Kenyan chamas, forget sugar and oil, time to think big

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This week, on a popular and controversial Facebook group for mothers, a member posted a pertinent question that ignited lively debate. It was a refreshing topic given that it steered away from the raunchy stuff the group is associated with. The debate was on taking your chama to the next level.

So the lady who triggered the discussion, asked members to share the chamas they are in and what the agenda and objectives are. She disclosed that her chama was basically a commodities-oriented one, where they collect a certain amount of money and buy foodstuffs wholesale and share among themselves.