Rise of men’s chamas as savings discipline tightens

The growing uptake of men’s chamas reflects a shift in savings habits.

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Raymond Kageni had always assumed that chamas were women’s affairs and had never imagined joining one. However, his elder brother, John, enrolled him in a group that he chaired.

Mr Kageni’s reluctance stemmed from what he had observed growing up – that chamas were for women and that money was a private matter not suited to group intervention. That was 10 years ago.

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