. She ensures that loan documentation, member records, and credit files are processed accurately, maintained confidentially, and managed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintains loan application records
  • Processes credit documentation
  • Tracks loan approvals and disbursements
  • Ensures confidentiality of member information
  • Supports Credit Committee operations
Centrine Nalwang'a

Centrine Nalwang'a

Credit Committee Member

Financial Services Professional

Centrine brings valuable financial expertise to the Credit Committee, ensuring thorough evaluation of loan applications and supporting the committee's mission to provide accessible credit to members.

Jerusa Wengulo

Jerusa Wengulo

Credit Committee Member

Community Development Specialist

Jerusa's commitment to community development ensures that the Credit Committee's decisions align with the SACCO's mission of empowering marginalized communities through accessible financial services.

Member Development

Championing training and capacity building

Rose Khaemba

Rose Khaemba

Committee Member

MSc Education

Rose is a passionate advocate for the "credit with education" model that defines Women of Valour SACCO. With her advanced degree in education, she brings invaluable insight to developing training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and educational materials. Rose ensures our members are equipped not just with capital, but with the knowledge and skills to use it effectively for lasting transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops member training programs
  • Creates educational materials and manuals
  • Coordinates capacity-building workshops
  • Assesses training needs
  • Monitors member skill development

Independent Supervisory Committee

Ensuring accountability and protecting members' interests

Our Independent Supervisory Committee provides crucial checks and balances, ensuring accountability, regulatory compliance, and protection of members' interests. This committee operates independently of the Board to provide objective oversight.

Committee Responsibilities:

  • ✓ Monitors Board and management activities
  • ✓ Reviews financial reports and audits
  • ✓ Ensures compliance with Bylaws and regulations
  • ✓ Investigates member complaints
  • ✓ Reports findings to Annual General Meeting

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