A middle aged woman who has been serving as treasurer for Enchoro women group in West Mugirango constituency found herself on a receiving end after she allegedly lent Sh20,000 to a non-member without consulting.
Speaking on Sunday, Chairlady Wilter Rasugu said group members had discussed the conduct of Vane Nyamoita and resolved to subject her to a fine of Sh5000 besides agreeing to topple her from the current position.
According to them, the club constitution only gives the chairlady powers to initiate lending process with the support of at least two-thirds of the members in support.
“It is very sad that someone had to risk such amount of money without following the due process. She has no powers to do so and she has only one week to return the money with a fine of Sh5000 and subsequently forfeit her seat,” she said.
They said the outgoing treasurer will also be required to bring another Sh5000 from the person who was borrowed the money in line with the tradition of the group.
“Whenever someone borrows the money, he or she has to pay an interest but we have ordered the outgoing treasurer to ensure she surrenders another 5000kshs that will cater for interest,” added Eve Ongisa.
However Nyamoita pleaded guilty of the mistake but asked the group to forgive her since the money had been used due to an emergency that she failed to disclose.
“It was an emergency and I am sorry for violating our rules. I will forfeit my seat but it is vital that they forgive me because I do not have money to compensate,” she said.