In attendance
1. Ambrose Rachier – partly attended – Chairman
2. Gedfrey Nyandera Abwao – Chairing
3. Eng. A. O. Rogo
4. Walter Odallo
5. Ombaka Ogolla
6. Regina Opundo
7. Geoffrey Ochieng’
8. Godffrey Omolle
9. Margaret Ooko
10. Evans Okelo Siguru
11. Samuel Otieno Siguru
12. David Oduor Oluoch
13. Ouma Ojenge
14. Charles Ooro
15. Ezekiel Odhiambo Ohando
16. Maurice Araka Sogo
17. Bon Ouko
Apologies: -
1. Margaret Radier
2. Christine Okwirry
3. Nelson Rogo
4. Isaac Okoth
5. George Sewe
6. J. M. Okinda
7. George A. Omollo
8. John N. Otiende
The meeting started at 10.45 a.m. with a word of prayer from the Mrs. Regina Opundo.
Thereafter the agenda for the day were adopted as follows: -
• Perusal of Minutes of last meeting
• Matters arising from those minutes
• Report on Progress of various development Projects and any new development projects
• Welfare of RSA individual members and general membership development agenda
• AOB
The Chairman Mr. Rachier having partly attended the meeting could not chair and therefore Mr. Nyandera Abwao was to chair the meeting session in the absence of Mr. Rachier.
The Secretary Eng. Rogo took the meeting through the minutes.
1. RABUOR SINAGA AREA (RSA) COMMUNITY WATER PROJECT
1.1 Funding
UNESCO
UNESCO had compiled a report on RSA Development Activities and the Report Magazine is in circulation. With such a comprehensive report from UNESCO, funding is highly expected on various development projects within RSA. The meeting received the report very positively and there are good future prospects on such reports.
LAKE VICTORIA SOUTH WATER SERVICES BOARD (LVSWSB)
The meeting appreciated the work that is going on through the above funding. RSA Water Project Phase II that was funded by the above is on course and the work is being done under the supervision of the Water Project Committee who are the recipient of the grant and the Engineers from the Ministry of Water Resources. The meeting however noted with concern over the routing of the water trenching, which is observed in particular areas and also a concern on neglect that was raised by Mr. Nyandera Abwao. The Secretary Eng. Rogo was to address this concern with the branch Chairman and the Project chairlady such that the distribution can be even in the areas around.
LAKE VICTORIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (LVEMP)
The RSA Community Water Project Committee should keep on following on any possible funding from LVEMP. LVEMP had previously shown good prospects on funding and with a vigorous follow-up they would be willing to do more to RSA and the surroundings.
1.2 PROGRESS
The only concern that was noted at the meeting is the level of water that has gone down at the source though the pumping to the storage tanks had not been interrupted.
The trenching that had delayed the work in particular areas was still and issue and had hampered completion of the 2nd phase and this was agreed to be an issue that could be sorted out by the Water Committee and the RSA local office.
2. ROADS
The meeting was informed that the District Roads Board would sit and discuss on the repairs on the Rabuor-Yala road that was used as a diversion when the main Yala road was under construction. The meeting was also made aware that the Ministry of Roads should be able to undertake the repair of the diversion road if a proper follow up is done, Eng. Rogo was still encouraged to take a tireless effort to follow up on these repairs.
Those in the meeting were also encouraged to continue with the monthly roads levy of Kshs.20/- to allow for manual repairs to the roads that are fast deteriorating.
3. ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY FOR RSA
The meeting learnt that the contractor who had been assigned the power installation in RSA had been strike off due to the long delay and other technicalities. The KPLC had taken over the installation and they have already promised to complete the project that was left incomplete.
4. TREE PLANTING IN RABUOR SINAGA AREA
Tree planting was an area of concern to the region though has not been given the emphasis it deserved. Those in the meeting were reminded to lead by example and take tree planting as serious as any other agricultural activity in the area.
The Viagroforestry and Icraf have always shown a desire to work with an organized group to achieve a goal in tree planting within RSA. This is an opportunity that should be taken seriously by the locals for their own benefit.
5. SECURITY IN RABUOR SINAGA AREA (RSA)
Security in the area has not improved so much and security being everybody concern, the Local Administration were asked to do all that they can to improve security in the area. The RSA Nairobi office is still following up the Gazettement of the Sinaga Police Post and the Sagam A.P Base. The Chairman Mr. Rachier should be able to report back on the progress of the Gazettement of the above post.
6. EDUCATION OF BRIGHT CHILDREN IN RSA WITH PROBLEMS IN RAISING SCHOOL FEES
Having been a big concern to the Development Trust, the meeting fixed a date for the Education Committee Meeting on Thursday 2nd March 2006 at 5.30 p.m. This meeting would discuss the application received earlier from RSA Residents who had requested assistances in paying school fees for their children. The RSA members who did not meet the harambee target during the harambee were also reminded to top up their contributions being that each member has a minimum target of Kshs.3000/-
7. ACQUISITION OF PLOT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
The plot acquired at Sinaga was still an issue at the meeting because Mr. Ernest Were to whom correspondences had been done regarding this plot has not communicated back. The meeting reminded Mr. Were to give back a report as to the position with this plot such that arrangements for the final settlement of the same can be made urgently. The Secretary should report in the meeting
8. RABUOR SINAGA AREA COMMUNITY FUND
(MICRO FINANCE)
The meeting learnt of positive performance of the Community Fund and the same was really encouraged. It become evident that the community fund has improved the living standard of local residents and there was still need for more funding to the community fund. The members who had not opened up an A/C with the Community Fund were encouraged to do so to support the fund achieve its core business of saving and lending to the local peasants.
