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Chamas are the Financial Side of Real World Social Networks

Chamas and social savings groups are the last barrier that protects people when all else is failing like banks, or government or social welfare.

Boda Boda Savings Group Meeting at Ruiru — Boda boda chama by Michael Kimani @pesa_africa

A picture worth 1000 words!

This picture was taken at Ruiru, a town about 20km beyond Nairobi city. What you see here is a group of motorcycles popularly known as boda bodas parked next to Wakini fueling station right outside Mama Lucy’s Deli on your way to Wa Matangi. The feel of this place is a blend between a pure rural and pure urban area – peri urban. Don’t be fooled by the dirt. So why are there 11 empty boda boda? Let me tell you why. Continue reading “Chamas are the Financial Side of Real World Social Networks”