ABOUT US

Introduction

EMO Community Development Society is a membership organization founded in 2001 with a broad objective of empowering communities living in the Rift Valley region in order to contribute towards a strong nation of Kenya. Guided by the Word of God, the pursuit of Unity, Knowledge and a just system of Wealth creation, the Society is grown bigger, stronger and is anchored on four organs namely: Emo Fellowship, Emo Foundation, Emo Investments and Emerging Opportunities Sacco (EMO Sacco). 

Emo Fellowship deals with spiritual guidance of the members through fellowships; Emo Investments is the vehicle to economically empower members through prudent investments; EMO Sacco also empowers members through the provision of short and long tem loans while the Foundation is the charity organ.

Membership

Our membership is mainly drawn from the pastoralist communities living in the Rift Valley and so far we have a membership base of over 17,000.

Vision

Empowering Communities for a Strong Nation

Mission

Empowering Emo Communities Spiritually, Socially and Economically to better serve their Communities, Nation and Mankind to the Glory of God through creating a godly generation, positive social values and enduring economic institutions.

Objectives

1. To provide spiritual, social and moral guidance and support devoid of divisive sectarianism
2. To foster unity among the Emo communities and all communities in Kenya
3. To provide vehicles for economic development and institutions for people’s empowerment and wealth creation
4. To promote rule of law, good governance, democracy and respect for human rights
5. To promote peaceful coexistence between various communities in Kenya
6. To promote the conservation and protection of our environment and advocate for sustainable use of natural resources
7. To support needy people in society for the glory of God

Achievements

The organization has had a number of successes over the period it has been in operation the notable ones being as follows;

1. Emo Community Development Society

Some of the key success stories of the Society include;

a) Amani Rift Valley Peace Program

The society played various pivotal roles in uniting members of the different communities living in the Rift Valley after the devastating Post-Election Violence (PEV) of 2008. Working with local and international development partners, the society was able to hold meetings to calm down tensions that had built up as a result of the PEV. Some of the meetings included bringing together members of the affected communities in various forums like; Religious leaders, Professionals, Business Community, Members of Parliament, Civic leaders, mixed couples etc.

The society was also able to do civic education on the implications of the Waki Commission Report which was creating tension among the ordinary members of the communities. This culminated in a workshop in Eldoret where over 625 civic leaders drawn from across the region attended and the outcome completely cooled down the tensions. (See a copy of the synopsis attached)  

b) Rite of Passage (circumcision) for Boys (Tumdo program)

The society initiated a circumcision program for boys where it is integrating culture with Christianity and Education. For many years, there has been conflicting programs run by the community one based purely on culture while the other purely based on Christianity.

The integrated program which was substantively started by the society in December 2008 has gained acceptance by both the cultural and the Christian proponents. This has led the society to develop a written curriculum to be rolled out across the region. Topics covered include cultural practices, Christianity, entrepreneurship, leadership, conflict resolution among others.

The society targets to rollout this program to be done in Nairobi, Eldoret, Kericho, Nakuru and any other region which might want to embrace the same.

c) Girls Mentorship Program (rite of passage free from FGM)

Owing to the success of the program for boys, the society started one for the girls beginning December 2013.

This program is designed so as to have two levels; one to train high school going girls and the other to train University/college going girls

Training for the high school girls majors on cultural practices and career development while for University it zeros in on Cultural practices and how to take care of a home

2. Enterprise Mobilization & Investments Ltd (EMO Investments)

The company, which is a public company, has so far been able to acquire approximately 570 acres of land worth over Kshs. 280 million as at 31/12/2015 in Sergoit Eldoret where it now plans to roll out a number of development programs which include value addition projects. A number of development partners have shown interest in partnering with the company to develop the property.

The company has over 7,000 shareholders drawn from the membership of the society.

In order to benefit from the programs of the investment company one must first register as a member of Emo Society and must have his/her membership status up to date.

Once a member, you can buy shares in the company and enjoy its growth potential

3. EMO Sacco

EMO Sacco was registered in 2013 with the sole aim of reaching out to members of the society and others who have not been incorporated into the Sacco movement by the existence the many other SACCOs. Many farmers, traders/entrepreneurs, private security guards, staff of small and medium companies. Churches NGO’s etc., do not have access to the cooperative movement which in other quarters have uplifted the living standards of Kenyans.

This Sacco contunues to grow annualy and as at Decemebr 2017 it had over 2,000 members. Members continue to enjoy its aervices especially the loan facilities.

Members of Emo Society who join the SACCO and have bought shares in the EMO Investments are able to borrow loans by using their share certificates as guarantee for the loans.

The SACCO is actively looking into ways it can support members to develop and improve their living standards and will be coming up with unique products from time to time.

4. Emo Fellowship

Emo Fellowship, which is responsible for spiritual empowerment, has been in existence since 2001 as the organization started as such. It has been able to inculcate Christian values to members in many different forums that it continues to hold from year to year.  

Currently Emo Fellowship intends to carryout various activities across the region which include;

 a) Emo Quarterly Fellowship meetings which will be rolled out to the regions this year

 b) Gospel Artists Music extravaganzas in the regions

 c) Children’s fun day in Nairobi

 d) End of year prayers

Members are able to support the activities of Emo Fellowship when they register of renew their membership.

5. Emo Foundation

Emo Foundation on the other hand is involved in providing assistance to members through charity. The foundation has been involved in; scholarship programs for students from poor family backgrounds, responding to various disaster situations like hunger, fire tragedies etc and financially supporting patients from poor backgrounds who have various serious medical conditions to access treatment both locally and abroad among others.

A substantial portion of the registration fees raised through membership registration/renewal is to be allocated to finance the activities of the Foundation.

Presence

The Society operates in over 10 counties in Kenya namely; Baringo, Nakuru, Laikipia, Bomet, Narok, Kericho, Kajiado, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, West Pokot and Turkana. We also have members from other cosmopolitant areas like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and the Diaspora.