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Our story

From one classroom to a registered society

Chema Impact began as a class WhatsApp community and grew into a constitutionally governed self-help society — built on trust that goes back to Chemelil Factory Primary School.

The preamble

Why we came together

We, the members of Chema Impact, are alumni of Chemelil Factory Primary School who completed KCPE in 2007, together with associates from Chemelil Factory Primary School and beyond. Aware that unity is strength, and that collective action enhances our capacity to impact lives positively, we voluntarily came together to form this self-help group.

We are convinced that our constitution guarantees continued peaceful coexistence, mutual support, transparency and accountability — and the attainment of our shared objectives. We declare, adopt and commit to be bound by its rules and provisions, alongside the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya.

Chema Impact Group Annual General Meeting

Our Vision

To be a leading self-help group that empowers its members economically, socially, and professionally while creating sustainable positive impact in our communities.

Our Mission

To pool resources together for investment, empower members through employment creation, support professional skills development, provide business financing opportunities, and offer welfare support that uplifts the lives of associates and their communities.

What guides us

Our core values

Transparency & Accountability

Open books, audited accounts, and quarterly financial reviews for every member to see.

Unity & Mutual Respect

One class, one community — every member treated with dignity, whatever their role.

Integrity & Ethical Conduct

Every leader and member is bound by the same constitution, without exception.

Collective Responsibility

What affects one member's welfare is a shared concern of the whole society.

Innovation & Improvement

Continually reviewing how we save, invest and support one another, and doing it better.

Community Impact

Our purpose reaches beyond our own membership, into the wellbeing of our wider community.

Our journey

Key milestones

2007

Our story begins — KCPE class of 2007 at Chemelil Factory Primary School.

2025

The class community formally organises as Chema Impact, a self-help society.

30 Jun 2026

The Chema Impact constitution is formally adopted by members and office bearers.

26 Sep 2026

First Year-1, Quarter-3 all-member financial review meeting.

How we run things

Governed by our members, for our members

A five-person Leadership Committee — Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer — is elected each year at our Annual General Meeting and meets at least once every quarter. Two independent auditors, who hold no office in the Society, review our books annually.

Annual General Meeting held by 31st January each year.
Quarterly financial review meetings every 3 months.
Every member may attend, vote, and inspect Society records.
Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority vote.

Meet the leadership team