Information about where and how to get registration certificate for self-help groups, and Help renewing registration certificate for self-help groups - Social Development Office, Lodwar

Updated at: 2021/06/25

Services

• Application and issuance of registration certificate for self-help groups, including Urban Savings and Loans Associations (USLAS), Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs), and Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
• Renewing of groups USLA/VSLA certificate of registration on annual basis.

Eligibility Requirements and Accessing Services 

• No appointments required.
• Eligibility differs per service.    
• Some services are available on referral.                  
• A proposed name of the group
• Registration fee of Kes 1,000
• Filled copy of registration form which is stamped by area chief.
• Group’s minutes seeking registration.
• Group constitution or by-laws or rules.
• List of group members with names/identification numbers/telephone numbers/signatures
• Copies of identity cards of all members
• Three photocopies of every document
• Two spring files                                               
• Registered groups should submit quarterly progress report to registering authority and allow accessibility of records to registering authority upon request or demand
• Registration is done by Social Development Officer at Lodwar
• UNHCR offers more information and assistance on registration 

Address

Lodwar, Kenya