The community fund as a link A/c at KCB as below: -
RSA Community Fund
A/C No. 132 129 358
KCB – Kisumu West (Luanda Branch)
P O Box 719 LUANDA
TEL: 057 351504
9. RSA COMMUNITY POLYTECHNIC (MINDHINE)
The meeting expressed disappointment that the Polytechnic had not opened its doors for learning to start. In the deliberations, the meeting requested that the Polytechnic Committee should do an accounting for the funds that were raised in the RSA organized harambee that was done at the site of the Polytechnic. The meeting also asked the RSA Chairman Mr. Rachier to speed up the arrangements he had for periodical reports on the developments at the polytechnic committee were further urged to be furnishing the meeting with development reports on the ground.
10. RSA CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP (RSA – CDG)
The group that produces (Community Times) Newsletters has consistently produced their quarterly editions and has enlightened the community on various issues affecting their lives directly. The meeting reminded the Editor Mr. Okinda to be availing copies to the meeting in Nairobi whenever a new edition is produced.
The Editorial was reminded to keep the youth updated on the role they should play in Community Development.
11. TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN RSA
The meetings encouraged RSA residents to continue applying for telephone lines and for those who had earlier applied were asked to follow up with the Kisumu Telecom Officer. It was still emphasized that distance was not a barrier as others had earlier been told, the whole RSA area could be covered regardless
12. INSURANCE POLICY COVER FOR RSA – DT MEMBERS
Having been informed that the cover had lapsed, the meeting emphasized the need for a very urgent renewal at a premium of Kshs.1550/- per person. The meeting went further to set a deadline for renewing the policy as next meeting date, which was set for 25/3/06.
13. PROPOSAL FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF RSA COORDINATION OFFICE
The level at which RSA Development Trust has been ranked, called for a co-coordinating office. This has not been possible due to limitations of resources and the trust has had high hopes of establishing the same in the future.
The meeting having decided to contribute towards footing the office expenses, encouraged members to give donations to aide the running of RSA office on a monthly basis.
Those in the meeting contributed as below:
1. 1 Eng. Rogo 100.00
2. Geoffrey Ochieng’ 100.00
3. Regina Opundo 100.00
4. Margaret Ooko 100.00
5. David Oduor Oluoch 50.00
6. Walter Odallo 100.00
7. Ombaka Ogola 50.00
8. Nyandera Abwao 50.00
9. Godfrey Omolle 50.00
10. Ezekiel Ohando 50.00
11. George Apiyo Omollo 50.00
12 Evans Okelo Siguru 50.00
13 Ouma Ojenge 50.00
Total 900.00
Members were encouraged to continue with this spirit such that the officials can meet the office expenses without a lot of hassle by the officials.
14. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN RSA
Youth Development activities within RSA were stills a matter of great concern to the trust. The Trust has noted that our areas have youths who have failed to leave with matters of development amongst themselves as a priority.
The Trust was therefore willing to work with any serious youth groups/organization in the area that has development agendas as a priority.
The meeting still encouraged the need for collective responsibility among the youth to enhance faster growth in the areas interns of development.
15. RSA WELFARE CLUB
The meeting launched the RSA Welfare Club that would be geared towards addressing individual RSA members Welfare in terms of investment or individual development. The purpose or the objective of the Welfare Club is to pull resources for serious individual member development within RSA.
A sub committee was elected to run the affairs of the Welfare Club as follows: -
Chairman – Walter Odallo
Secretary – Ouma Ojenge
Treasurer – Regina Opundo
Members were asked to register for the Welfare Club at a registration fee of Kshs.100/- and 14 members registered in the meeting.
The Welfare Club would receive contribution of Kshs.500/- minimum from individual members as value for one share in the Welfare Club.
The Welfare Club encouraged monthly contribution for faster mobilization of resources to allow the club invests in shares at the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
The Welfare Club would operate in a manner to benefit the individual members who have invested in the club and would pay out dividends at declared periods of time.
Mr. Abwao who was chairing the meeting welcomed the introduction of a Welfare Club and encouraged members to join for their individual investment needs.
Eng. Rogo invested in the Welfare Club by buying a share in the club worth Kshs.500/- and that he became the 1st Shareholder in the club.
16. AOB
RSA Sales of DVD & VHS
All those who had not paid for DVD and VHS were reminded to try and pay in the next meeting.
Education Harambee
All the RSA members who did not meet the harambee target of Kshs.3000/- were equally reminded to top up their contributions.
The Secretary Eng. Rogo encouraged members to register and buy shares with the RSA Welfare Club that would address their individual members development on various activities.
The Secretary also requested that when the minutes are distributed, several copies should be sent home undressed so that the Peace Corps in the area can get access to the copies.
Mrs. Margaret Ooko invited RSA members in Mutumbu her home on 13th April for the unveiling of the cross and 2nd anniversary of her late husband Hilarious Ooko
16. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next RSA meeting will be Saturday 1st April 2006 starting at 10.00 a.m. Venue, Reinsurance Plaza 7th Floor (Rachier & Amollo Advocates Offices) Nairobi.
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