Sample Self-Help Group Constitution in Kenya

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Document Overview

A Self-Help Group (SHG) Constitution is a formal document that outlines the guiding principles, rules, and regulations governing the activities and operations of a Self-Help Group.

A typical Self-Help Group Constitution includes the following key sections:
1. Preamble - A brief introduction stating the purpose of forming the group
2. Name and Location
3. Objectives of the Group
4. Membership E.g. Eligibility criteria
5. Organizational Structure
6. Elections Procedure
7. Meetings E.g. Frequency and types of meetings
8. Financial Management
9. Savings and Loans
10. Discipline E.g. Grounds for disciplinary action
11. Dissolution
12. Amendments
13. Certification

Purpose of SHG Constitution:
1. Required for resistration of a self help group
2. Fosters accountability by providing clear rules for managing funds, dispute resolution as well as decision making
3. Promotes unity by ensuring that all members have a clear understanding of the group's purpose
4. Ensures continuity of group's operations even after leadership changes
5. Serves as a reference point for dispute resolution.

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